Welcome to the Carolina Piedmont Division, NMRA Mid-Eastern Region!
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
The next Division Meeting will be in person and on Zoom. It will be held on Tuesday, May 13th at 7pm at our location at:
Swift Creek Exchange Club
6221 Yates Mill Pond Rd
Raleigh, NC 27606
https://maps.app.goo.gl/jkdK2PvvVEmRhYzz8
If attending by Zoom, please see the email distribution (CPD13 - groups.io) for connection details.
Future Program
May Program: What is the current state of LCC by Bob Gamble
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.
May 2025 - Structure with lighting
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:
RPM Carolinas
May 3rd - 4th, 2025
4050 Premier Drive, High Point, NC
Neuse River Valley Train Show
May 3rd – 4th, 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/
Winston-Salem Train Show
May 9th - 10th, 2025
Quality Inn, 2008 South Hawthorne Road, Winston-Salem, NC.
Friday 12pm-5pm & Saturday 9am-3pm. $5 admission & FREE parking
Spencer Train Show
May 17th – 18th, 2025
North Carolina Transportation Museum, Spencer, NC
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/
A more complete list is here: https://www.railserve.com/events/train_shows.html