MCMR ACTIVITIES
Trains - YES!
Our Next Scheduled Public Event:
September 2024 - Pioneer Days - Albany, MN
The MCMR Clubhouse in the Depot is scheduled to be open each day for operational train demonstrations.
You can visit, ask all of the questions you'd like about our layout, and see operational trains.
(Donations are always welcomed and appreciated)
Please join us, bring the kids or plan to just be a kid!
September 2024 - Pioneer Days - Albany, MN
The MCMR Clubhouse in the Depot is scheduled to be open each day for operational train demonstrations.
You can visit, ask all of the questions you'd like about our layout, and see operational trains.
(Donations are always welcomed and appreciated)
Please join us, bring the kids or plan to just be a kid!
MCMR Locations & Timetables
Our Albany layout location (in the Great Northern Depot Building on the Stearns County Pioneer Park Grounds) is normally closed in winter months (NOV - APR) because of weather. Guests are usually welcome between MAY - OCT.
When open, MCMR Club Members usually meet between 7pm & 9pm on Wednesday nights, at this location (Albany) and for special events and meetings.
TYPICAL MEETING NIGHTS
When scheduled, club members meet on on Wednesday evenings to work on the layout (repair any issues, make changes, spruce up the scenery, etc.) on have operating sessions. On work nights, there is no operating run times times, except for authorized training or testing.
The MCMR operating sessions to run trains may be organized switching sessions or open and informal operating sessions.
When open, MCMR Club Members usually meet between 7pm & 9pm on Wednesday nights, at this location (Albany) and for special events and meetings.
TYPICAL MEETING NIGHTS
When scheduled, club members meet on on Wednesday evenings to work on the layout (repair any issues, make changes, spruce up the scenery, etc.) on have operating sessions. On work nights, there is no operating run times times, except for authorized training or testing.
The MCMR operating sessions to run trains may be organized switching sessions or open and informal operating sessions.
MCMR Club Business Meetings - Often scheduled about once per quarter at prearranged locations (usually 3-4 per year)
Some Active MCMR Members, Former Members & Friends
Since COVID-19, most business meetings have typically been held on Saturdays around lunchtime, often at the Lincoln Depot in St. Cloud.
Membership is notified by email of the specific dates, times and location in advance of the meetings.
All members are welcome to attend and take part in discussions at the meetings, however, only Life and Senior Members may vote.
Membership is notified by email of the specific dates, times and location in advance of the meetings.
All members are welcome to attend and take part in discussions at the meetings, however, only Life and Senior Members may vote.
Other MCMR Special Events
'Rocky' & 'Bulwinkle' @ Albany Pioneer Days - Moooo!
Open houses, flea markets and shows are the club's primary source of outside revenue.
The shows and open houses are also the club's major contact with the public and the press.
The actions and courtesy of all members during those events reflect on the club - for good or bad.
A maximum effort is required of all members in order for shows, open houses and flea markets to be successful.
MCMR dues are relatively low because of the income earned from these outside activities.
As part of our agreement with the Stearns County Pioneer Club, MCMR is required to be open for public viewing during their Pioneer Days show in mid-September.
MCMR can also hold our own Open Houses at other times during the year if our club so chooses.
If you want to have fun with trains, join us and become a member!
Click on the following link if interested: MCMR Contact Page
MCMR DEPOT ATTRACTION:
Burlington Northern (BN) Caboose
(to be restored)
MCMR's Albany Depot has an attraction located right behind the depot.
An original BN Caboose was acquired by the Pioneer Club.
The current plan is to restore the caboose to original condition.
Click here to see photos of the new caboose (from 2011 when it was still in the "YARD") and in it's current location at Pioneer Park: BN Caboose Photos
An original BN Caboose was acquired by the Pioneer Club.
The current plan is to restore the caboose to original condition.
Click here to see photos of the new caboose (from 2011 when it was still in the "YARD") and in it's current location at Pioneer Park: BN Caboose Photos
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