HO Scale Module Build has Begun!!!!

Recently members of the MPRR Club set our module building plans in physical motion after many months and for some years of preperation. We have 50 modules to build from 2 feet deep 4 feet long to some spanning 3 feet wide! Thanks to the design and stock preperation by former President Stu Dom and his sheer determination to move this project along, a fine tuned and methodical crew of volunteers has been building. We still have much to do and many more steps to complete by we are making progress.

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.