Founded in 1983 Our 43rd Year!
Our next event is the Greater Toledo Toy and Train Show on Sunday March 8th at Owens Community College from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, Early Bird admission at 9:00 am!.
All 3 of our divisions, O, HO, & N, will have train displays at the show. Stop by and say "Hi" and enjoy some model railroad action! More information at https://www.toymasters.org/ .
Congratulations to the Swanton Area Railroad and Model Club!
The Swanton Area Railroad and Model Club was recognized by the Toledo Metroparks for the 2025 Dedicated Group service award at their annual banquet to recognize groups and individuals who contribute over 100 hours of volunteer work for the year. Many thanks to all of club members who contributed to the over 400 hours that we had in setting up, running, and tearing down of the 2025 Holidays at the Manor House O-gauge display. Dennis & Denise Heban, Marianne Duvendack, and Randy & Gloria Box represented the club at the banquet.
Club Meeting Information!
Due to the fire at the Swanton Village Hall, March and April's meetings will be held at St. Richard's St. Francis Hall, 333 Brookside Drive, Swanton. Park in back lot and follow the signs.
Social hour begins at 7:15 pm, business meeting at 8:00 pm.
Date - Show and Tell Theme
January 2 - Favorite locomotive
February 6 - Wabash
March 6 - Unique flatcar loads
**April 3 - New York Central**
May 1 - Operating cars
June 5 - Santa Fe
July 10 - Free-for-all
August 7 - Detroit, Toledo, & Ironton
September 11 - Tank cars
October 2 - Fall - orange, yellow, & brown
November 6 - Cabooses (Cabeese?)
December 4
All above subject to weather. Please listen to local media or check the Swanton Model Railroad Club – Members Only! or Swanton Area Railroad and Model Club, Inc. Facebook page.
The meeting will be automatically cancelled at Snow Level 2 or above in either Fulton or Lucas County, not necessarily both.