Ohio Railfan Clubs?

Does anyone know of any railfan clubs out there in Ohio? I've been looking at the 20th Century Club out in Chicago, and I'd love to belong to something like that here, whether it be in NW Ohio or the Toledo area specifically.

Are there any such groups? If not, would there be enough interest in one to try an organizing process?

chessie8212,

Check out the Akron Railroad club and the Midwest Railroad Historical Foundation for starters.

Also, take a look at the NOARS website.

There are all sorts of groups out there!

The Ann Arbor Train Watchers Club is a good bunch to join, as well, and a good bit closer.

Ironically, I was thinking the same thing this week.

I looked into NRHS chapters and the closest ones are Brecksville (Cleveland) and Detroit Metro.

I have had some local encouragement to look into starting a chapter and I already know a few people who would gladly join.

Any thoughts from anyone in NW Ohio?

The chapter names are listed at the link below:
http://www.nrhs.com/chapters/index.html#s

The requirements for new chapters are linked here:
http://www.nrhs.com/start_your_own_nrhs_chapter.htm

WNYRailfan-

That's a great idea! I never thought of starting a local chapter for the NRHS. I could get a handful of people that would join, so I don't think that 10 people would be hard to get around to get started.

I'm definately interested in that approach. I never thought about it.

I've contacted the NRHS regarding establishing a new chapter, and should be getting the information packet in a matter of a week or so. I have, myself included, rounded up 4 people for sure, possibly 5. The NRHS requires a minimum of 10 members to establish a new chapter. I would imagine that there are enough folks out there interested.

What do you think? If you're interested, please go to this link and add your name to the list I've started.

http://www.ipetitions.com/campaigns/NRHS_NWOhio/

I have signed the petition and would be quite interested. If we do start a chapter we would have to get it up BEFORE December 17th (I Believe) The years final Toledo Modelers Train Swap Meet at the Lucas Co. Rec. Center

Ryan

Swanton has a model RR club, O, HO & N scales. I belive they are taking new members too. Contact me and I'll pass your name on

Is there any update on some form of Toledo Railroad Club?

Also Blissfield Model Railroad Club is taking new members they have a tripple decker, 1500' of mainline, 1940's era based in WV and Southern Ohio. C&O, B&O, Clinchfield, PRR, Virginian, and N&W roads Represented.

Their website is: http://www.blissfieldmrc.org