Baltimore Society of Model Engineers

BSME Open House shows

We hold open house shows to promote the hobby of model railroading, we have held our open houses for 75 years! If you are interested in the hobby, we also welcome new members!

We are open the Second Sunday of each month, except May!

Weather and Holidays permitting, plan to drop by to see trains run, find out more about the trains, the hobby, and our club.

We are planning to be open on the following dates for the 2007-2008 Holiday season

Sunday, January 20, 2008
Sunday, January 27, 2008
Sunday, February 3, 2008
Sunday, February 10, 2008

The club will be open from 1:00 to 5:00pm each day.

You will see operating trains and trolley cars in both HO and O scale. We also have many other displays of models and railroad items, including a real steam locomotive bell and whistle.

If you have a group who would like to visit the club, please e-mail your request to: bsme1932@yahoo.com.

Admission is by donation. We suggest donations of $5 per person, $3 for ages 3-13, and $10 for a family. (That is a lot less than the cost of movie tickets!)

For a preview of what you'll see and a description of our display look at our layouts.

We are located at 225 W. Saratoga St in downtown Baltimore, between Howard St and Park Ave. Howard Street is the extension of I-395 into downtown. I-395 is the main downtown exit from I-95. If you are driving south it will be just after going through the Fort McHenry Tunnel (toll tunnel). Saratoga Street is one block south of Mulberry Street, which is route 40 eastbound. Parking is available on the street and is free on Sundays. We are one block north of the Lexington Light Rail Station, and two blocks east of the Lexington Market Metro station.

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If you need more directions, call the club at: 410-837-BSME (2763), and leave a message or send e-mail to: bsme1932@yahoo.com.