The Division’s features and benefits include:
Great Events
A hugely successful annual Model Train Show, the best all-trains show in the Southeast.
A quality starter layout raffled off every year at the Train Show, complete with DCC control.
The equally successful Piedmont Pilgrimage featuring 80+ open-house weekend layout tours from mid-October through November, which attracts more than 6,000 visitors annually and it’s free!
One or two open house layouts on the Sunday following the Division meeting (except for November when the Pilgrimage is conducted).
World Class Publications
The Division publication, the Timetable, distributed for free to over 600 model railroaders quarterly and now on-line in full color!
A comprehensive and user-friendly web page at www.piedmont-div.org
Fun and Informative Meetings & Modeling Railroad Resources
A member conducted model railroad clinic featured at each month’s meeting.
Periodic one-day hands-on “Train In’ Camp” clinics.
A division level Member Aid program where assistance can be provided to help new and experienced model railroaders with their questions about the hobby.
An extensive library where members can check out DVD’s, videos, books & documents for free.
NMRA Achievement Program and Contests
Current membership includes nine Master Model Railroaders.
Two NMRA Achievement Program sanctioned model contests annually, in April and October.
Community Involvement
The Piedmont Division supported Georgia & Tennessee Railroad layout at the Southeastern Railway Museum in Duluth.
An extensive Boy Scout Model Railroad Merit Badge program having certified more ethan 1,000 Scouts for the merit badge so far.
Exclusive Division Store Items
Quality Piedmont Division embroidered shirts and vests available at cost to the membership.
An exclusive Piedmont Division limited-edition heritage railcar offered every 2-3 years.