If you live in the area you might just find this interesting!
The New York Society Of Model Engineers. who I believe is the oldest model train club in the country, are holding their annual "Open House." Here's the details.
https://patch.com/new-jersey/mahwah/all-aboard-ny-society-engineers-model-train-event-bergen-co
And the NYSME website.
https://www.modelengineers.org/
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