Welcome to the Cincinnati Division 7
of the Mid-Central Region (MCR)
of the National Model Railroad Association (NMRA)
We had another wonderful annual picnic on Sunday, June 9 at the Fernbank Lodge. We greatly appreciate the individuals and businesses that contributed a combined value of over $2100 in prizes. See this list of donors. Please be sure to patronize those local businesses. Many thanks to Chuck Endreola and Tony Valerius for leading this event, and also to Roy Hord, Anne Barrie, Frank Koch, John Burchnall, Gary Ossenschmidt and John Shields for their assistance.
It is with great sadness we report long-time Cincinnati Division 7 leader, and former National Model Railroad Association (NMRA) President, Michael C. Brestel passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at the age of 73. Mike was born May 14, 1951 and was a legend in the local, regional and national model railroad communities, beginning his many contributions when he was 15 years of age. He served in numerous leadership capacities and was a Fellow and Honorary Life Member of the NMRA. Mike loved photography and was the long-time owner of Western Hills Photo & Hobby. He was also active in the Cincinnati Railroad Club, the Cincinnati Model Railway Club and the Chesapeake & Ohio Historical Society. See our Memoriams page for Mike’s obituary (including visitation and service information), plus photos and several tributes.
(above photo by Don Phillips)
We're offering an exciting new benefit for NMRA Div 7 members - the Model Railroading Roundtable (MRR) program. Small groups of modelers gather in a local home or meeting place and learn a new model railroading skill. Those that have mastered the skill host and assist the group to develop that skill in a one-to-two hour session.
The program started in early 2024. Several topics are being offered and developed. Those interested in hosting a session can contact Sam Swanson at nwindes1980@gmail.com to propose a topic and timeframe. Sign-up announcements for each class will be published in the The Oil Can. See the Modelers Aid page for more details, including a useful pdf attachment.
Division 7 has a YouTube channel and team that posts videos featuring the modeling skills of local model railroaders. The channel includes member submitted content as well as material created by the division video team. Please check out the channel and subscribe. See also the Layout Videos page on this website for more information, details and featured postings. Those interesting in joining this team should contact David Lamb or Bob Adams. For your enjoyment, here are direct links to recent team video productions:
Sam Parfitt's HO Scale Great Northern Railroad Part 2
If you are new to the NMRA and elect to join via the special 9 month "Rail Pass" discount membership offer, you have an opportunity unique to Cincinnati Division 7. Since March of 2023, once you renew to a regular membership, Division 7 will reimburse you for your cost of your "Rail Pass" membership. This is currently a $19.95 value. See the Membership page for more on this.
We had another wonderful annual picnic on Sunday, June 9 at the Fernbank Lodge. We greatly appreciate the individuals and businesses that contributed a combined value of over $2100 in prizes. See the attached list of donors. Please be sure to patronize those local businesses. Many thanks to Chuck Endreola and Tony Valerius for leading this event, and also to Roy Hord, Anne Barrie, Frank Koch, John Burchnall, Gary Ossenschmidt and John Shields for their assistance.
We hope you enjoy our Cincinnati Model Train & Trade Show, typically held one weekend in October of each year. See our Events page for dates and details. Please join us in thanking and supporting our contributing Fall Show sponsor Peter Paul Office Equipment.
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