NMRA Mid-Central Region

From our friends at the North Central Region of the NMRA:

⏰It's time for the BIG announcement...... Station No.VI - 2025 NMRA National Convention registration is NOW OPEN!!!!! 🥳

➡️Simply visit the official Station No.VI website, www.nmra2025.com and click/tap the Registration link. You’ll need to create a registration account, fill out your information, make your registration selections, pay with your credit card..and you’re registered! 👏

Once you’re registered, you can use your registration account to see what you’ve signed up for, add to your registration, or request changes if a conflict arises. Attendees wanting a hotel room in the HQ hotel, the Sheraton, are advised to reserve their room right away, since the remaining rooms are in very limited supply. Don't delay, though all the remaining hotels should have adequate rooms available.

We, at the North Central Region of the NMRA, are looking forward to hosting you at the Station No.VI - 2025 NMRA National Convention in 2025! NMRA - National Model Railroad Association

Celebrating Excellence: Frank Koch HLM receives the Fellow of the NMRA Award at !

For over 45 years, Frank has been the embodiment of dedication, wearing multiple hats within the NMRA. From Division to National levels, his contributions have shaped our community. Frank's passion for model railroading and his exceptional service make him truly deserving of this honor. Congratulations, Frank, on becoming a Fellow of the NMRA!

Sad news about EnterTRAINment Junction.

I hate to have to make this post, but here we are.
Over the years we have seen many of you come out over and over again. We have watched many of your children grow up here, and I hold SO many of my best memories at EnterTRAINment.

We are now in the position to announce that we will be closing in January 2025.

“It is a sad day for us all,” said EnterTRAINment Junction owner Don Oeters,
who created the train-themed family attraction 16 years ago following his long-held
dream of building the world’s largest indoor train display for the public to enjoy.
“This has been a labor of love for so many years and a lot of really good people
have put their hearts and souls into this project to make it the best family
attraction possible. I’ve tried to find a person or a group to buy the business for
over 2 years with no takers. To have to close it all down is a real heartache for me.”

“We are announcing our closing intentions now,” said Oeters, “so that the everyone
has six more months to enjoy EnterTRAINment Junction’s many offerings before
we close the doors. Those folks who love EnterTRAINment Junction and want to visit
again, have a chance to do so. And for those who have always wanted to
see EnterTRAINment Junction, but haven’t… well, we wanted to give them an opportunity to
visit before closing our doors as well. Of course, already booked birthday parties and other group events
scheduled for the remainder of the year will go on as planned”, Oeters said.

EnterTRAINment Junction’s most popular events – Everything Thomas
in August, Jack-O-Lantern Junction – the kids’ no-fear Halloween celebration - in the fall
and Christmas at the Junction in December -- will go on as planned
and offer the public a “last-chance opportunity” to experience these popular
events one more time or perhaps for the first time.

Passholders have received emails regarding their memberships
A specific closing date in January 2025, has not yet been determined.

DON'T GET ROBBED...if you didn't have a chance to attend in person, or on zoom you can still see and hear all the shenanigan's that took place @ the Jeffersontown Library during the Division 8 meeting!

The Division 8 MCR NMRA Louisville, KY monthly meeting on YouTube (March 11th, 2024) is now live! You can see it here :

https://youtu.be/t9ryXqL3IMg?si=_JnOXT4WnM0Xgr2_

Check out this video of Division 8’s most recent business meeting. Talk about efficient - they got it all completed in just 17 minutes!

IT'S HERE!

We don't know if it is some kind of personal best...that folks were on some sort of mission to keep the trains running on time....but the whole ball of wax.... the The Division 8 MCR NMRA Louisville, KY monthly meeting on YouTube (April 13, 2024)... all 17 minutes and 19 seconds of it, can be found here:

https://youtu.be/tAPB5wjHV_E

Remember... It's Superintendent Ron Approved!

It's Monday... It's April first..."April Fool's day"
Don't worry... we have your back...

No Whoopie Cushions..no Sneezing Powder...No Exploding Ci**rs
No Snapping Gum....No Joy Buzzers....Only Division 8 MCR NMRA Louisville, KYPie!

The Pie Card that is...and it's no joke!

You can find all the goodness without the shenanigan's herehttp://www.div8-mcr-nmra.org/site/piecard/2024/Apr2024.pdf

That’s a wrap on today’s Division 8 Train Show & Sale! Mark your calendar TODAY for our next one on November 16, 2024! Same time. Same location. Even more great layouts & dealers!

Division 8, MCR, NMRA Meeting - March 9, 2024 Division 8, Mid Central Region, National Model Railroad Association, monthly meeting both in-person at the Jeffersontown Branch Library in Louisville, Kentuc...

Division 6 of the NMRA Mid-Central Region is currently offering a 41’ gondola lettered for Buckeye Steel Castings.

Buckeye Steel was a large steel foundry located in Columbus, Ohio. They produced castings of numerous railroad components, including trucks, couplers and, the famous “Buckeye Truck.” These gondolas moved scrap as well as finished products. Interchange partners included C&O and NYC, both railroads having trackage leading into the plant complex.

These car kits are from Accurail’s 3700-series of steel gondolas with road number 23. Decals for six other road numbers are available for those ordering more than one car.

Pricing is $27 per car. Shipping (via USPS Priority) is $10 for one car and $17 for two to three cars. Ohio residents, please add 7.5% sales tax on the total price of the kits and the shipping/handling fee. Customers outside the USA, please contact us for shipping arrangements and charges.

For more details or to contact us, visit our Division’s Store at https://div6-mcr-nmra.org/StorePage.html

Less than 18 Days to go to the Division 8 MCR NMRA Louisville, KY
Train show and sale!

OVER 100 DEALER TABLES!
MODEL TRAINS IN ALL SCALES
HOURLY DOOR PRIZES
FREE PARKING
$6.00 Admission
FREE for 12 & under with paid adult admission
Tickets can be purchased in advance here
https://tinyurl.com/March2024TrainShowTickets
Official Train Show flyer here!http://div8-mcr-nmra.org/site/trainshow/TrainShowFlyer.pdf

Division 8, MCR, NMRA Meeting - February 17, 2024 Division 8, Mid Central Region, National Model Railroad Association, monthly meeting both in-person at the Jeffersontown Branch Library in Louisville, Kentuc...

Division 8, MCR, NMRA, February 17, 2024 - Barbara & Fred Soward - Prototype Rails 2024 & a Bit More Division 8 members Barbara Soward & Fred Soward, MMR, take us on a visit to Prototype Rails 2024 (Cocoa Beach RPM) and visit five Florida home layouts. We le...

📣 The issue of the NMRA Magazine is now available digitally at nmra.zinioapps.com. 🎉

By accessing the digital platform, you can get your hands on the new issue a whole two weeks before the printed copy hits. That means that you'll be the first to dive into the latest articles, tips, and inspiration from the model railroading world. 🚂💡

To enjoy the digital version of the NMRA Magazine, make sure to register separately on the platform. Once you're all set up, you'll have access to a wealth of model railway content at your fingertips. 📲✨

Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to stay up-to-date with the latest happenings in the model railroading community. Get your digital copy of the NMRA Magazine today! 📚🌟

Oh, my, those Division 8 guys are off the rails again!

So a man walks into a diner in a train station see... he sits down and orders a cup of coffee.

The Waitress, looks at him and says... "how about a nice slice of pie with that". The man replies "No thank you I have brought my own".

The waitress looks around confused... looks the man up and down and says "I don't see any pie"

The Man says..."it's right here in my pocket" . He then pulls out his phone, clicks on a link and shows it to her.

"It's very filling" he tells her... puts on a smile and begins to read the Division 8 MCR NMRA Louisville, KY monthly newsletter... The PIE Card (February Edition).

You too can consume your copy of the February Pie Card which is now available and found here:
http://www.div8-mcr-nmra.org/site/piecard/2024/Feb2024.pdf

The only Pie you can carry in your pocket... and not make a mess!

Mmmmmm. . . Milk, Milkshake, Cheese, Ice Cream. It’s all yummy and to make it happen, that from the dairy farm has to make a journey to the creamery. Here’s it happened with the railroads, once upon a time.

Division 8, MCR, NMRA, January 20, 2024 - Charlie Bogart "A Milk Can Goes to Market" Historian and Railfan Charlie Bogart tells us all about the journey of a milk can traveling from a dairy farm to a creamery for processing. There's a lot of ...

Division 8 is up to something here. Be sure to put shields up before you view this video of their recent meeting.

Division 8, MCR, NMRA Meeting - January 20, 2024 Division 8, Mid Central Region, National Model Railroad Association, monthly meeting both in-person at the Jeffersontown Branch Library in Louisville, Kentuc...

Congratulations, Ken Pettit! 50 years of NMRA membership!!!

Division 8 member Ken Pettit (center)received his 50 years of NMRA - National Model Railroad Association certificate today! NMRA Central District Director Fred Soward (left) and former Division 8 Superintendent Russ Weis (right) presented the certificate at today’s Southern Indiana Railroad Open House.

It with great sadness that we report that Bill Neale, MMR passed away on Thursday, Dec 28th during surgery. Bill went into the hospital about a week before with several concerns that progressed faster than the doctors could handle. Bill modeled the PRR and his layout was an amazing example of operations, scenery and mechanics. Bill was always willing to help others with problems and advice to solve problems. Always a happy model railroader, Bill also served the North Central Region and on the NMRA National Board as Central Director for 6 years. He was an NMRA member for over 50 years and was MMR #480. Prayers to his wife and family. He will be missed by everyone!

My afternoon today at Greentree Mall, Clarksville, Indiana with the Southern Indiana Railroad club. Talking about stages of layout construction & letting the younglings work a small switching problem on the Division 8 MCR NMRA Louisville, KY switching layout. Business has been steady this afternoon!

div8-mcr-nmra.org

Division 8, MCR, NMRA Meeting - October 21, 2023 Division 8, Mid Central Region, National Model Railroad Association, monthly meeting both in-person at the Jeffersontown Branch Library in Louisville, Kentuc...