CID Activities & Events
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The Central Indiana Division (CID) of the Midwest Region is a busy group. Plan to join us during these and other activities.
Saturday, August 8, 2026
Summer Picnic With the Indiana Live Steamers
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More details will be released soon, about a membership outing with the Live Steamers group in the Columbus, IN area.
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Time: Enjoy lunch in the 10 AM - 1 PM range, with train rides that afternoon.
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The location is noted on the club's website: CLICK HERE
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Plan to join us!
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Saturday, October 3, 2026
Modelers Meet
Modelers meets are typically in-person events where NMRA members and their guests can share ideas, report on progress of current projects, display completed works, etc. It is always fun to see what others in the hobby are doing or to hear about their plans.
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The next CID / NMRA event will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2026 from 10 AM to 3 PM. Future events are set for Saturday, January 2, 2027 and Saturday, April 10, 2027
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2026 & 2027 Dates / Mark Your Calendars!
Display Events @ Area Public Libraries
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The CID typically holds "display only" events around the Division several times a year (no vendors, just modular layouts and informational displays). The primary goal is to introduce the hobby of model railroading during these special events.
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Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Locations and Dates:
Carmel Library Show, November 7, 2026
Mooresville Public Library, January 16, 2027
Avon Public Library, February 20, 2027
Fort Ben Library, April 3, 2027
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The next in-person Modelers Meet will be held Saturday, October 3, 2026
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The CID will meet at the Irvington Presbyterian Church. This is an in-person event!
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Time: 10 AM to 3 PM
Location: 55 Johnson Avenue, Indianapolis
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Plan to participate in the feature presentation and a period to show-and-tell about your present and future projects.
And as always, we also look forward to sharing our projects (past, current, and future) with each other. Plan to join us!
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Track Talk Programs: Alternating In-person Meets and ZOOM meetings
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The next Track Talk session will be announced soon. Check back here for details about this actvity!
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CID members are encouraged to participate in these educational and social events.
Note: We are always seeking topics for our Track Talk. Contact us with any ideas you would like to present or see discussed.
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Bring your deep thoughts, questions and pictures to share with all.​​​​​​​​​
Extra Fare !
The events sponsored by the CID are popular in central Indiana (train shows, clinics, modelers meets, etc.) But there are others events too, and here is more of what is going on in our area.
For more information click here for information from the Naptown and White River Model Railroad Club website
Special Exhibit at the Indiana Historical Society
Electric Railways in Indiana
The Electric Railway: Indiana’s Interurbans opened on March 15 and runs through Aug. 1, 2026. The exhibit is supported by Thomas and Sue Hoback, and Ayres Foundation, Inc.
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Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center450 West Ohio Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202
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Area Train Shows Click on photo to view
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This will open a .pdf file which will show upcoming train shows for the Indiana, Michigan and Ohio area. It is maintained and supplied to the CID superintendent by Ken Skopp of the Grand River Valley Railroad Club in Wyoming, Michigan and is updated on a monthly basis.
