Hi everyone. This is kind of long; feel free to grab a beverage and read it leisurely. Every year, late in September, we get together for a big blowout party and annual meeting, or at least a meeting.

We had our annual meeting today via zoom. Six members attended. The treasurer report was given. We have money in the bank. Elections were held. The current officers were re-elected. Dues will be $5 fo

No show in January. http://www.railroadhobbyshow.com/ Geoff

Hi all, I’m finally looking at getting into DCC, it only took 10+ years to finally decide to do it. I’m looking for recommendations and guidance on what everyone uses and some advice on selection. I’m

I updated our website, http://albanyntrak.org/ . It reflects events that I know of through December 2021. Note that the NSE convention in June has already been cancelled. I'm sure the Vegas oddsmakers

The NorthEast Region of the NMRA is holding a virtual convention next week, December 1-4, from 6:30 to 10:30 pm. It is free to watch. The list of "events" is at: http://millcity2020.org/NERX%20master%

The Amherst Railroad Society is going to have a virtual show this year. http://www.railroadhobbyshow.com/attendingtheshow.php It's free and it may be worth every penny. More details are supposedly com

Sorry, it's not next week, it's at the end of the month. Not sure how I screwed that up. Geoff

Another event cancelled because of COVID-19... https://www.nmra2021.com/ Geoff

From an email... Northeast NTrak is hosting a Virtual Mini-Show on Friday January 29th, 2021 from 700-830pm (Eastern). The Zoom link hasn't been posted yet. I don't know if it's a private thing, just

I have a question, which may or may not be a DCC question actually. Last year, I ordered the Kato 20th Century Limited set with DCC pre-installed. The trains finally arrived in December, right before

These are the latest, March 8th CDC guidelines for vaccinated people. Interim Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People Updated Mar. 8, 2021 Key Points This is the first set of public

Hi everyone, All is well on my end. Karen and I got our 1st dose of the Pfizer vaccine 2 weeks ago today at the Walgreen's in Colonie. We have an appointment to go back on 3/27/2021 to get the 2nd dos

Hello everybody. Just checking in to see how everyone is doing. I trust people are healthy, safe, and now some of you are getting the vaccine. I've had one shot, have been working on three TTrak corne

Hi to all, I’m looking for a source of where I can purchase 9.5 mm (3/8”) phillips flat head screws to attach Kato Unitrack to wood. Does anyone know of such a (preferably U.S.) source? Thanks. Rod

I had an email from Irwin yesterday, the GTE show will be held on December 5th this year. I will post the status of the Upstate Model Railroaders show when I have more info. Michael Romanowski Vice Pr

I updated the AlbanyNTrak web site, http://www.albanyntrak.org/, to reflect the current train show schedule. Except for the adult-focused NER convention, there are no live events confirmed, per the va

This email came to our club. We cannot use the table. If anyone in Albany NTrak wants it, please email the original person. He lives in Albany area. Begin forwarded message: > From: Michael Romanowski

Michael Romanowski Vice President Upstate Model Railroaders www.upstatemodelrailroaders.com 518-423-7519

This sounds like fun. Unfortunately I have overlapping projects this week and next and will not be able to join in this time around, Mike L. Sent from Mail for Windows 10