The Meade Area Railroad Society (MARRS ) is dedicated to railroad related hobbies.
Our only membership requirement is an interest in railroads.
There are MARRS members throughout the MD/WV/PA region.
Interested in joining us?
Click HERE for more information!
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Our only membership requirement is an interest in railroads.
There are MARRS members throughout the MD/WV/PA region.
Interested in joining us?
Click HERE for more information!
opens a .pdf file
UPDATED NEWS FLASH!!!
HOBO Codes Exhibit MOVED!
HOBO Codes Exhibit MOVED!
The ever popular Hobo Codes exhibit layout, originally located at the National Cryptologic Museum, has moved to the Gaithersburg Community Museum. MARRS is pleased to partner with the Gaithersburg Community Museum to keep the Hobo Codes layout available to the public. The layout was installed in the Museum's RDC Budd Car on May 4th, and is not yet operational.
Please note: the Gaithersburg Community Museum is currently open by appointment only.
For information about the Museum and to schedule a visit, please contact them via these links to
their website and their Facebook page.
The Hobo Codes layout was designed as an interactive exhibit to engage the general public, especially children, in an educational experience. The educational focus was the history and use of hobo codes, notably along and around America's railroads. The layout – set small town America circa 1920-1930 – allows visitors, via a push-button panel, to highlight various hobo codes located throughout the exhibit.
Please note: the Gaithersburg Community Museum is currently open by appointment only.
For information about the Museum and to schedule a visit, please contact them via these links to
their website and their Facebook page.
The Hobo Codes layout was designed as an interactive exhibit to engage the general public, especially children, in an educational experience. The educational focus was the history and use of hobo codes, notably along and around America's railroads. The layout – set small town America circa 1920-1930 – allows visitors, via a push-button panel, to highlight various hobo codes located throughout the exhibit.
UPCOMING EVENTS [click the CALENDAR tab for a complete list]
ALL in-person meetings are CANCELLED until further notice due to ongoing COVID 19 restrictions
ALL in-person meetings are CANCELLED until further notice due to ongoing COVID 19 restrictions
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MARRS ZOOM Meeting
Tuesday, July 6th, 2021 6:00 PM (1800) EDT Members: watch your e-mail for ZOOM log-in information |
MARRS Workshop
Rescheduled for June 19th *** MEMBERS ONLY *** Pit beef, ham, turkey or chicken available for purchase!!! $9.00/meal CASH ONLY Galilee Lutheran Church 4652 Mountain Rd, Pasadena, MD MAP |
Did you know...
MARRSians (as we refer to ourselves) maintain HO train exhibits for the Baltimore & Ohio Ellicott City Station Museum in Ellicott City, MD, and the Gaithersburg Community Museum.
Well, now you know...
