Thank you to all of the clinicians and layout owners that presented during NERx 2026. We appreciate the time and dedication to helping produce a fantastic event. Thank you also to the viewers that watched each night and asked thoughtful questions of our clinicians. Your participation is why we host these events.
And a big thank-you to our sponsors for providing gift certificates to some lucky winners, miniprints, Inter-Action Hobbies, Mine Mount Models, Tony's Train Exchange, ITLA Scale Models, Scale Sound Systems, and Iowa Scaled Engineering.
If you missed any of the sessions then click on the link below to take you directly to the YouTube video for that session.
If you are interested in presenting a clinic or have a layout you would like to have on the layout tour, then please reach out by sending an email to info@nerx.org with a short description and we will be in touch!
Stay tuned for information on our next event.
| Time | Type | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 6:30pm | Clinic | Choosing & Creating an Era for a Model Railway |
| 7:30pm | Roundtable | Virtual Operations |
| 8:30pm | Layout Tour | Southern Pacific Donner Pass |
| 9:00pm | Clinic | Railroad Photography of Donald W. Fuller |
| 10:00pm | Sponsor Presentation | Mine Mount Models |
| 10:00pm | Layout Tour | Boston and Albany Central Division |
| Time | Type | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 6:30pm | Clinic | Basic Scenery from the Ground Up |
| 7:30pm | Roundtable | Modular Model Railroading |
| 8:30pm | Layout Tour | New York & Long Branch |
| 9:00pm | Clinic | Photography 101 for Railfans & Modelers |
| 10:00pm | Sponsor Presentation | Inter-Action Hobbies |
| 10:00pm | Layout Tour | Raquette Lake Railway |
| Time | Type | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 6:30pm | Clinic | Railroad Night Photography Large & Small Scale |
| 7:30pm | Roundtable | Eyes on the NER Convention Preview |
| 8:30pm | Layout Tour | BNSF Montana Division |
| 9:00pm | Clinic | Centercabs and Kitchens |
| 10:00pm | Sponsor Presentation | miniprints and ITLA |
| 10:00pm | Layout Tour | Pennsylvannia Railroad New York Division |
| Time | Type | Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6:30pm | Clinic | Coal, Cod, and Cash | |
| 7:30pm | Roundtable | Immersive Technology | |
| 8:30pm | Layout Tour | The Valley Local | |
| 9:00pm | Clinic | Barcodes for the Chaotic Modeler | |
| 10:00pm | Sponsor Presentation | Scale Sound Systems and Iowa Scaled Engineering | |
| 10:00pm | Layout Tour | New York Society of Model Engineers |
The following Tips & Tricks were played during our event
| Title | Presenter |
|---|---|
| Track Cleaning Technique | John Valachovic |
| Embedded Rails | Dick Hehir |
| Rusty and Dusty - Cleaning Aids | Peter Bach |
| A Short Story About a Tortoise | Chuck Diljak, MMR |
| Smartphone Images | James Lauser |
| Arduino Autoreverse Circuit | Dave Yale |
| Aileen's Tack-it Over and Over | Jim Walsh |
| Card Stock Trim and Ridges | John Valachovic |
| Weathering Passenger Car Underbodies | Drew James, MMR |
| Cheap Paint Brush Cleaning Station | John Valachovic |
| Wire Trees | Paul Stamp |
| Chain Link Fence | Dick Hehir |
We highlighted the models submitted during the show. Check out the following video clips. You can also check out the Model Showcase Page!. Thanks to Chuck Diljak, MMR for pulling together these videos!
| Title |
|---|
| Model Showcase Part 1 |
| Model Showcase Part 2 |
| Model Showcase Part 3 |
| Model Showcase Part 4 |
Check out the full lineup of clinics on the Clinic Page. Clinic Lineup
Doug will talk about he creates scenery from plaster to finished scene.
Learn about night photography, both model and prototype.
See the work that inspired opening the Center for Railroad Photography and Art.
Check out the full lineup of Roundtables on the Roundtable Discussions Page. Roundtable Discussions
Come learn what is new in the area of remote operations
No space for a layout? See what is happening in the world of modular railroading.
The next in-person NER Convention will be in Southbridge, Massachusetts. Come hear what is in store!
Join our panalists as they talk about making model railroads more interactive through technology.
This year we have three divisions co-hosting out event, the HUB Division, Little Rhody Division, and the Nutmeg Division are working to bring you this event. The convention will be held at the Wellsworth Hotel in Southbridge, Massachusetts from Thursday, October 15 through Sunday, October 18, 2026.
NERX is free to all attendees. If you like what you see, please consider making a donation to the Northeastern Region, NMRA. All donations go to supporting the many programs in our various divisions. We are a non-profit organization and your donations may be fully tax deductible.