David Michailof's modified Bachmann outside-frame Consolidation rounds a curve on the MADModules setup at Kimberton in 2007. Photo by Donna Mortensen.
The concept behind the On30 Modules Mid Atlantic modular group is to join together On30 model railroaders from the Mid Atlantic Region (Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Delaware and surrounding areas) to create a series of modules that convey the spirit of East Coast Narrow Gauge railroading- from Eastern Shore and Tidewater areas across the Piedmont and into the foothills of the Appalachians.
The On30 Modules Mid-Atlantic modular group exists only on the internet — we have no formal meeting place. We meet at the various train shows and module meets in the region and, occasionally, at the home of our chief instigator. MADModules.com is the group’s home outside of the Yahoo!Group, which hosts our discussion forum. You can visit our Yahoo!Group by clicking here.
The NBR&N (modular) and the Yosemite Short Line (sectional) are but two groups that have provided a great deal on inspiration for this work. Early on, the NBR&N was the closest On30 modular group to the region and the most likely candidate for interconnection, which influenced the standards used — an On30 Free-Mo modular standard was developed to provide a set of guidelines that would allow members to independently construct modules that could be joined together at shows and give the appearance of having been built as a sectional layout. More recently, the Tri-State On30 Module group to the north, and the James River Division to the south, have adopted the MADModule standard, and we have already begun joint setups with members of these groups.
There are numerous shows and meets throughout the region where modular get-togethers can be scheduled (Kimberton, Timonium, Various Mini-Meets). In addition, On30 modular groups are growing in popularity and the possibility of larger module meets is increasing all the time.
Modular railroading is not only fun but provides a great way to promote the hobby and meet fellow modellers. So lets have Fun!
Membership in the Yahoo!Group, and on this site, must be approved to prevent spam. This is normally done within 24hrs.
The module standards are posted in the files section of the Yahoo!Group, and are also maintained on this web site.