Updated: January 28, 2010
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HISTORY
Around 1997-1998, Mike Regan gave a class in model railroad layout scenery design and technique at his train store, Train America, in Canfield, Ohio. These classes were used to develop a 3-rail O-gauge modular layout. Once a person in the class chose the type of scenery design; such as, landscape, industrial, etc., and built the module, it could then be combined with other modules to form a large portable train layout.
Because of Mike's business development and time constraints, it became necessary to organize a railroad club to carry on the function of this modular concept. Thus, with about a dozen members, the Western Reserve Modular Railroad Club was formed.
TODAY
We are based in Northeastern Ohio, with Youngstown being centered between most of our members. We presently have members who live in Akron, Austintown, Boardman, Canfield, Cortland, Girard, Hubbard, Leetonia, Poland, New Waterford, Newton Falls, and Struthers.
The overall size of the layout is 19 feet wide by 34 feet long. We have four loops of track which gives us the capability of running four trains at the same time. The layout is cab (throttle) controlled. The four loops are powered by two MTH Z-4000 transformers. Each MTH Z-4000 has two cabs, with 200 watts of power per cab. With the addition of the MTH Z-4000 Remote Control System, or the Lionel TMCC Remote Control System, we can control the trains remotely. This allows us to move around the layout and control the trains using the hand-held remote. Since we do not have to man the transformer cabs we can mingle with the public and allow them to run the trains on these loops. An MTH Z-750 transformer is available as a spare.
We have set up at various train shows throughout the local area. We also we have set up for local elementary schools, libraries, shopping centers/malls, and community functions. Pictures from our recent shows can be found on the gallery page.
The Traveling Boxcar visited us on September 18, 2004.
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Around 1997-1998, Mike Regan gave a class in model railroad layout scenery design and technique at his train store, Train America, in Canfield, Ohio. These classes were used to develop a 3-rail O-gauge modular layout. Once a person in the class chose the type of scenery design; such as, landscape, industrial, etc., and built the module, it could then be combined with other modules to form a large portable train layout.
Because of Mike's business development and time constraints, it became necessary to organize a railroad club to carry on the function of this modular concept. Thus, with about a dozen members, the Western Reserve Modular Railroad Club was formed.
We are based in Northeastern Ohio, with Youngstown being centered between most of our members. We presently have members who live in Akron, Austintown, Boardman, Canfield, Cortland, Girard, Hubbard, Leetonia, Poland, New Waterford, Newton Falls, and Struthers.
The overall size of the layout is 19 feet wide by 34 feet long. We have four loops of track which gives us the capability of running four trains at the same time. The layout is cab (throttle) controlled. The four loops are powered by two MTH Z-4000 transformers. Each MTH Z-4000 has two cabs, with 200 watts of power per cab. With the addition of the MTH Z-4000 Remote Control System, or the Lionel TMCC Remote Control System, we can control the trains remotely. This allows us to move around the layout and control the trains using the hand-held remote. Since we do not have to man the transformer cabs we can mingle with the public and allow them to run the trains on these loops. An MTH Z-750 transformer is available as a spare.
We have set up at various train shows throughout the local area. We also we have set up for local elementary schools, libraries, shopping centers/malls, and community functions. Pictures from our recent shows can be found on the gallery page.
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Club Officers: President: Bill Parisi Vice President: Rich Ulrich Secretary: George Brundage Treasurer: John Ciccarelli Newsletter: Bill Parisi |
If you are interested in joining our club please email Bill Parisi, Club President, or call him at 330-507-8843, for additional information. An initiation fee of $25.00 is required when you turn in your application. Monthly dues are $5.00. Monthly meetings are usually held at a different member's house the 1st Tuesday of each month. The application can be found here. |
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