Jerry caught the action at the SMSG Display Layout, set up in Toledo, 2009. The auto dealership was scratch built by Jerry (both photos). For more photos click either image.2010 Spring Spree Photos...
The 2010 Spring Spree was sponsored by the SMSG and the Central Ohio S Gaugers. The event was held at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center in Dearborn, Michigan, April 30 thru May 1, 2010. To view a slide show of photos taken in the Convention Hall CLICK HERE.
About Us ...
The SMSG was formed in 1978 by a group of metro Detroiters interested in S gauge model railroading. Our membership includes modelers, collectors (AF, hi-rail and scale), manufacturers and distributors.
(Left photo) SMSG members pose for a group
photo at Bob Stelmach's home in Oxford, MI.
following the April, 2010 club meeting.
Dennis Vallance photo
(taken by Shirley).
In recent years the membership has ranged from 40 to 50 model railroaders, coming from as far away as Western Michigan, Northern Ohio and Ontario, Canada.
Many of us trace our roots back to the toy trains and tinplate of 1950s through the 1960s, and including famous names American Flyer, Marx and Lionel. 
We don’t limit
ourselves to any one facet of the hobby. Members build home layouts in scale, standard and narrow gauge,
Hi Rail and American Flyer. As a club, we've built several modules, based on the S-Mod Standards, and display them at local railroad events.
Our club donated and maintains a small display layout at the Steam Institute in Owosso, Michigan. SMSG members have also constructed a large display layout and purchased a trailer to store and transport the sections to local train shows and conventions.
SMSG Interests & Activities
- Scale, HiRail and American Flyer interests.
- Standard and narrow gauge modelers.
- Members use AC, DC and DCC, with and without sound.
- Monthly meetings, September through June.
- Annual summer picnic in July or August.
- Monthly newsletter & eNews update.
- Club sponsored module layout.
- Large mobile display layout.
- Many member home layouts in scale & hirail.
Memberships Open
Click here "Contact us" or plan on attending one of our regular meetings for more information.Web sites related to Prototype and Model Railroading
Site updated
August 7, 2010