Upstate Model Railroaders

Club History

01/06/12
 

 

 The club formerly known as the Warren-Washington County Model Railroaders has a long history in the area. It had a rebirth in the basement of Aimie's Dinner and a Movie in Downtown Glens Falls, NY. Shortly after the 2004 train show  the club was offered the basement as their permanent home thanks to Bud Wolf, Sandy and Kerry Metivier. After many years wandering in the desert (not really), the room offered the possibility for expansion and because of the additional scales added to the club we had many new members join. We are now up to 50 members and counting. The clubs attractions are four large layouts, a library, and train memorabilia. All layouts from N to G are running with construction progressing.  A complete rebuilding of the HO scale yard is underway to update it's operational capabilities. Construction has started on a brand new G scale layout and trains are running as of the last open house. Come down and visit on any Wednesday evening. Here is a list of our  2011 activities :

2011

  1. Monthly open houses started in March
  2. Open for the LARAC festival
  3. Thomas the tank engine model train display at Aviation Mall
  4. Open for the Taste of the North Country Festival
  5. Open for all the downtown block parties including the hot air balloon festival
  6. Multiple displays at the Greenberg train show
  7. Trolley float in the Christmas Parade
  8. Display at he GTE show in Albany
  9. December train show
  10. Display at the Springfield show
  11. Display at the Festival of Trees

Fowler Building.jpg (1536034 bytes)

The Fowler Building Circa 1902.  The Train club resides in the basement of this building. Picture from the book Glens Falls People and Places.

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