New Jersey Timetable of Events

New Jersey Division MER-NMRA

Last Update: May 14, 2008

 

Swap Tables

Swap Tables at the Meets are free with a previous reservation and a donation to the door prizes. At the door requests for tables will cost $10.00 and a donation to the door prizes. Contact our Vice-President via e-mail for more information.

Persons requesting swap tables are encouraged to bring their own table if at all possible. We unfortunately cannot guarantee that an actual table may be available at the Meet itself, as we do not control the resources at all Meet locations. This is rarely a problem, but by bringing your own table, you'll be assured of a having a place to display your items.

Below is a listing of NJ Division Meets as well as other special events relevant to our members. Our Division Meets are usually held on Saturdays and feature clinics, items for sale, home layout tours and more. It's a great chance to meet and talk with others who share your passion for trains. Some of the events below may have passed by, but we keep them listed here to let you know what kinds of things we do.

Everyone is welcome to attend the Division Meets. If you are not an NMRA member, no problem! Come out and see what we're all about. We're confident that you'll enjoy your day!

November 2007 Division Meet


  1. Date: Saturday 11.17.07

  2. Location: Walnut Street School

  3. Address: 411 Walnut Street, Delanco NJ 08075

  4. Clinics & Meeting: 9:00am to 12 Noon

  5. Contest: Model Photos

  6. Layouts: Saturday Afternoon 1pm - 4pm

January 2008 Division Meet


  1. Date: Saturday 01.19.08

  2. Location: Haddon Twp. High School

  3. Address: 406 Memorial Ave., Westmont NJ 08108

  4. Clinics & Meeting: 9:00am to 12 Noon

  5. Contest: Detailed and Weathered Reefers

  6. Layouts: Friday Night, 01.18.08, 7pm - 10pm

  7. Layouts: Saturday Afternoon, 01.19.08, 1pm - 4pm

March 2008 Division Meet


  1. Date: Saturday 03.15.08

  2. Location: Switlik Park Recreational Building

  3. Address: 5 Fisher Place, Hamilton Twp. NJ 08610

  4. Clinics & Meeting: 9:00am to 12 Noon

  5. Contest: Tank Cars

  6. Layouts: Saturday Afternoon, 1pm - 4pm

Timonium

Below are the dates of upcoming Timonium Train Shows, which feature tons of items for sale and operating layouts. The show is in Timonium Maryland and is about 1.5 hour drive from NJ Division territory.

Web Site: www.GSMTS.com

Phone: (410) 730-1036

February 2-3, 2008

April 12-13, 2008

June 28-29, 2008

October  11-12, 2008

May 2008 Division Meet


  1. Date: Saturday 05.03.08

  2. Location: Knights of Columbus

  3. Address: Forked River, NJ

  4. Clinics & Meeting: 9:00am to 12 Noon

  5. Contest: Detailed and Weathered Circus Cars

  6. Layouts: Saturday Afternoon, 1pm - 4pm

Future Division Meets

Upcoming Meets will include returning to Deptford in September and a joint Meet with the Philly Division in Wilmington, DE during November 2008 (pending final arrangements). In January 2009 we will return to Haddon Twp. and in March 2009 we will return to Hamilton Twp. Plans for May 2009 are not finalized yet.

Garden Layout Tours

The Garden Layout Tours occur each June on the first Saturday of the month (rain date being the first Sunday). Specific information can be found on the  Garden Layouts Website. The layouts are also open other times of the year,so it is worthwhile checking this site throughout the year.

November Layout Tours

Each November, Model Railroading Month, many layout owners in MD, PA, DE and NJ open their layouts for the general public. Printed schedules appear in hobby shops in October. You can also look up the information online by going to the Model Railroad Open House Web Site.

Regional Conventions

The MER and NER hold regional conventions and many NJ Division members like to participate in these events when they are nearby (or sometimes when they are not!).

Here is information on upcoming regional conventions you may want to consider attending:

Empire Junction

NER Fall Convention

Syracuse, NY

September 11-14, 2008

Web SIte: Empire Jct.



Potomac Junction

MER Fall Convention

Reston, VA

October 16-19, 2008

More info: MER Conventions

Get Events Listed

If you would like us to list your train show or event on our page, send an e-mail to the Web Site editor (see Contacts page) and we will be glad to list it here.

In South Philadelphia, the Canadian Pacific, through its D&H subsidiary, operates freight service. This 1991 photo shows Alco and EMD power on a train arriving from Montreal. In the background is the Walt Whitman bridge. Photo: Mike McNamara.

Past Meets