2025 C&O Modeler’s Weekend

The St. Albans Chesapeake & Ohio Modelers (SACOM) is excited to once again host the annual C&O Modeler’s Weekend at Chief Logan State Park Lodge in Logan, West Virginia. This highly anticipated event will take place on Friday, March 28, and Saturday, March 29, 2025, bringing together modelers, historians, and enthusiasts for a weekend of fellowship, learning, and appreciation of Chesapeake & Ohio Railway history and modeling.

This year’s event will feature a compelling lineup of speakers, covering a range of historical and modeling topics. Whether you’re an experienced modeler or just getting started, this weekend will provide valuable insights, engaging presentations, and an opportunity to connect with fellow C&O enthusiasts.

Schedule of Events

Friday, March 28, 2025

📍 6:00 PMSACOM Layout Update & Tribute to Jim Butler – Jesse Smith
📍 7:00 PMK-4 Models: From the Stone Age to the Present – Karen Parker
📍 8:00 PM10-Minute Break
📍 8:10 PMEMD 35s – Jerry Doyle
📍 9:10 PMC&O from the Air – James Carl Trivett III

Saturday, March 29, 2025

📍 6:00 PMSt. Albans & Coal River – Everett Young
📍 7:00 PMC&O Non-Coal Traffic in the Kanawha Valley – Frank Bongiovanni
📍 8:00 PM10-Minute Break
📍 8:10 PMModeling and C&O M-1 – Tim Loope
📍 9:10 PMFinal Remarks & Raffle

Dining & Registration Information

🍽 Buffet-Style Dinner:
The Chief Logan Lodge Restaurant will offer a buffet-style dinner on both Friday and Saturday from 4:00 PM to 8:30 PM, providing attendees with a convenient and enjoyable dining experience before the evening’s presentations. This is not included in your registration – it is an additional cost.

💲 Registration:

  • Pre-register online for just $30
  • At-the-door registration will be $35
  • Mail-in registration is also available—download the form [no longer available]

Join us for a fantastic weekend of history, modeling, and camaraderie as we celebrate the rich heritage of the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway. Whether you’re coming to learn, share, or simply enjoy the company of fellow enthusiasts, the 2025 C&O Modeler’s Weekend promises to be an unforgettable experience!

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