Established 1980 as a nonprofit organization to promote interest in model railroading.
• Named after the auto bridge crossing the Thames River on Rte. 2A. Function
• Design and build decorated modular components of larger layouts.
• Transport and erect modules at various public venues to build operating layouts.
• Operate trains and educate the public on the model railroad hobby. Addresses
• Physical Location – 72 Rte. 2, Preston, CT 06365"
"• Mailing – MPRR, PO Box 624, Ledyard, CT 06339
• Web Site – www.mprr.org
• Facebook – Mohegan Pequot Model Railroad Club
• POC – Tom Snyder (President) - (860) 234-1138"
"Modeling Scales
• O 1:48 scale (permanent and traveling)
• HO 1:87 scale (permanent and traveling
• N 1:160 scale (traveling but not fully implemented)
• Z 1:220 scale (traveling) Learning Experiences (as a club member)
• Model railroading modular design techniques
• Use of materials in building train equipment, buildings and scenery
• Tuning and detailed improvement of model trains
• Painting techniques
• Electric wiring basics
• Exposure to new technologies such as digital control and 3D printing
• Interactions with more experience modelers in hands-on learning of concepts
• Running of your favorite model trains
• Full access to clubhouse and club operating equipment
• Trips to other clubs, other model railroad club events, full scale railroad attractions, and railfanning (just watching trains)"