Valley model railroad club on track for open houses
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November 22, 2024

Valley model railroad club on track for open houses

By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 

The Mid-Mon Valley Model Railroad Club will host its annual open house from 5 to 9 tonight.

To join the Mid-Mon Valley Model Railroad Club, one must, of course, have an interest in model railroading, and welcome a healthy dose of friendly teasing.

“We get along real well because we’re on each other’s case all the time,” said Ray Helster, club president.

The Mid-Mon Valley Model Railroad Club has been preparing for its busiest time of year, as it will hold its annual open house from 5 p.m. t...

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