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Division 8 will be holding another meeting on November 18, 2023, at 10:00 A.M. It will occur at the new home of the Golden Isles Model Railroad Club. There will be several clinics and a Show-n-Tell table. The Division will provide lunch for attendees, thanks in part to funding from the Southeastern Region. Afterward, there will be time to explore the club's layout. The Georgia Coastal Railway and the Florida-Georgia Railway Heritage Museum are nearby and open to 6:00 p.m. We hope to see you there.

NMRAx Update: 3 new Clinics!

From 5 pm  till 8 pm ET, with breakout rooms to dicuss the clinic with the clinician after each clinic.

On YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHw-7-1FWB5zQgTM0ZVY-Yw

or search YouTube for the nmra.org channel and look on the Live tab.

The NMRA's Northeastern Region is hosting NERx, its annual virtual convention, this spring. The convention will take place on March 18-21 from 6:30-10:30 PM eastern time and is open to everyone to attend online, for free.  

Tune in to NERx on the NMRA's YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/NMRAORGModelRailroading and refresh your screen until you see the "Live" video.  

NMRAx Montly Update: 3 new Clinics!

From 5 pm ET, till 8 pm, with breakout rooms to dicuss the clinic with the clinician after each clinic.

On YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHw-7-1FWB5zQgTM0ZVY-Yw

or search YouTube for the nmra.org channel and look on the Live tab.

For more information and any changes, open this: https://nrhs.com/convention/

PROGRAM SUMMARY

Here's a quick look at the convention program highlights. The "Convention Events" section gives more detailed information.

Seating is limited for some events and classes of service. Please book early to ensure you get the seats and circumstances you desire.

YOU MUST WEAR YOUR CONVENTION ID BADGE TO ALL EVENTS.

Friday, September 1:

Website: http://wiregrasssteelwheels.org/

Location:   501 Recreation Rd, Dothan, AL 36303               

• We would like to give a special thanks to the staff of the Westgate Recreation Center for their help with our relocation.
• If you are a vendor needing information or to reserve your tables now contact us at jhughes [at] jhughesonline.com and someone will respond to your inquiry promptly.              

If you have any questions, contact us at pensacolarailfest [at] gmail.com

Entrance Fee:            Adults: $7.00, $1.00 Cash Discount at Door

                                  Children Twelve and Under are Free!

Parking:                     Free!

Location:                   6655 Mobile Hwy, Pensacola, FL 32526, Building 1

Just wanted to get the word out about the Palatka Railroad Preservation Society's Open House Event on National Train Day, May 13, 2023, provided there is no conflict with your organization's activities. The Browning Railroad Museum will be open and both scale model railroads will be operating. Event hours are 11:00 Am to 3:00 PM at Palatka's Train Station. There is no admission fee.
Howard Blasczyk, Vice-President

For more information and any changes, open the Convention website: https://oscalenational.com/

For details on the cars, contests, and clinics, go to oscalenational.com. Registration for the event remains the same at $45. The Hyatt has a special rate during the convention. To obtain this rate, go to  https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/DENHY/G-6OSC.

NERx is returning for its annual virtual engagement on March 20-23 on YouTube and Facebook from 6:30-10:30 PM Eastern Time all four evenings. The YouTube link is included with this event.  
Produced by the NMRA Northeastern Region and NMRAx team, each evening will be filled with clinics, layout tours, roundtable discussions, tips 'n tricks, and the model showcase.  Circle the dates, set your alarm, and join us! 
Also, visit the website to keep up to date at:
http://www.nerx.org/