Welcome to the Carolina Piedmont Division, NMRA Mid-Eastern Region!
Welcome to the Carolina Piedmont Division, NMRA Mid-Eastern Region!
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Carolina Piedmont Division (CPD 13) members are dedicated to furthering the hobby of model railroading through public displays, community involvement and educational activities. The Division models all scales and railroads, and welcomes new members, especially newcomers to the hobby. There is always plenty to do and learn, so come and join the fun. Check below on this page for information on the next Division meeting...
Congratulations to the lucky winner Peter R. for the raffle layout at the Neuse River Valley Train Show in 2024!!! Proceeds from this year's raffle layout will go to benefit our Holiday Trains for Kids program.
Next Division Meeting
Next Division Meeting
The next Division Meeting will be in person and on Zoom. It will be held on Tuesday, December 9th at 7pm at our location at:
The Preserve
833 The Preserve Trail
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
https://goo.gl/maps/AL6mzM3KJGhjS5of9
If attending by Zoom, please see the email distribution (CPD13 - groups.io) for connection details.
Note: You must be a current NMRA member and request approval to join.
Future Program
Future Program
December Program: Annual Yankee Swap and Holiday Potluck
December Program: Annual Yankee Swap and Holiday Potluck
Future Popular Vote Contest
Future Popular Vote Contest
To encourage Members of the Division, Region, or NMRA to display models or scenery they have constructed and/or modified/superdetailed from a kit, a Popular Vote Contest is held at each Division meeting, or elsewhere as directed by the Superintendent.
December 2025: N/A due to holiday party
Mid-Eastern Region Conventions
Mid-Eastern Region Conventions
2026 MER Convention
Tracks to the Tidewater Mid-Eastern Region Convention
Tidewater Division
October 15-18, 2026
Holiday Inn Virginia Beach - Norfolk
5655 Greenwich Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Train Shows & Events:
Train Shows & Events:
New Bern Train Show
February 21st - 22nd, 2026
New Bern, NC
https://www.carolinacoastalrailroaders.org/
Mebane Train Show
March 14th, 2026
Saturday 9am - 2pm
209 W. Jackson Street
Mebane, NC
Carolina Model Railroaders Train Show
March 28, 2026
Lewis Recreation Center
Greensboro, NC
Southbound Model Train Expo
August 29 - 30, 2026
Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Event Center
Winston-Salem, NC
A more complete list is here:
https://trainshows.net/calendar/
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