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Clubs
Here at Time Machine Hobby we have 4 train clubs and a radio control club, and two gaming clubs. These are for Club Members or people interested in becoming club members. Walk-in's Welcome.
Radio Control - Club Revolution
Club Revolution RC is our newest Radio Control Club that meets here at Time Machine Hobby. Here you will find Radio Control tutorials and race schedules.
Rocketry Club
Stay Tuned. This is going to be a new club. When we have more details, we'll let you know.
Gaming - Barrett's Basement Brigadiers
A group of avid gamers in northeastern Connecticut. We play most of our games at The Time Machine Hobby in Manchester, CT.
Gaming - Hartford Area Historical Gamers
Stay Tuned. This is going to be a new club. When we have more details, we'll let you know.
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Trains - Marklin On-Track
Meets every 3rd Saturday at 9:00 a.m. at Time Machine Hobby
Bob Bell - On Track Coordinator
This Club's primary interest is in the History, operation, building and technical aspects of Marklin trains.
Coffee and donuts will be served.
Trains - The CT Society of Ferroequinologists and Model Railway Engineers (AKA Manchester Hi-Railers)
Meets every Thursday night at 6:30 p.m. at Time Machine Hobby.
What is the theory behind the club?
To design and build model railways based on 1950-1970 railways using historical Southern New England properties. The club educates people about the train hobby including construction and operation.
Who are the club leaders?
President: Ted Polinski, Vice President: Gene Koss, Secretary: Stu Horn, Treasurer: Don Sierakowski.
Is an application needed? eMail Bob Bell
Does the club put on any shows for the public?
CT Eastern Railway Museum, Cheshire H.S., Windham H.S. and every 1st and 3rd Sunday here at Time Machine Hobby.
When does the club meet?
Thursday Nights. What are the club dues? $36.00 per year.
Additional Comments...
CSFMRE is a 52 year old group of enthusiastic, active model railroaders. Join us for great fun with historical research, model building and railroad operation on the New Haven RR and it's interchange lines.
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Trains - HO Silk-City Model Rail Club
Meets every Thursday night at 7:00 p.m. at Time Machine Hobby.
What is the theory behind the club?
Silk City operates one of the largest HO scale model railroad layouts in New England.
Who are the club leaders?
Superintendent: Jeramiah Walden, Assistant Superintendent Mark Granville, Treasurer: Frank Lea.
Is an application needed?
No.
Does the club put on any shows for the public?
Every 1st and 3rd Sunday here at Time Machine Hobby.
When does the club meet?
Thursday Nights at 7:00pm - 9:00pm.
What are the club dues?
$48.00 per year.
Additional Comments...
We are always looking for new members who like model trains, and like working with a good group of enthusiasts.
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Trains - Central Valley N Scale
Meets every Thursday night at 6:30 p.m. at Time Machine Hobby.
What is the theory behind the club?
Build and operate the N Scale Layout at Time Machine Hobby. Many of the members are also active in N Track.
Who are the club leaders?
None.
Is an application needed?
No.
Does the club put on any shows for the public?
Every 1st and 3rd Sunday here at Time Machine Hobby.
When does the club meet?
Thursday Nights 6:30pm - 8:00pm. What are the club dues? None.
Additional Comments...
Instead of dues, we ask that you contribute to the layout. i.e. wiring, landscaping, track laying, etc.