Hudson Model Railroad Club

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Hudson Model Railroad Club Founded in 1980, the Hudson Model Railroad Club operates a 2,000 sq ft freelanced HO layout. We are l

The HMRRC is a non-profit orginization consisting of over 30 members. We own and operate an HO scale freelanced 2000 square foot layout, modeling many Northeast Railroads from various era's. The HMRRC is located at 97 Martin Street in the (Hudson Section) of Plains Twp, Pennsylvania. The Club Hosts its Annual Winter Open House each year, which usually runs from the Last Weekend in November to the First Weekend in January.The club meets every Wednesday Night between 7:00 p.m and 10:00 p.m.

Our 2026-2027 Open House schedule is here! We'll be seeing you soon. Follow us as we approach and prepare for another s...
09/13/2026

Our 2026-2027 Open House schedule is here! We'll be seeing you soon. Follow us as we approach and prepare for another season!

We were pleased to be part of the Community Partner tent at Railfest 2026, celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the arriv...
09/07/2026

We were pleased to be part of the Community Partner tent at Railfest 2026, celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the arrival of Steamtown from Bellows Falls, VT. We met some wonderful individuals and families and hopefully inspired people young and old to stay interested and get more involved in railroading. Whether at a local tourist operation, a club or in your basement, the hobby provides hours of fun and an opportunity to learn and grow together. We look forward to our Open House season and will post our schedule shortly. See you soon!

Railfest 2026 Saturday Edition is underway! The Hudson Model Railroad Club is proud to be a Community Partner with Stea...
09/05/2026

Railfest 2026 Saturday Edition is underway! The Hudson Model Railroad Club is proud to be a Community Partner with Steamtown for a second year. We will be at Railfest today and tomorrow from 9-5. Join the fun and see all the visiting equipment and operating trains Steamtown has to offer. Stop by and say hello!

South to Spencer! The MBTA (Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority) 250th Anniversary engine is on the way to Spenc...
08/14/2026

South to Spencer! The MBTA (Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority) 250th Anniversary engine is on the way to Spencer, NC for the gathering of numerous specially painted 250 locomotives. Coincidentally, one of the locomotives that will join the MBTA GP40M-3 is the Milwaukee Road 156, the SD40-2 painted in 1975 for the Bicentennial celebration which has been preserved and faithfully restored. Show here in model form on the branchline, whether it's 1976 or 2026, we always have wide and exciting variety of trains to share with the public. Stay tuned for information on Railfest and our Open House season!

07/12/2026

Much like taking a new car for a test drive, locomotive manufacturers roster small "Demonstrator" fleets of their newest locomotives. The intention of these units is for the railroad companies to test out and determine if they will commit to buying the new power. With price tags ranging from $1.5 to $2.3 million dollars each, these assets are produced to order numbers rather than sitting in a dealership.

Here we see a model of one of the two demonstrators (EMDX 8000 & 8001) for the 5000-horsepower Electro-Motive SD80MAC leading one of the club member's trains through the "Hudson" interlocking and into "Coxton" yard.

Happy Fourth of July everyone! We hope you have a great day celebrating our nation’s founding and our continuing freedom...
07/04/2026

Happy Fourth of July everyone! We hope you have a great day celebrating our nation’s founding and our continuing freedom. This year is particularly special, being it is the 250th Anniversary of our great country which was founded on July 4th, 1776 in Philadelphia, PA. Last weekend, we hosted an American-themed open house, with the emphasis being on our nation’s colors; red, white, and blue.

Many railroads in 1976 painted locomotives into “Bicentennial” paint schemes, which we showcased. This year for the “Semiquincentennial”, many real railroads are currently getting into the same trend.

Enjoy this gallery of photos from this past weekend, and make sure to stay tuned for our winter open house dates announcement! Enjoy the holiday and be safe. 🇺🇸 🚂 🎆

It is with great sadness that we at the Hudson Model Railroad Club recognize the passing of Jody Nichols, age 65, after ...
07/03/2026

It is with great sadness that we at the Hudson Model Railroad Club recognize the passing of Jody Nichols, age 65, after a long battle with cancer. Jody was a member of the club for many years and was a driving force behind the layout and the Pocono & Hudson Railroad proto freelance that we embrace today. Our hearts go out to those who knew and loved Jody and wish them peace as they continue life's journey without his presence. We are grateful to have known Jody and shared this wonderful hobby with him.
For more information and condolences, please visit the Charles H. Litwin Funeral Home, Nicholson, PA.

Check out this new repaint of Milwaukee Road SD40-2 #156, dressed into its 1976 “Bicentennial” red, white and blue sche...
07/02/2026

Check out this new repaint of Milwaukee Road SD40-2 #156, dressed into its 1976 “Bicentennial” red, white and blue scheme. Stay tuned for a future post featuring this locomotive and other patriotic paint schemes of the past and present.

06/28/2026

Make us apart of your Sunday routine! The club will be open from 12-4pm today. Come see operating model trains maybe even a real train right outside of our building.

We would like to thank our guests today for joining us today. We had quite the collection of equipment operating and on...
06/28/2026

We would like to thank our guests today for joining us today. We had quite the collection of equipment operating and on display and a table full of goodies to peruse and buy (stickers, can coozies and calendars). Here's a sampling of photos for those who couldn't join. Enjoy!

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97 Martin Street
Plains, PA
18705

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