NYSME was originally organized in 1926 in New York City. In its early years, the organization moved to and from various locations throughout Manhattan. In the early 1940’s, the organization moved to the Lackawanna’s Hoboken Terminal in Hoboken, NJ. During the mid-1950’s the organization moved to its current location in Carlstadt, NJ. At our present location, the organization features two operating model railroad displays. One railroad, The Union Connecting, models two rail O-Scale (1/4″ to the foot) while the other railroad, The Union, Hoboken, and Overland, models HO scale (1/8″ to the foot).
NYSME was originally organized in 1926 in New York City. In its early years, the organization moved to and from various locations throughout Manhattan. In the early 1940’s, the organization moved to the Lackawanna’s Hoboken Terminal in Hoboken, NJ. During the mid-1950’s the organization moved to its current location in Carlstadt, NJ. At our present location, the organization features two operating model railroad displays. One railroad, The Union Connecting, models two rail O-Scale (1/4″ to the foot) while the other railroad, The Union, Hoboken, and Overland, models HO scale (1/8″ to the foot).
The New York Society of Model Engineers welcomes the interest of prospective members in the Society. We invite anyone who has an interest in model railroading and railroad history to join our organization.
There are five different membership levels in our organization depending on your involvement and age.
Full membership in the Society is open to all who are eighteen years of age or over, following a completion of a one year probationary period. A person shall be considered a full member after that period with full rights and privileges in the organization.
Junior membership may be granted to those persons who are over sixteen years of age but under eighteen years of age. Junior members have no vote in the affairs of the Society nor shall they hold an elected office. Upon reaching the age of 18, Junior members may apply for full membership in the Society.
Associate membership may be granted to those who do not live in the New York metropolitan area and who have a nominal interest in the Society.
Corporate membership may be granted to corporations, societies, clubs etc. desiring an affiliation with the Society. Please contact NYSME for additional information.
The New York Society of Model Engineers, Inc is dedicated to educating the public and preserving the history of American Railroads through models, exhibits and memorabilia. Your monetary gift of any amount helps the Society continue in this endeavor
