Welcome to the Coast Division of the NMRA/Pacific Coast Region.
The Coast Division covers the Bay Area, including the Pacific coast down to the Monterey Peninsula, as well as Hawaii.
The Coast Division is an exciting group to engage to become a better model railroader and extend your group of friends and model railroad contacts. The Coast Division is an active group that sponsors participation and growth with virtual, local, and regional model railroading activities.
We normally have four major meets every year: two Coast auctions, and two Coast Division meet-ups.
The auctions are a great way to get rid of excess inventory or to get items for your layout. Typically, 300-500 items are auctioned in the afternoon – anything could be there from balsa wood to brass engines. Come in the morning for modeling clinics .
The Coast Divisional meet-ups are focused on clinics, contests, and layout tours. These events are a great way to meet other modelers, improve your modeling skills, compete with your models, and be inspired by some of the great layouts built by Coast Division members.
In addition to the auctions and meetups, the Coast Division does two to four trips a year to local railroad attractions. These are generally a morning activity followed by local layout tours. Recent events have included a trip to the California State Railroad Museum (by train no less) to see the NMRA exhibit. The tour was led by Charlie Getz, past NMRA president and leader of getting the NMRA museum established. Other tours included the Niles Canyons Railroad and a visit to the Golden State Model Railroad Museum in Richmond. These trips enable Coast members to get a “behind the scenes” view of railroad facilities, public layouts and popular attractions as well as visits to member layouts in the area.
Finally, through the Covid pandemic and on to today, the Coast Division hosts a Zoom meet every other week on Saturday morning. These often include a clinic as well as Coast members showing their modeling and new projects. It is a great way to meet new modelers and learn new techniques. Videos of these meeting and clinic can be found on the Coast Division YouTube channel.
I look forward to meeting you at one of our events. If you are not already an NMRA member, please join us at one of our events to see how NMRA membership and Coast participation can dramatically improve your modeling experience. Learn more by visiting both the NMRA website as well as the Pacific Coast Region website.
In the interim, keep on modeling and stay safe.
Phil Edholm
Coast Division Superintendent
Coast Division Saturday Morning Virtual Event
Alternate Saturdays
Next: March 4, 2023
Time: 9:00AM – 10:30AM
Saturday Morning
Our Saturday Morning Virtual Events usually start with an hour-long clinic and follow with our Coast Modeling Roundtable where we share our modeling successes and challenges.
Come get guidance or share what you have done.
Look forward to seeing you there.
RESCHEDULED DUE TO RAIN! CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES.
Roaring Camp Event and South Coast Layout Tours
Roaring Camp Railroads, 5401 Graham Hill Road
Felton, CA 95018
Coast Division invites you to a full day of 1:1 and model railroading:
· 8:30 am – Steam warm-up
· 9:30 am – CCC On30 Modular Layout set up in Event building
· 11:00 am – 11:30 am – Tour of Engine House
· 11:45 am – Board Steam Train
· Noon – 1:30 pm – Train Ride to the Redwoods
· 1:30 pm – 2:00 pm -Lunch
· 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Layout Tours
The California Central Coast On30 modular layout will be set up. Stop in to see the trains or even run one.
The Roaring Camp morning will conclude with an optional train ride at noon. We arranged a $2 discount fare. To get the discount fare, follow these instructions:
· Go to www.roaringcamp.com
· Click on March 11th – 12 PM – Redwood/Logging Train
· Enter number of passengers/tickets
· Be sure to check the Covid-19 Health and Safety Rules and Release Box
· Scroll to the bottom of the page and enter promo code: 20NMRA23
· Continue to follow payment prompts
Lunch will be on your own at Roaring Camp or on the way to layout tours. In the afternoon we are arranging to have some amazing layouts open in the Santa Cruz/Monterey area. We currently have 6 exciting layouts to visit, including some spectacular narrow-gauge layouts.
Come join us for a great railroading day!
Rails by the River 2023
Pacific Coast Region NMRA Annual Convention
April 26 – April 30, 2023
Courtyard by Marriott Sacramento Cal Expo
1782 Tribute Rd.
Sacramento, California
The Pacific Coast Region and the Feather River Rail Society cordially invite you to attend Rails by the River 2023 Joint PCR/FRRS Convention.
(MAP) Plans and preparations are well under way by a dedicated team of PCR and FRRS volunteers.
While you’re in Sacramento, plan to visit the California State Railroad Museum – worth a trip on it’s own.
Pacific Coast Region Spring Auction
May 7, 2023
Mastick Senior Center
1155 Santa Clara Ave
Alameda, CA 94501
The Coast Division will be hosting the next Coast Auction on May 7th at the Mastick Senior Center in Alameda (155 Santa Clara Ave, Alameda, CA 94501).
The day will start at 10 AM with one or two clinics. The auction will start shortly after an 11:45 membership meeting. At our last auction we had over 300 items, some excellent values. Arrive early to review the items and get your bidder number.
Mark your calendars!
2023 Texas Express
NMRA International Convention
Date: 8/20 – 8/26/2023
Gaylord Texan
Resort & Convention Center
1501 Gaylord Trail
Grapevine, TX 76051
Hosted by Divisions 1 & 3 of the Lone Star Region
This will be the first convention ever in Dallas/Fort Worth and only the second convention to be held in Texas in over 30 years.
“Things are always bigger and better in Texas”
Copyright Coast Division 2022