McKeesport Model Railroad Club

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McKeesport Model Railroad Club Established: February 1, 1950
Incorporated: May 14, 1954
A non-profit organization. Home of the 1:87 scale
Mon-Yough Valley Railroad [2200 ft²].
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The Mon-Yough Valley Railroad is a 1:87 [HO] scale manifestation that artistically encapsulates southwestern Pennsylvania life during the 1950's. The current layout is in transition between what was semi-permanently constructed between 1987 and 1991, and an entirely new design that will include slightly less 'main line running', and considerably more operational possibilities. The timetable is directly affected by size - and level of participation by - the membership, both which have been in a state of flux since the club's inception. The original estimate continues to be our target completion date: November, 2018. The reconstruction began in August 2009. It is suspended for 6-8 weeks per year for various reasons, and is approximately 90% complete regarding new track and wiring, and about 60% complete regarding new scenery; 99% of both will eventually be completely changed. Our continued existence partly depends on public visits during the holiday season, requesting nominal cash donations from our visitors ages 5 and up [5-17...$2; 18+ $4]. Your visit during our Open House helps ensure the future of our club, especially the future of the model railroad itself.

Club members have been busy over the last several months rebuilding our staging helix area in the back room behind our m...
10/22/2026

Club members have been busy over the last several months rebuilding our staging helix area in the back room behind our main layout room.
Mainline passes though the loop and allows for continuous running and a new addition is return loops allowing for a dog-bone configuration giving the layout much more flexibility during operating sessions.
And yes the curves are built in module form so the furnace can be accessed if needed.

Here’s something you don’t see everyday…. Hand laid gauntlet track, standard HO and Narrow Gauge HOn3. The Standard Gaug...
09/13/2026

Here’s something you don’t see everyday…. Hand laid gauntlet track, standard HO and Narrow Gauge HOn3. The Standard Gauge is DCC and and Narrow Gauge is DC on the same right of way.
The Narrow Gauge crosses over, follows then exits the opposite side of the standard.
This track is being constructed by our 20 something year old members.
To those who say the hobby is dying or young people don’t have an interest in modeling. We beg to differ.

2026 Holiday Open House
09/11/2026

2026 Holiday Open House

We are flattered that one of our scenes from the City of Steelton on the Mon Yough Valley was the focus of a visitor’s p...
08/23/2026

We are flattered that one of our scenes from the City of Steelton on the Mon Yough Valley was the focus of a visitor’s photography and won 3rd place at the Westmoreland Fair photography competition.

06/21/2026

Happy Fathers Day to all our MMRC dads!! Love, Club Mom

A new coal yard is being added on a second deck to the Mon Yough Valley. This whole upper area is being revamped with tw...
06/10/2026

A new coal yard is being added on a second deck to the Mon Yough Valley. This whole upper area is being revamped with two coal mine/tipples a small coal patch town and refreshed mountain scenery.
These changes will add additional operational functions to layout.

FULL SIZE MODEL RAILROADING The McKeesport Model Railroad Club in conjunction with the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad ...
05/17/2026

FULL SIZE MODEL RAILROADING The McKeesport Model Railroad Club in conjunction with the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad held a private Photo Charter May 16th, 2026. The VERY LAST outing of former Conemaugh and Black Lick Railroad SW7 111 was temporarily lettered for the McKeesport Club's fictional Union Creek Industrial RR on a short Photo Freight. The locomotive is slated to be repainted into another scheme shortly. This is NOT AI, this is NOT Photoshop, It is the real deal. The 100 Ton hopper car WMSX 834314 permanently lettered for the Club's Mon Yough Valley RR was included in the train. The Club donated funds from this event to WMSR 2-8-0 734 Steam Locomotive. The MMRC would like to send out a BIG THANKS to the Management staff, Crew and Volunteers at the WMSR for making this event possible.

HO Scale models of 100 Ton MYV hopper have been ordered and will be produced by Bowser Manufacturing. No production release date has been set yet.

The Mckeesport Model Railroad Club extends its deepest sympathies to the family of Robert M. Mihalchik.  Rob passed away...
04/06/2026

The Mckeesport Model Railroad Club extends its deepest sympathies to the family of Robert M. Mihalchik. Rob passed away suddenly on Thursday, April 2, 2026 at his home. Rob was a member of the Mckeesport Model Railroad club where he brought not only his many modeling talents but his humor and smile to the other members. Rob will be missed by his fellow modelers and friends.

https://www.snyderfuneralservices.com/obituaries/robert-mihalchik/ #!/Obituary

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2209 Walnut Street
McKeesport, PA
15132

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