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Last Wednesday was a work night at the CSME. There were quite a few members working on projects. There will be a lot of progress to see when our annual open house weekends come up in November. I hear rumors of an extension with some street running track, a new mountain or two, and theContinue reading “Work Night”

Thanks to all who attended our two weekends of Open House this year. We hoped you enjoyed seeing our model train layout. We’ve spent the last year working hard on our trains and scenery and are making great progress. Your visit allowed us to share our hobby and helped us pay the bills so we can continueContinue reading “Open House a Success!”

It’s almost time for our annual open house weekends. We’ve added new scenery since last year, including a lake scene, a logging camp, hobo camp, a horse farm and so much more. We’ve even added some new sound elements to a few scenes. And of course, we’ll have plenty of trains running. Come check usContinue reading “Open House 2023”

If you were to Google the history of McDonald’s, you would find this: “The original McDonald’s was opened in California by Maurice and Richard McDonald in 1940. A hamburger sold for .15 cents back then. After several attempts, the McDonald brothers had created a successful eatery. They were looking for a new franchising agent andContinue reading “The “REAL” McDonalds Story”

It’s Joey’s first day on the job selling the local paper. He corners Mrs. Jones in from of the local diner and tries to persuade her to make a purchase. The UP works the branch line while Chester keeps his tug away from the trestle Passenger service on the high line heading towards George’s Gorge.Continue reading “More Pics from the CSME”

We opened up the club a few months ago for Winter Rail 2022 attendees. We ended up having quite a few members of the public show up as well. It was a busy couple of hours!

Mountain goats have claimed new territory New hillside scenery work begins A scratchbuilt trestle will go here The boat works looking towards the paper plant Watkins Paint is busy from all the new construction in the area Honoring the brave……and the town drunk Skateboard and roller skate fun in downtown Beaver Falls

Sherwood Fruit Watkins Paints, distributer of quality paint for every project Mobilgas….coming soon Downtown Beaver Falls Some new scenery on the logging line Landrock, builder of seaworthy boats