Thank you to all of the clinicians and layout owners that presented during NERx 2025. We appreciate the time and dedication to helping produce a fantastic event. Thank you also to the viewers that watched each night and asked thoughtful questions of our clinicians. Your participation is why we host these events.
If you missed any of the sessions then click on the link below to take you directly to the YouTube video for that session.
If you are interested in presenting a clinic or have a layout you would like to have on the layout tour, then please reach out by sending an email to info@nerx.org with a short description and we will be in touch!
Join Us in March 2026 for our next event.
| Time | Type | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 6:30pm | Clinic | Soldering: Tips, Tricks, and Techniques |
| 7:30pm | Roundtable | Railroad Prototype Modelers Meets |
| 8:30pm | Layout Tour | The Manhattan Terminal |
| 9:00pm | Clinic | Weathering a Boxcar |
| 10:00pm | Sponsor Presentation | Mine Mount Models |
| 10:00pm | Layout Tour | Union Railroad |
| Time | Type | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 6:30pm | Clinic | Scratchbuilding a Rural Station |
| 7:30pm | Roundtable | 3D Printing |
| 8:30pm | Layouts | Union Pacific |
| 9:00pm | Clinic | A Railroad Signaling Primer, Part IV |
| 10:00pm | Sponsor Presentation | MiniPrints |
| 10:00pm | Layout Tour | Garden State Model RR |
| Time | Type | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 6:30pm | Clinic | Railroads and the Natural Ice Industry |
| 7:30pm | Roundtable | Simulations |
| 8:30pm | Layout Tour | New Haven Railroad |
| 9:00pm | Clinic | Making Foam Cradles |
| 10:00pm | Sponsor Presentation | Inter-Action Hobbies |
| 10:00pm | Layout Tour | Denver Rio Grande and Western |
| Time | Type | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 6:30pm | Clinic | Plastic Rocks |
| 7:30pm | Roundtable | Concord Flyer Preview |
| 8:30pm | Layout Tour | Lake Ontario Shore |
| 9:00pm | Clinic | Building a Layout in a Year |
| 10:00pm | Sponsor Presentation | Tony's Train Exchange |
| 10:00pm | Layout Tour | Donner Pass |
The following Tips & Tricks were played during our event
| Title | Presenter |
|---|---|
| Working with 12mm Static Grass | Jim Walsh |
| Let Those Cars Roll | Bill Harley |
| Fast Tracks Single Crossovers | Chuck Diljak, MMR |
| Lighting on the Cheap | Drew James, MMR |
| Cable Stackers | John Krivitza |
| Building Grade Crossings | Dick Heir |
| Acrylic Markers | Greg Brockway |
| Scenery Tips | Jim Fairbanks, MMR |
| Hydrangea Trees | Greg Brockway |
We highlighted the models submitted during the show. Check out the following video clips. You can also check out the Model Showcase Page!. Thanks to Chuck Diljak, MMR for pulling together these videos!
| Title |
|---|
| Model Showcase Part 1 |
| Model Showcase Part 2 |
| Model Showcase Part 3 |
| Model Showcase Part 4 |
Check out the full lineup of clinics on the Clinic Page. Clinic Lineup
Bruce will give a history of the ice industry and its relationship with the railroads.
John will show how scratch building a small rural station can earn a Merit Award.
Greg will demonstrate tips and techniques on how to get a perfect solder joint.
Check out the full lineup of Roundtables on the Roundtable Discussions Page. Roundtable Discussions
Join our panalists as they talk about the increasing popularity of RPM meets.
3D Printing has revolutionized model railroading. Come listen to how these panalists are utilizing these tools.
Come see how are panalists are building models and railroads in the virtual world.
The next in-person NER Convention will be in Concord, New Hampshire. Come hear what is in store!
This year we return to the Seacoast Division of the NER. The event will be held at the Grappone Center in Concord, New Hampshire from Thursday, September 11 through Sunday, September 14.
NERX is free to all attendees. If you like what you see, please consider making a donation to the Northeastern Region, NMRA. All donations go to supporting the many programs in our various divisions. We are a non-profit organization and your donations may be fully tax deductible.