BURLINGTON MODEL RAILROAD ENGINEERS SOCIETY

GLADSTONE, IL

The Classics (2024) Rusty Truck - 
U.S. Route 34 just south of Kirkwood, Illinois, United States

Flickr Explore, <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/wrherndon/53535548299/in/explore-2024-02-18/">2024-02-18</a>.

I took this photo back in June 2010 and published <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/wrherndon/8378585192/in/album-72177720315376572/">a color version</a> on Flickr a few months later, but I was really never satisfied with that image.  This is the B&W that I always *wanted* to publish.
The Classics (2024) Credit: Bill Herndon

The Burlington Model Railroad Engineers Society (BMRES) is a group of model railroad enthusiasts based in Gladstone, Illinois. The group was founded in 1967 and is open to anyone interested in model railroading. The group meets monthly to discuss current projects and to show off their model railroads. The group also hosts an annual model railroad show and swap meet in late October or early November.

The BMRES has a large collection of model railroad equipment from different eras and from around the world. The collection includes locomotives, freight and passenger cars, structures, scenery, and other accessories. The collection is housed in the society’s clubroom, which is open to members and guests.

The BMRES also maintains a library of books, magazines, and videos about model railroading. In addition, the society provides classes on model railroading techniques and building techniques. The club also offers a model railroad layout design service.

The BMRES is a member of the National Model Railroad Association (NMRA) and the Midwest Region of the NMRA. The group also takes part in regional NMRA events and meets. The BMRES has hosted an NMRA regional convention and an NMRA regional meet.

Overall, the Burlington Model Railroad Engineers Society is a great resource for anyone interested in model railroading. The group provides a great opportunity to learn about model railroading and to meet like-minded people from around the country.

BURLINGTON MODEL RAILROAD ENGINEERS SOCIETY is a History Museum in GLADSTONE IL. US MID #8401700916

The museum is classed as HST (History Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 5,016 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

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BURLINGTON MODEL RAILROAD ENGINEERS SOCIETY
RR 1 BOX 72C
GLADSTONE
IL
61437-9748

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BURLINGTON MODEL RAILROAD ENGINEERS SOCIETY Information

MID # 8401700916
Name BURLINGTON MODEL RAILROAD ENGINEERS SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification History Museums, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 364467050
NTEECC A54
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 5,100
REVENUE 5,016
LAT/LONG 40.847335, -90.982744
CODES FIPS State Code: 17
FIPS County Code: 071
US Census Tract: 973400
US Census Block: 3072