MADModules

MADModules at Mid-Atlantic Narrow Gauge Guild 27th Annual Module Meet on 05/21/10

Geren — Fri, 21 May 2010 14:00:00 +0000

New Module Standard Published … Finally!

Geren — Sun, 16 May 2010 21:33:02 +0000

Thanks to a lot of hard work by Kevin Hunter, our updated module standards (version 2.01) are finally published! Never fear, though. As promised, the updated specification is fully backwards compatible with the original standards, as well as those of most of the other On30 modular groups across the United States.

Be sure to get your copy today!

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MADModules at Midwest Narrow Gauge Show on 03/25/10

Geren — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 14:00:00 +0000

MADModules at Great Scale Model Train Show on 02/06/10

Geren — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 12:16:32 +0000

Last Run: Bob Beebe

Geren — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 18:02:18 +0000

I received word this morning that Bob Beebe, one of the organizers of the Kimberton module meet, passed away yesterday morning at his home in Pennsylvania. Bob had been running the meet for nearly 20 years, after having taken it over from Roger Cutter, Steve Fisher and Bill Miller.

More information will be provided as I receive it.

Kimberton, PA, 05/15/09

Geren — Fri, 15 May 2009 05:01:38 +0000

A very fun day was had by all the moduleers participating in our grand setup at the 26th narrow gauge modular meet in Kimberton. These pictures feature modules by Geren Mortensen (The On30Guy), Nathan Kline, Kevin Hunter and Robert Wall.

Although not shown in these pictures, Geren was able to coax both of his Forney’s into trips over the whole railroad, with only a couple of trouble spots, thanks to the group spending a fair amount of time making sure the section joints were fairly smooth, and fitting the Forneys with longer-shafted couplers.

Coming up to Kimberton

Geren — Fri, 01 May 2009 03:07:23 +0000

Progress made on Geren's yard modules

This year’s Kimberton module meet is fast approaching, and it looks as if the MADModules groups will be well represented. Approximately 48 feet of “standard” modules will be augmented with 45-50 feet of Kevin Hunter’s “Berrett Hill” modules to build one of the largest layout for the MADModules groups to date. A splendid time is expected for everyone!

Mid-Hudson Meet Report

Geren — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 03:17:55 +0000

Larry Rickert of the Tri-State group has updated his web site with pictures from the recent Mid-Hudson meet up in New Paltz. Looks like a splendid time was had by all. You can visit his site and see what you missed here. Larry also reports that the “modules hooked up and ran pretty well. A few adjustments are needed here and there, but overall things went very well.”

Great job guys!

James River Division April 4 Test Run

Geren — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 17:54:43 +0000

While Kevin and Geren were showing off the Mid-Atlantic and Berrett Hill modules at the Great Scale Model Train Show in Timonium last week, the James River Division gang were busy with a test setup. The group seems to really have it together. Look for more on their efforts in the near future. For now, here’s a short video of their get-together.

Getting Started with Modular On30

Geren — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 20:58:54 +0000

We know that there are many of you out there who have downloaded the MADModules module spec and the Berrett Hill Module Guidelines. We also know that there are many of you on several e-mail lists that have been following progress. A few you you have even built modules. But, we also know that many of you are on the fence about actually building a module or two.

Our resided madman, Kevin Hunter, has just the thing to get you started — he’ll build your module frames and/or cartage for you, to either MADModule or Berrett Hill specs! All you need to do is contact him about it.

It’s also not necessary to have a module to be active in the group. Just come out to the shows and help with setup, teardown, running trains and talking to people. If my wife can do it, so can you (she even wears a WW&F sweatshirt to shows!)! As an added incentive, if you’re planning on helping at a Great Scale Model Train Show setup, your admission for the weekend is free!

So, come on out. Let’s see you at a show!