About Our Club
Purpose and Mission
Established in 2005 with the support of Shannondell at Valley Forge, the Shannondell Model Railroad Club (SMRC) and its Shannondell Model Railroad (SMR) were intended to provide an outlet for creativity and dedication to the form of transportation known as the railroad.
Model railroading strives to mirror the real world of railroading as closely as possible and thus calls for knowledge and skills in many fields, from design and construction, geography, industry, community, entertainment, computer science, photography and finance. In short, model railroading provides the opportunity to use and hone skills in a very broad range of fields.
But model railroading is more than that: it provides enjoyment to everyone, no matter the age, who works on or simply visits the Shannondell Model Railroad.
Established in 2005 with the support of Shannondell at Valley Forge, the Shannondell Model Railroad Club (SMRC) and its Shannondell Model Railroad (SMR) were intended to provide an outlet for creativity and dedication to the form of transportation known as the railroad.
Model railroading strives to mirror the real world of railroading as closely as possible and thus calls for knowledge and skills in many fields, from design and construction, geography, industry, community, entertainment, computer science, photography and finance. In short, model railroading provides the opportunity to use and hone skills in a very broad range of fields.
But model railroading is more than that: it provides enjoyment to everyone, no matter the age, who works on or simply visits the Shannondell Model Railroad.
Location
The Shannondell Model Railroad (SMR) is located in the Ashcroft Clubhouse at Shannondell at Valley Forge, a retirement community located in Audubon, PA.
The Shannondell Model Railroad consists of a 25' by 30' (7.6 x 9.1 meter) HO-scale model railroad layout along with additional space for offices and workshops (see Layout for details).
Ownership and Operation
Shannondell Model Railroad is owned and operated by the Shannondell Model Railroad Club (SMRC). The SMRC (or Club) was formed in 2005. Membership and Organization of the Club are described here.
The History of the Club and of its railroad are detailed here.
The Shannondell Model Railroad consists of a 25' by 30' (7.6 x 9.1 meter) HO-scale model railroad layout along with additional space for offices and workshops (see Layout for details).
Ownership and Operation
Shannondell Model Railroad is owned and operated by the Shannondell Model Railroad Club (SMRC). The SMRC (or Club) was formed in 2005. Membership and Organization of the Club are described here.
The History of the Club and of its railroad are detailed here.