Open Invitation
Anyone is welcome to attend our events. If you are not a member of the NMRA, we invite you to attend up to three of them. We believe that three visits provide the opportunity to evaluate our organization and decide to become a member and enjoy its benefits. You can click on the button to read more about the three visit policy for non-members.
2026 Summer Meet
The Garden State Division summer meet is on Saturday, July 18, 2026 at the Warren County Library, Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch in Blaistown, NJ.
We plan for two clinics in the morning followed by afternoon layout tours.
Date, Time, and Location
July 18, 2026
9:30 AM
Warren County Library
Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch
4 Lambert Road
Blairstown, NJ 07825
Clinic 1:
First Ops Session on the Richmond Harbor
By Ciro Compagno
In his presentation, Ciro will share his experience of hosting the first Operating Session on the Richmond Harbor Railroad. Preparing, facing challenges, learning lessons, and all the fun that comes with operating a model railroad.
Clinic 2:
GoBoard and
More for Scenery
By Bill Frankenfield
In his presentation, Bill will explore not just GoBoard and related scenery
techniques but will evaluate other materials as well, discussing their limitations and positive aspects. He will also cover the use of plywood and
elevated roadbed systems, and sound transference.
Layout Tours
Following the meeting, we will have the opportunity to visit model railroad layouts in the area.