We had a GREAT Open House

I’d like to Thank everyone who helped make our Open House a resounding success! About 150 guests enjoyed our day and got to see some model trains running, ask questions, share in our hobby, and generally enjoy the afternoon with some good company. Thanks to all who visited and we look forward to planning another open house, possibly in the Fall of 2023.

A Quick Read About Us

Established 1980 as a nonprofit organization to promote interest in model railroading.

• Named after the auto bridge crossing the Thames River on Rte. 2A. Function

• Design and build decorated modular components of larger layouts.

• Transport and erect modules at various public venues to build operating layouts.

• Operate trains and educate the public on the model railroad hobby. Addresses

• Physical Location – 72 Rte. 2, Preston, CT 06365"

"• Mailing – MPRR, PO Box 624, Ledyard, CT 06339

• Web Site – www.mprr.org

• Facebook – Mohegan Pequot Model Railroad Club

• POC – Tom Snyder (President) - (860) 234-1138"

"Modeling Scales

• O 1:48 scale (permanent and traveling)

• HO 1:87 scale (permanent and traveling

• N 1:160 scale (traveling but not fully implemented)

• Z 1:220 scale (traveling) Learning Experiences (as a club member)

• Model railroading modular design techniques

• Use of materials in building train equipment, buildings and scenery

• Tuning and detailed improvement of model trains

• Painting techniques

• Electric wiring basics

• Exposure to new technologies such as digital control and 3D printing

• Interactions with more experience modelers in hands-on learning of concepts

• Running of your favorite model trains

• Full access to clubhouse and club operating equipment

• Trips to other clubs, other model railroad club events, full scale railroad attractions, and railfanning (just watching trains)"

MPRR Club Reopening?

There’s been a lot of activity around the clubhouse lately as many of our members become fully vaccinated and feel more comfortable in small safe groups. We are having numerous discussions and talking to the membership about reopening on or about May 1st while maintaining safe and healthy procedures. While we continue to plan and discuss the best way to approach our new normal…stay tuned.

Update

It’s been a while since we’ve had much to say. Everyone is still trying to stay safe and healthy at MPRR and we hope you are also. Many of our members and their families are beginning to get vaccinated and we hope to be opening up the club to more activity in the near future, stay tuned.

MPRR Update

We’re still here! We have been very careful limiting our activities this year and have held our meetings and contacts to mostly Zoom meetings and conferences. We have recently started to open our clubhouse back up for our members to work and use the layouts. We are limiting attendance and maintaining social distancing as well as ensuring disinfectant protocols. We hold alternate Wednesday evening in person work sessions and Zoom conferences as listed on our Calendar page. Please fill out a contact form if you’d like information or have any comments about our club. Stay safe and healthy. Thanks , Tom Snyder MPRR President