2025 - Indiana Large Scale Railroaders

We’re rolling into the second half of summer, and with that comes new events, fresh track time, and plenty of opportunities to connect with fellow railroaders across Indiana and beyond.

📬 The ILSR Summer Newsletter is now posted, featuring the complete lineup of remaining summer and fall events. Whether you’re planning to attend a local show or catch up on club updates, you’ll find it all inside.

🗓️ Our Events page has also been updated to reflect the latest schedule, so you can mark your calendars and plan your next railroad adventure.

📸 The attached photos in this post are from the recent Railroad Open House and Modular Setup hosted at the home of Ed Reiskamp. A big thank you to Ed for welcoming the club and sharing his layout with everyone. It was a great day of trains, fellowship, and fun.

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We hope all our Indiana Large Scale Railroaders are having a grand summer out on the high iron, dodging this hot, almost Florida-like weather while keeping those trains running smoothly and steadily.

Stay cool, stay on track, and we’ll see you at the next event!

With the spring behind us and our garden rails itching to breathe again, it’s time to shake off the winter rust and fire up the locomotives — because ILSR is rolling into a busy summer schedule!

If you read the latest newsletter (and if you didn’t, we won’t derail your membership… yet), you already know we’ve got a full load of exciting events just around the bend. So don’t miss your chance to join your fellow railroaders for some trackside fellowship, fun, and maybe a few friendly “That’s not prototypical!” debates.

🚂 June 14 & 15 – Triple Open House at the Reiskamps’

11:00 AM to 4:00 PM – Both Saturday and Sunday
Home of Ed & Vickie Reiskamp
This layout has so much going on, we’re calling it a Triple Open House — more railroading than you can shake a switchstand at!
Come for the trains, stay for the scenery, and bring your favorite railfan stories.

🚋 July 12 – Whitewater Valley Railroad Trip

All aboard in Connersville, IN, headed to Metamora and back.
A perfect mid-summer rail adventure with real steel rails under your feet, and a great way to support a piece of Indiana’s rail history.
Pack your camera, sunscreen, and your best conductor impression.

🏡 July 26 – Open House

Details coming soon, but expect another fantastic backyard railway experience with all the usual ILSR charm: well-laid track, great conversation, and probably someone forgetting where they parked a boxcar.

Let’s make this summer one to remember. Whether you’re new to the hobby or you’ve got ballast in your boots from 30 years of track-laying, these events are for YOU. So bring your family, invite a friend, and don’t forget to bring your club name badge (and maybe a lawn chair — or two).

Keep those wheels turning and your calendars marked!

– The ILSR Crew