3D Roundhouse Construction
06 November 2024 09:08 AM
This roundhouse built for the Garden State Central RR Club represents the Scott St roundhouse of the Delaware & Hudson located in Wilkes Barre, PA. The roundhouse is long gone, and the location is now occupied by Central Clay Products.
The model itself is made up of 3D printed front, rear, and side
walls and stock-built trusses. The design has been modified from the original to fit the space and needs of the club.
Model builder: Dave Guthrie
(Submitted via Thom Radice)
The model itself is made up of 3D printed front, rear, and side
walls and stock-built trusses. The design has been modified from the original to fit the space and needs of the club.
Model builder: Dave Guthrie
(Submitted via Thom Radice)
Board of Director Election
10 September 2024 08:26 PM
The final counts are in from the 2024 Board of Director election. The three incumbents, Jack Menaker, Joe Zebrowski and Geert Marian were all re-elected to a 2 year term.
Thanks guys for stepping up and helping lead the Division! And thanks to everyone who took the time to vote.
Thanks guys for stepping up and helping lead the Division! And thanks to everyone who took the time to vote.
In Memoriam: Ron Baile
13 August 2024 10:38 AM
Our friend and long time New Jersey Division Member, Ron Baile died suddenly on Saturday, August 3, 2024 while visiting his sister on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. He collapsed suddenly and the ENT's couldn't revive him.
Ron was a fixture in the NJ Division, MER and NMRA. Ron was Master Model Railroader #496. He was also a long time member and past president of the Gateway Model RR club back to the days when the club was located on the 3rd floor of a building in Gloucester City. In recent years Ron worked at the Cape May Seashore Lines Railroad as a conductor and engineer. Ron had an HO scale layout, the Delaware & South Park, and also worked in other scales, including an outdoor G scale garden layout.
Ron's obituary can be found here:
https://www.njfuneralhome.net/obituaries/ronald-baile
HO Scale boxcar custom painted by Mike McNamara for Ron's HO scale D&SP.
Ron was a fixture in the NJ Division, MER and NMRA. Ron was Master Model Railroader #496. He was also a long time member and past president of the Gateway Model RR club back to the days when the club was located on the 3rd floor of a building in Gloucester City. In recent years Ron worked at the Cape May Seashore Lines Railroad as a conductor and engineer. Ron had an HO scale layout, the Delaware & South Park, and also worked in other scales, including an outdoor G scale garden layout.
Ron's obituary can be found here:
https://www.njfuneralhome.net/obituaries/ronald-baile
HO Scale boxcar custom painted by Mike McNamara for Ron's HO scale D&SP.
August 2024 Meet Canceled
18 July 2024 12:50 PM
Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances out of our control the special August Division meet scheduled for August 3rd is cancelled. We will resume our normally scheduled New Jersey Division meets for the upcoming season with the September meet. Stay tuned for information and details about the September meet.
Individual Layout pages on the NJD web site
21 June 2024 02:48 PM
We have started adding web pages here on the New Jersey Division web site for individual layouts. We can accommodate about 4 photos per payout along with text about the layout and captions for the photos. We can also put a link to your personal web site, Facebook page or other online presence.
Check out the latest from Mike Prokop, Joe Zebrowski and Thom Radice from the Layouts page.
Use the Contact form to reach out about sending in your layout pictures and information.
Check out the latest from Mike Prokop, Joe Zebrowski and Thom Radice from the Layouts page.
Use the Contact form to reach out about sending in your layout pictures and information.
In Memoriam: Bill Birchall
01 May 2024 09:50 PM
It is with sadness we report the passing of Bill Birchall.
Bill Birchall was part of the original team that established the New Jersey Division as the first division of the Mid-Eastern Region of the NMRA. Bill was elected its first superintendent in 1968. He passed away on May 1, 2024.
Bill Birchall was part of the original team that established the New Jersey Division as the first division of the Mid-Eastern Region of the NMRA. Bill was elected its first superintendent in 1968. He passed away on May 1, 2024.
NJ Division unable to host MER 2025 Convention
14 March 2024 04:42 PM
The New Jersey Division’s directors spent the last 18 months searching for a venue for our 2025 Regional Convention. We have been unable to find a hotel with the needed facilities at a price affordable by either our Division or the Mid - Eastern Region. Therefore, regrettably, a letter has been sent to the Region advising that the New Jersey Division is not able to host the 2025 convention. Our division is located in the most expensive area of the region; the convention hotels are simply quoting prices far above what we or the Region can afford. There might be a 2025 regional convention, but it will have to be hosted by another division. We regret that this action is necessary. Unless something significant changes in the future, the New Jersey Division cannot afford the expenses of hosting a regional convention going forward. Therefore this will be the final Convention Updates entry. The Convention Committee thanks all who had volunteered to assist in this effort.
In Memoriam: John Dunn
15 December 2023 09:50 PM
It is with deep sadness that we report the passing of John Dunn. John passed peacefully December 15t.
John was the longest serving member of the the Patcong Valley Model RR Club, having joined in January 1970. In early November, John had a stroke and was hospitalized. During this hospitalization, it was discovered that John had advanced stages of cancer in several critical areas. He was recovered sufficiently from his stroke to enter rehab in mid-November with the goal of getting home in 2 weeks, and then to address his cancer, Unfortunately, it was decided to place John in hospice care on Dec 13. May his soul rest in peace.
John was the longest serving member of the the Patcong Valley Model RR Club, having joined in January 1970. In early November, John had a stroke and was hospitalized. During this hospitalization, it was discovered that John had advanced stages of cancer in several critical areas. He was recovered sufficiently from his stroke to enter rehab in mid-November with the goal of getting home in 2 weeks, and then to address his cancer, Unfortunately, it was decided to place John in hospice care on Dec 13. May his soul rest in peace.
In Memoriam: John Johnson
04 September 2023 05:40 PM
| Unfortunately, we have more sad news to report on the passing of a founding member of the New Jersey Division, John Johnson. See the |
In Memoriam: PJ Mattson
03 May 2023 02:25 PM
| Unfortunately, we have some sad news to report on the passing of another beloved New Jersey Division member and friend, PJ Mattson, MMR. His obituary is below. PJ was a predominant figure in the NMRA, especially the Mid Eastern Region, but most importantly in the New Jersey Division. He served in many roles supporting and contributing to the NJD and will never be forgotten. We will dearly miss him. There will be a memorable service for PJ on the morning of Friday May 5th. Please read his obituary for details concerning the time and location of the service. |
In Memoriam: Pete Mosiondz
20 April 2023 05:07 PM
Some sad news about the passing of our fellow New Jersey Division member and beloved friend Pete Mosiondz. Pete will always be remembered as the guy sitting in the front row at all our division meets offering his quick wit and pearls of wisdom to all of us. He will be greatly missed. Please read his obituary below.
Peter Mosiondz Jr. June 6, 1946 - April 14, 2023 NMRA Life Member since February 8, 1989 Peter Mosiondz, Jr., on April 14, 2023, of Gloucester Township, NJ. Age 76. He was born in Philadelphia, PA to the late Peter and Julia Mosiondz and was a 1964 graduate of Bishop Neumann High School in South Philadelphia. Beloved husband of Constance E. Mosiondz (née Kaminski) and devoted father to Peter (Kristin), Andrew (Stephanie), Michael (Courtney), and Jennifer, and grandfather to Marissa, Gina, Bryce, Katie, and David. He leaves behind his precious feline friend Boots. Peter served in the United States Army as a medic with the 1st Infantry Division during the Vietnam War in the rank of Specialist 5th Class and was awarded 12 medals and citations, including a Purple Heart for wounds received in battle and a bronze star with "V" device for valor. He was a prolific writer for over 35 years with over 1,200 articles published in numerous stamp, coin, and model railroad publications. He also wrote two widely acclaimed philatelic books. In 2021 he was inducted into the American Philatelic Society's Writers Unit Hall of Fame. He was a Fourth-Degree member of the Knights of Columbus as well as a member of many other fraternal organizations. Pete regularly attended New Jersey Division meets and Mid-Eastern Region conventions. He willingly offered his assistance to the division and at regional conventions manning the welcome/registration table and other duties. He was an avid reader of railroad and model railroad literature and periodicals. The family asks that any donations on Pete's behalf be made in Peter's name to Our Lady of Hope Parish, 601 Little Gloucester Road, Blackwood, NJ 08012 or the Vietnam Veterans of America, 8710 Colesville Road, Suite 100, Silver Springs, MD 20190 (www.vva.org).
Chris Conaway becomes MMR #724
19 January 2023 02:55 PM
Chris Conaway recently achieved his AP Award for Civil Engineer. With this Chris has become a Master Model Railroader in the NMRA Achievement Program. Congratulations to Chris on this award and acknowledgement of his model railroading skills and his contributions to the Division, the MER and the NMRA!
Bob Price becomes MMR #717
21 November 2022 10:41 AM
Bob Price recently achieved his AP Award for Master Builder - Motive Power. With this Bob has become a Master Model Railroader in the NMRA Achievement Program. Congratulations to Bob on this award and acknowledgement of his model railroading skills and his contributions to the Division, the MER and the NMRA!
In Memoriam: Robert D. Hubbard
13 October 2022 05:51 PM
The New Jersey Division is saddened to note the passing of long time member Bob Hubbard of Haddonfield NJ. Bob was always a very active participant in the Division as well as the MER and NMRA, which he joined in 1954. Bob's Bangor & Navasink RR was a mainstay of January layout tours and showcased many innovative approaches to model railroading.. Bob also built many structures for others and these can be seen today on layouts throughout the Division area. Bob was 94.
In Memoriam: J. Vanderbeek, B. Judge
06 September 2022 12:05 PM
The NJ Division notes the passing of longtime NMRA and NJ Division members:
James (Jay or Jim) Vanderbeek, 66, on March 26, 2022 - Joined NMRA in 1976, Life Member
Robert (Bob) Judge, 87, on July 16, 2022 - Joined NMRA in 1963
James (Jay or Jim) Vanderbeek, 66, on March 26, 2022 - Joined NMRA in 1976, Life Member
Robert (Bob) Judge, 87, on July 16, 2022 - Joined NMRA in 1963
2022 - 2023 Elections Underway!
24 August 2022 03:46 PM
The elections for the board of directors to the NJ Division is starting August 24th and runs through August 31st. You will receive either an email with a link to ElectionBuddy (the online voting platform we have used for the past few years), or a paper ballot via USPS mail if this has been requested.
Results will be announced at the September 10th Division Meet during the Annual Business Meeting portion of the meet.
Results will be announced at the September 10th Division Meet during the Annual Business Meeting portion of the meet.
MER Convention coming in 2025
09 March 2022 12:20 PM
The NJ Division will be hosting the MER Convention in 2025, Help wanted to make this a successful event!
Committee Chairpersons and volunteers are needed to assist in planning and running he convention.
Three years away, but planning starts now - please contact JohnGallagher for more information and to get on board - njdiv.super@gmail.com
Committee Chairpersons and volunteers are needed to assist in planning and running he convention.
Three years away, but planning starts now - please contact JohnGallagher for more information and to get on board - njdiv.super@gmail.com
Mar. 12 Meet In Person and Zoom
09 March 2022 12:12 PM
MESSAGE FROM JOHN V. GALLAGHER,
SUPERINTENDENT; NEW JERSEY DIVISION
We all look forward to our next meet at Switlik Park. My hope is that the COVID infections will be in decline and the State’s recommendations include voluntary wearing of masks. Only members fully inoculated should attend as the virus still can be transmitted. If masking is voluntary, you can choose your own masking. I expect that some members will still mask for their own safety or that of family members. However, ALL should bring a mask in case the township requires indoor masking.
For layout visits, please bring your mask should the layout host requires masking.
Please monitor the news on the pandemic the week of the meet for any State changes in attendance policies. We may post any changes as late as Friday evening, March 11. The safety of all our members is paramount in our decision making. Thanks for your continuing cooperation.
We will broadcast the meet via Zoom for those unvaccinated, unable to travel or for those with other reasons. We will post the Zoom access numbers during the week preceding the meet. I look forward to seeing many of you in person for a great program and excellent layouts.
Jan. 8th 2022 Meet changed to Online Zoom Only
02 January 2022 10:22 AM
| We planned to gather on January 8, 2022, at the Grace Episcopal Church in Merchantville for our January meet. |
Sam Natal Estate Sale Oct. 2, 2021
16 September 2021 02:06 PM
The estate of the late Sam Natal will be conducting a sale of train, railroad, and model railroad items on Saturday October 2, 2021, from12 noon to 4pm.
The address is 1913 Owl Court, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003.
Cash and credit accepted, but no checks.
Questions can be sent to Bob Koury, rkoury103 at comcast.net, 856.630.1163
Sam, a charter member of the NJ Division, was an HO scale modeler focused on the Santa Fe. The sale includes many items including built and unbuilt laser cut craftsman kits, locomotives, freight cars, tools, Tortoise switch machines and more.
The address is 1913 Owl Court, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003.
Cash and credit accepted, but no checks.
Questions can be sent to Bob Koury, rkoury103 at comcast.net, 856.630.1163
Sam, a charter member of the NJ Division, was an HO scale modeler focused on the Santa Fe. The sale includes many items including built and unbuilt laser cut craftsman kits, locomotives, freight cars, tools, Tortoise switch machines and more.