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Age of Steam Roundhouse 2025 Memberships are now available. Follow this AOS Link if you are interested.
NOGRS Members may want to visit the Country Lights Drive-Thru at Lake County Farmpark this holiday season. Ticket costs are $27.50 per carload, and complete information for the event dates and times are available at the
The Lake Metroparks Farmpark Christmas Display will be Taken Down Saturday January 4, 2025 starting at 9 am. Lunch will be on our own for this event. We need your help again. Please sign up for this Train Wrecking Event by either calling Ralph Boyer or using the SignUpGenius Link below.
Ralph: 419-433-2559
The NOGRS Christmas Dinner has been moved from 12/1/2024 to 12/15/2024. If you are now able to attend the dinner’s new date, please call Ralph Boyer at 419-433-2559.
The Lake Metroparks Farmpark Build Dates are:
Saturday & Sunday 11/16/24 & 11/17/24 9am to 4pm
Saturday & Sunday 11/23/24 & 11/24/24 9am to 4pm
Lunches will be provided. The Display will run from November 29th to December 27th; Closed on Mondays. There are 4 build dates and times listed, so there are 4 SignUpGenius Slots, or you can just call Ralph Boyer who is coordinating the building process. Please support our club and sign-up to build this wonderful display.
Ralph: 419-433-2559
Dennis Roth and George Richmond will be holding a Creative Workshop on Mountain Building for your Garden Railroad. With a little bit of concrete mix and a boxwood bush or two you too will be able to have a Close Encounters experience of your own kind after this informative workshop.
The event will be held at Dennis & Judy Roth’s house in Wadsworth. A potluck lunch featuring Swedish Meatballs will be served so please sign up to bring your favorite side dish. Sign Up to attend at this link ---
OR Call Judy Roth at 330-573-5005
NOGRS Trains are going to be at The Great Berea Train Show at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds. I will be bringing the 20 by 26 portable Steam track. In addition, NOGRS has 4 tables to set up electric trains on, like we did at the Worlds Greatest Hobby show.
The SETUP is going to be on Friday, Oct. 4th, starting at 12 noon. The show hours are 10am - 4pm on Sat. Oct. 5th and Sun. Oct. 6th. I could use help setting up on Friday at 12 noon. Cordless Drills with Phillips Bits are all that is needed.
I’ll be running the live steamers, so we could use several members on Saturday and Sunday to run the electric trains and talk to the public. I’ll be TAKING DOWN the display on Sunday at 4pm, so I could use some help with that also.
Please let me know if you can help.
Thank you.
Allen
Phone: 440-661-3073
Email: anickels66@aol.com
The Great Berea Train Show is held annually at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds. Although the fairgrounds lie both in Berea, Ohio and Middleburg Heights Ohio, visitors must use the entrance on Bagley Road. The address is --- 19201 Bagley Rd., Middleburg Heights, Ohio 44130
NOGRS Members. Dawn and Danny Wells invite you to visit 6 Garden Railroad Displays during their Open Houses on September 28th. Here is a flyer for the event with names and addresses of RR displays to visit.
Please call Dawn Wells at 937-206-2400 if you have any questions about the events. Leave a Voicemail Message with your Name and Number if she is unable to pick up when you call.
John & Rebecca Riedel will host the September NOGRS Club Meeting. We will have a potluck lunch for the day so sign up with your favorite side dish or dessert to bring. Pulled Pork and Corn on the Cob will be served as the main dish. Sign Up to attend at this link——
OR Call John Riedel at— 330-606-6599
Ruth and Allen Nickels will host the meeting and would like ALL NOGRS Members if able to attend. Fried Chicken will be the main course, so pick side dishes to go with this in mind. We are testing a new Sign Up program for this event called SignUpGenius. Please download the SignUpGenius Directions PDF below and read before signing up for the event, paying special attention to Step #5. Members can also call either Allen Nickels or Ralph Boyer to signup for this event.
Allen 440-661-3073
Ralph 419-433-2559
An Appreciation Party is the main theme for this gathering. Len Jezior is stepping down from his role as the Communications Webmaster, and Kevin Kipp is stepping down from his role as the Membership Director. Both Len and Kevin will be attending so come and share some time with them and thank them for the years of service they have given to our club.
The NOGRS August Meeting at The Korenz's is
CANCELLED.
See scheduled meeting for August 18th
The NOGRS July Meeting will be hosted by Dennis and Michelle McBride. Their son Jack and the family railroad have always been fun to visit. Hamburgers and Hotdogs are the main course, so please sign-up to bring a nice addition to the pot-luck meal.
Large Scale Train Items Only
Get your tickets at the door
$5 per adult, under 13 free
Enjoy a visit to Monroeville and view their display. More information is available on Facebook
The World's Greatest Hobby on Tour will be in Cleveland on March 23 and 24, 2024. Details should be available on their website soon.
Allen Nickels has been awarded a space (20 x 26) in the I-X Center, Cleveland, Ohio. Allen will build a Steam Train Display and will need help in setting it up and work with him the days it is open to the public and then help take the display down. This show will be good publicity for NOGRS Train Club. We need your help. Volunteers will be needed on 3 days and 4 time slots.
Friday March 22nd build display from 11:AM TO 6:PM ?
Saturday March 23rd Prepare for show 8:am to 10:am. Show runs from 10:am to 5:pm for the public.
Sunday March 24th Prepare for show 9:am to 10:am. Show runs from 10:am to 4:pm for the public.
Sunday evening from 4:pm to 11:pm, take down the display. (Should take about an hour)
Please contact Allen Nickels 440-661-3073 or Ralph Boyer 419-433-2559 with all questions and to sign-up.
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The Lake Metroparks Farmpark Christmas Display will be taken down Saturday December 30, 2023 starting at 9 am. We need your help. Please sign up.
First We Build It - Then We Demolish It
To celebrate the holiday season NOGRS Members will have a Christmas Gathering at Lake Metroparks Farmpark. Members can enjoy each others company, a potluck meal, and a meeting. The main dish will be chicken fingers. Please sign up here and bring a side dish if you are able to attend.
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The Medina Model Train and Toy Show, established in 1992, has enthralled children and grownups, short and tall, young and old for decades. Just 45 minutes from Akron or Cleveland, thousands of enthusiasts have traveled to Medina for nostalgic, profitable, and entertainment purposes. Perfect opportunity to get a jump on your Christmas shopping! Trains and planes and things that GO are on display 4 times a year at the Medina County Community Center, 735 Lafayette Road, Medina, Ohio 44256. In the spring you can visit us in February & April. In the fall you can begin your holidays with us in October and at our December, Christmas Extravaganza.
Admission: $7
Please check Show's Website to confirm all details and updates before attending.
NOGRS Members are invited to visit the Olmsted Falls Depot and Model Railroad Museum Winter Open Houses. Winter Open Houses will be available at the following times.
Please visit their Webpage Link for details about the museum.
The Museum Layouts are in HO Scale, N Scale, O Scale, and G Scale.
Address: 25802 Garfield Ave, Olmsted Falls, OH 44138
Dale Kuchenbecker is selling his trains, cars, and all accessories. The sale will be on Nov. 25th and 26th, 2023, from 1-5pm. If these times are not convenient for anyone, please just call me to schedule a visit. My phone number is 330-296-2437. Please see attachment.
The Christmas Train Display is a delightful spectacle that captures the essence of the holiday season. As soon as you step into the room, a magical world unfolds before your eyes. The meticulously crafted miniature train tracks wind through a landscape adorned with festive decorations, twinkling lights, and snowy scenery. Each train diligently chugs along its designated route, passing by tiny villages, cheerful townspeople, and intricate landmarks. The attention to detail is astonishing, from the steam billowing out of the locomotive to the minute figures engaged in various winter activities. Adults and children alike marvel at the mesmerizing display, sharing in the joy and wonderment of the holiday season. The Christmas Train Display is a heartwarming tradition that invites visitors to experience the magic and charm of Christmas in a truly enchanting way.
NOGRS Members can help create the above AI generated text at Lake Metroparks Farmpark by signing up here. Lunch will be served, and we definitely need your help to build the display. The actual theme for the project is the North Pole. Their Grand Opening is Friday November 24th.
The Medina Model Train and Toy Show, established in 1992, has enthralled children and grownups, short and tall, young and old for decades. Just 45 minutes from Akron or Cleveland, thousands of enthusiasts have traveled to Medina for nostalgic, profitable, and entertainment purposes. Perfect opportunity to get a jump on your Christmas shopping! Trains and planes and things that GO are on display 4 times a year at the Medina County Community Center, 735 Lafayette Road, Medina, Ohio 44256. In the spring you can visit us in February & April. In the fall you can begin your holidays with us in October and at our December, Christmas Extravaganza. Admission: $7
Please check Show's Website to confirm all details and updates before attending.
The NOGRS Annual Banquet is a time to talk to fellow members about past and future events with our club. The meal is catered and gifts are won by random draws from a hat — fun times for all.
Price $20.00 per person. RSVP with a check for the number coming. Make check out to NOGRS and Mail to: Ralph Boyer, 106 Findlay Ave., Huron, Ohio 44839 by Monday February 13, 2023. Any questions - Phone 419-433-2559 or E-mail kite200@bex.net
Event Address: Knights of Columbus, 148 N. Lyman St., Wadsworth, Ohio 44281
The Medina Model Train and Toy Show, established in 1992, has enthralled children and grownups, short and tall, young and old for decades. Just 45 minutes from Akron or Cleveland, thousands of enthusiasts have traveled to Medina for nostalgic, profitable, and entertainment purposes. Perfect opportunity to get a jump on your Christmas shopping! Trains and planes and things that GO are on display 4 times a year at the Medina County Community Center, 735 Lafayette Road, Medina, Ohio 44256. In the spring you can visit us in February & April. In the fall you can begin your holidays with us in October and at our December, Christmas Extravaganza. Admission: $7
Please check Show's Website to confirm all details and updates before attending.
Train Days at Lake Metroparks Farmpark are on from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM on both June 4th and 5th. Visit with park patrons to talk about trains and all the other fun aspects of our hobby.
RSVP : Ralph Boyer Phone 419-433-2559 or Email kite200@bex.net
The first Medina Model Train & Toy Show of 2022 will be held on Sunday, February 6th. The show hours will be Sunday 9 AM -3 PM. Admission is $7 under 12 is free. Parking is free and lunch is available.
There will be modern and antique toys, train gauges of all sizes and supplies for your hobby needs. All this for your viewing or purchasing pleasure! You will see some changes at the show but it will still be the great Medina Model Railroad & Toy Show you are accustom to enjoying. Bring your child or grandchild to the show and make a memory! Allow them time to enjoy the working layouts.
Please check Show's Website to confirm all details and updates before attending.
There are 6 Family Railroads Open on October 2nd.
