Events

Serving the following counties:
Oregon: Clackamas, Clatsop, Columbia, Gilliam, Hood River, Jefferson, Marion, Multnomah, Polk, Sherman, Tillamook, Wasco, Washington, Wheeler, Yamhill
Washington: Clark, Cowlitz, Klickitat, Skamania, Wahkiakum

September 2025 Meet

Saturday, September 20, 2025

September Meet - it's on the 20th

Event: 2nd Division Meet
Location: 8200 SW Wilsonville Rd, Wilsonville, OR 97070 (linked to map)
Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025
Time: 1:30pm - 5:30pm

We're meeting back at the Wilsonville Library in the Oak Room South (normal location) beginning at 1:30pm on Saturday, September 20th - We've got the room until 6pm, but I expect to adjourn by 5:30pm so we can head over to the Black Bear Diner (30175 SW Parkway Ave, Wilsonville, OR 97070) for dinner and conversation.

The door prizes this month are gift cards to Tammie's Hobbies in Beaverton, Their model railroading section is worth a serious look, with all of the major manufacturers represented. They also carry many different paints and weathering products.

We'll have a table or two set up for any projects - complete or not - for us to see. Bring a model - get an extra door prize ticket!

If you have a clinic or other presentation you'd like to make, please respond to this email. We've got a lot of time reserved.

Local recurring Swap Meets and Events:

Columbia Gorge Model Railroad Club Open House, , 2606 N Vancouver Ave, Portland, OR. https://cgmrc.com/events
Next open house: November 15-16, 22-23, 29-30, 2025

Great Train Swap Meet, September, Southwest Washington Model Railroaders, currently at the Battle Ground High School Gymnasium, 250 N Parkway, Battle Ground, WA. https://www.facebook.com/p/Southwest-Washington-Model-Railroaders-100064534638736/
Next swap meet: September 27, 2025

Longview, Kelso, & Rainier Model Railroad Club Holiday Model Train & Toy Swap Meet, November, Cowlitz County Event Center, Longview, WA: https://lkrtrains.yolasite.com/
Next show: November 22, 2025

Willamette Valley Model Railroad Museum annual swap meet, December, Polk County Fairgrounds, Rickreall, OR. https://www.wvmrm.org/new-page
Next swap meet: December 6, 2025

Willamette Model Railroad Club annual swap meet, March, Kliever Armory, 10000 NE 33rd Avenue, Portland, OR. https://wmrrc.com
Next swap meet: February 28, 2026

October 2025 Meet

Saturday, October 18, 2025

October Meet - it's on the 18th

Event: 2nd Division Meet
Location: 8200 SW Wilsonville Rd, Wilsonville, OR 97070 (linked to map)
Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025
Time: 1:30pm - 5:30pm

We're meeting back at the Wilsonville Library in the Oak Room South (normal location) beginning at 1:30pm on Saturday, October 18th - We've got the room until 6pm, but I expect to adjourn by 5:30pm so we can head over to the Black Bear Diner (30175 SW Parkway Ave, Wilsonville, OR 97070) for dinner and conversation.

If you have a clinic or other presentation you'd like to make, please respond to this email. We've got a lot of time reserved.

Oregon Rails 2026

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Oregon Rails 2026 - the PNR Convention

Event: Oregon Rails 2026 - the PNR Convention
Location: Embassy Suites by Hilton, 9000 SW Washington Square Road, Tigard, OR 97223 (linked to map)
Date: Wednesday, May 13 - Saturday May 16, 2026

The Oregon Rails 2026 website is up at: https://oregonrails2026.com/

We haven't gotten the Registration or Hotel Reservation info up yet - watch for it early this month.

What do we need?

We need you!
Seriously - we need volunteers for many of the positions on the committee still. We're going to need clinicians, we're going to need layouts for tours. Do you have an in with an organization that would be appropriate for a prototype tour? We need that!

We've got a great facility - let's put on a great convention!