Division 4 NMRA MCR The North Coast Division
last updated 06/25/2009 A 501(c)3 Educational Organization
Serving Ohio's Cuyahoga, Lorain, Medina, Erie, and Huron counties.
Chuck Klein, Superintendent
Carnival of Model Railroading Train Show on October 3-4, 2009
Division meetings:
When
Second Friday of most months at 7:45 pm (no meetings in July or August).
The next meeting is September 11, 2009
Church of the Redeemer
23500 Center Ridge Road
Map
Directions
Westlake Ohio
Cass WV Educational Field Trip Oct 16-18,2009 Signup deadline is July 1, 2009
Congratulations to Tom Beutler on earning his Electrical AP.
The Flatwheel is the Division's newsletter. It is mailed without charge to Division members, however we ask that members with access to this site consider requesting to be removed from the mailing list. Notification of online Flatwheel posting is through the Division's private Yahoo Group or email list (currently limited to Division members and Regional Officers).
The Division does not charge dues beyond those required for National NMRA membership. Members are strongly encouraged to volunteer their time during the annual Carnival of Model Railroading Train Show since the event's earnings cover expenses which might otherwise require dues or contributions.
The Division now has a Yahoo Group. The main purpose of this group is to share time sensitive information important to the group as quickly as possible. Membership is restricted to Division members with exceptions as specified by the Superintendent. You may sign up for the group at any meeting or by contacting any officer.
This site may be reached directly at www.div4.org or through the NMRA's website.
Layout, Convention and other Events Photos
Upcoming Events:
Upcoming Train Shows & Open Houses; Division Events
Carnival of Model Railroading Train Show
The Division hosts one the area's largest train shows during the first full weekend of every October. Vendors, including manufacturers, set up in four large buildings. Local area portable/modular layouts are displayed as well. The event is held at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds in Middleburg Hts Ohio (Bagley Road, west of Engle Road). Go to Carnival page.
Division support for the Medina 4H Model Railroad Club
Module specs online - click here to go to the committee's page.
Contest Page 2009-2010 (next season's schedule)
The Tables formerly known as Bring and Brag
Members are invited to display models, photos, railroadiana, etc. at the monthly meetings that would be of interest to general membership. They give a brief description of what they've brought during the membership meeting. Themes generally tie into the evening's clinic, but entries are by no means restricted to any theme. Some meetings require 3 or more tables, so it's a popular part of the agenda.
Clinics
A clinic is presented as part of the monthly meetings unless pre-empted by a special event (e.g., Holiday party, auction, or meeting held at a museum or club).
Holiday Party
A family Holiday party is held in December. We're usually honored by a visit from Mr. and Mrs. Claus. Remember that the Carnival income covers a good part of this event's cost. Your hard work in October is appreciated.
Vendors
A variety of items are usually available for sale in one or more of the church's class rooms before/during/after the meetings.
Layout Open Houses
Division members open their layouts for viewing by other members on scheduled dates. These times are usually arranged by geographical location allow visitors see all open layouts on a given date. Specific information is provided as an insert to the Flatwheel whenever tour dates approach.
Field Trips
The Division hosts periodic field trips. The June 2009 meeting will be held at the Northern Ohio Live Steamers. An educational trip to Cass WV is planned for October 16 - 18, 2009.