Whether a re-route from the Pennsylvania’s own line, or a test across the old C&O, Pennsy’s K-4 3678 steams west through St. Albans. The engine was on tour, along with Jack Fellure, for one of our Operating Fridays earlier this month. Come by and visit us!
Layout development continues with bi-weekly work session, held on the night of Friday, July 23. East of Cotton Hill An idea of Tyler Wylie, a track realignment project in taking place east of Cotton Hill to reallocate space for scenery. Josh Elder assisted in starting the project. The mainline is out of service east of … Read more
Another Friday evening at our SACOM layout (7/2/21) brings together nine for model train operations, fellowship and fun. Jack Fellure (center) traveled here from New Mexico – our farthest-traveled guest. We meet here every Friday evening, alternating “Operating Fridays” and “Work Fridays.” You’re welcome to join us for BOTH! Our layout depicts parts of C&O’s … Read more
It was a very productive weekend at the SACOM layout building. Many of the vignettes that will make up our Kanawha Sub based layout are starting to take shape. “There is still a long way to go and plenty of modeling to be accomplished,” Jim Butler said. “We invite anyone interested in model railroading, the … Read more
St. Albans Chesapeake and Ohio Modelers will again be hosting the Chesapeake and Ohio Modelers Weekend, March 25-26, 2022, at the Chief Logan State Park Lodge in Chapmanville, WV. The speaking schedule is already taking shape and as soon as it is finalized, it will be posted here and on our Facebook group. We will … Read more
Here are the winners of the 2020 C&O Modelers Weekend raffle. It surely wasn’t as much fun as our usual event finale, but we hope the winners enjoy their goodies and we thank everyone for the continued support of the Chesapeake and Ohio Modelers Weekend and the St. Albans C & O Modelers. Blane Hienfeld, … Read more
We are sorry to announce that in an abundance of caution, we have elected to cancel the Chesapeake and Ohio Modelers Weekend (Hawks Nest 2020) that was scheduled for March 27-28. This is a hard decision that we held off making as long as we could, and still give people time to cancel room and travel reservations. … Read more
(Hawks Nest @ Pipestem) The 2017 version of the C & O Modelers Weekend is behind us, leaving us with some fun and some poignant memories. The annual event for model railroaders, who have chosen the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad as their favorite subject, has been held at Hawks Nest State Park for 17 of … Read more