From October 21-24, 2021 the Mt. Claire Junction MER-NMRA Convention was held near Baltimore, MD. Several of the HARM members attended and participated in the convention at various levels. During the convention, there were several layout tours in the area that we visited. The layouts were wonderful displays of the craftsmanship and skill that these modelers have developed over many years. On Friday, Scott W presented a clinic at the convention on an “Introduction to JMRI Operations Pro.” It was very well attended and sparked a lot of interest and conversation among the attendees. It just would have been nice to have about 3 hours to go further in depth and not feel so rushed. Also during the convention, Fred E. and Scott W hosted operating sessions at their home layouts. The participants had a great time experiencing different layouts and operating schemes. Lastly, Ken P., Bill F, Fred E., and Scott W. hosted layout tours. Convention participants had a chance to stop by and see the layouts in action. Overall, the convention was a success and many new friends were made. If you have the chance to participate in an NMRA convention, don’t hesitate to pursue the opportunity, you will not regret it.
