Chattanooga Society of Model
Engineers, Inc.
PO Box
642, Dunlap, TN 37327
The Chattanooga Society of Model Engineers, Inc (CSME) is a recgonized 501c3 organization for people primarily interested in preserving and educating people in the important part railroads contributed to the US history through examples in large scale model railroading. During visits, organized civic groups are shown how railroads work, the equipment involved in railroading and the part railroads play in the U. S. economy and history. |
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The original club organized in 1998 as the Chattanooga Live Steamers with the intention of being involved with all aspects of live steam scale modeling, including stationary engines, boats and railroads in the Chattanooga TN area. The railroad envisioned would be designed to accommodate public riders. A detailed account of the early history reveals a slightly different outcome. While the club does not have its own property, it is assisting in building the Eagle Point Railroad, a 7 1/2 inch gauge (1/8th scale) railroad on private property in Dunlap TN, about 50 miles northwest of Chattanooga, TN. In exchange, the club has full use of the railroad for it's education activities and members use. |
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Club Members' Carbarn Two-Level, 27-Track Train Storage for Members |
Depot Educational Center 1500 sqft Visitors Center/Clubhouse for educational presentations, meetings and meals. Will included train and material storage in basement. |
Club Members' Roundhouse |
| Visiting the Railroad The railroad is privately owned and the club itself is a guest of the owners, so non-member visits are very limited. It is not open to the public. There are no longer drop-in visits, all non-member visits must be scheduled in advance. Use link below. We do welcome visit requests from others in the hobby, persons interested in joining and participating in the organization and organized civic groups such as Scouts. Visit Requests from Live Steam Railroaders | Visit Requests from Persons Interested in Joining | Members Bringing Guests | Group Visit Requests |
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| Administrative: PO.Box 642, Dunlap TN 37327 Awards to Members By-Laws Club Projects Donating to CSME Operating on the Railroad Contacts: President Vice President Secretary Annual Fall Run |
2010 Club Schedule
CSME Club Projects: Carbarn #1 Depot Educational Center Roundhouse Club Photo Pages: Club Events Members Pages Local Dunlap Area  Other Riding Scale Resources |
Membership Membership in the club is the best way to enjoy the activities of the organization and keep informed through the monthly newsletter on activities and progress. Currently there are four memberships available: Regular Full Membership ($60) Associate Membership ($36) Spouse Membership ($10) Child ($5 ea. under 18) Family Membership ($84 for 3 or more children) There are no participation requirements. CSME Application By 2010 the club has grown to having over 150 members from 17 states AL, AR, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MA, MI, MS, NC, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA |
| Note: csmeinfo@yahoo.com is not the email for club information. The correct links are above. | ||