Division 12, Mid Central Region, NMRA, Inc., also known as the Alleghany Western Division, is a recently formed division of the National Model Railroad Association, located in Northwestern Pennsylvania and Southwestern New York.

For the most up-to-date information about our organization, membership meetings, or public events please use the News/Events page or search button at the bottom of this page.

How to Join: NMRA Application and Renewal

Next Membership Meeting Saturday, October 10th, 2026.

October 2026: Saturday, October 10th, 2026 10AM. French Creek Valley Railroad Historical Society’s restored B&LE freight depot, 136 Mead Avenue, Meadville, PA,16335. Vince Skibo High-Wide Loads on CSX PART 2

Next Division 12 BOD Meeting: The next Division 12 BOD meeting will be held via Zoom on Monday November 16th, 2026, at 7:30 PM. Zoom link will be sent to the membership prior to the meeting. If anyone has item(s) they wish to be included on the agenda, please let one of our leadership team members know.

Superintendent’s Letter for October 2026:

Superintendent’s Corner

NMRA President’s Award for Division Service

The NMRA President’s Award for Service to the Division (established in 2017) is awarded by the NMRA President to one individual in a Division in each Region per year, who has done outstanding “beyond-the-call-of-duty” work to make his or her local Division effective, engaging, and welcoming to members. Individuals are recommended to the NMRA President by the NMRA National Board of Directors, National Officers, or Region Presidents, as appropriate, and preferably always with the guidance of the Region Officials.

This year’s winner of the President’s Award for Division Service in the MCR is our very own Brad White. Brad is one of the founding members of the Alleghany Western Division. His dedication to the growth of the division lead to his nomination.

Former Div. 12 Superintendent, Mike Hauk presenting the NMRA Presidents award to Brad White.

Sincerely

Dale Desser Superintendent

Current Builder’s Plate newsletter available here.

Current Mid-Central Region Kingpin newsletter available here.

 

Know of any train shows in Western Pennsylvania, Western New York, or North East Ohio? Please send them to me at webeditor@div12mcr.org

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