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, June 10th at 7pm at our location at:
Exchange Club of Hillsborough
331 Exchange Park Ln
Hillsborough, NC 27278
https://maps.app.goo.gl/98NKh9nBZLf96GfX7
If attending by Zoom, please see the email distribution (CPD13 - groups.io) for connection details.
Future Program
Future Program
June Program: Weathering Freight Cars by Ken Smith
June Program: Weathering Freight Cars by Ken Smith
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.
June 2025 - Your "Go-To" locomotive with a note indicating why it is so
Mid-Eastern Region Conventions
Mid-Eastern Region Conventions
2025 MER Convention
Philly Express 25
Philadelphia Division
October 16-19, 2025
Crown Plaza, King of Prussia, PA
https://phillyexpress.org/
2026 MER Convention
Tidewater Triangle
Tidewater Division
Dates TBD
Virginia Beach, VA
Train Shows & Events:
Train Shows & Events:
Dreams Come True Railroad Layout Tour
June 21st, 2025
Cassatt, SC
Lionel HQ Tour
August TBD, 2025
Concord, SC
Neuse River Valley Train Show
November 8th – 9th, 2025
Saturday 9 am – 5 pm
Sunday 9 am – 4 pm
Exposition Center, North Carolina State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC.
https://nrvclub.net/november-model-railroad-show/
New Bern Train Show
February 21st - 22nd, 2026
New Bern, NC
https://www.carolinacoastalrailroaders.org/
A more complete list is here: https://www.railserve.com/events/train_shows.html
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