About the Show

The Model Train Show is organized and operated by the Piedmont Division, NMRA.The Piedmont Division serves the Atlanta, Georgia area within the Southeastern Region of the National Model Railroad Association. The National Model Railroad Association is the largest organization devoted to the development, promotion, and enjoyment of the hobby of model railroading.

The Division's Train Show Committee has the primary responsibility for coordinating all aspects of the show.

Show Manager

Joe Gelmini

Joe Gelmini
showmanager@themodeltrainshow.com

Assistant Show Managers

 

Bill Zawacki
Assistant Show Manager - White Elephant Sales
assistantmanager@themodeltrainshow.com

Charlie Crawford
Assistant Show Manager - Layout Display Coordinator

Gary Jarabek
Assistant Show Manager - Advertising
advertising@themodeltrainshow.com

Randall Watson
Assistant Show Manager
treasurer@themodeltrainshow.com

Committee Members

David Gelmini
Volunteer Coordinator
volunteers@themodeltrainshow.com

 

Scott Povlot
Webmaster
webmaster@themodeltrainshow.com

 

 

Volunteers

Additionally, approximately 60 volunteers from the Piedmont Division are used to staff the many positions needed for a successful show. These include Ticket Sales and collection, Vendor Check-in and setup, Vendor Hospitality, Public Hospitality Room, Model Display Room, Company Store and Historian/Photographer. Other members work on development of The Raffle Layout and the Kids Operating Layout.

To volunteer, sign up at regular Piedmont Division meetings or contact the Volunteer Coordinator.