About Us   Did you know that:
  • S Scale = 3/16" to 1'
  • S Scale allows more detail than HO
    yet is more compact than O
 
       The SMSG was formed in 1978 by a group of metro Detroiters interested in S gauge model
railroading.  Our membership includes modelers, collectors (AF, hi-rail and scale), manufacturers
and distributors.  In recent years the membership has ranged from 40 to 50 model railroaders,
coming from as far away as Western Michigan, Northern Ohio and Ontario, Canada.  Many of us trace
our roots back to the toy trains and tinplate of 1940s through the 1960s, including American Flyer,
Marx and Lionel.  We don’t limit ourselves or our members to any one facet of the hobby.  Members
work in scale, standard and narrow gauge, Hi Rail, American Flyer, modules and a display layout.
 
  Left - SMSG Members and RR enthusiasts at Durand in May 2002.

Right - And again at Saline in Feb. 2004.
     
New display layout set-up at SMSG meeting May 22, 2005 at Earl Carlsen's home.
SMSG meeting March, 2002 at Greenfield Village.
SMSG Name Tags

           The SMSG is offering name tags to each member. The idea is to make us known to new acquaintances and
     potential new members. The name tag is made of plastic with a pin on the back to attach to your shirt or jacket.
     All tags are powder blue with white lettering and logo. Cost of the name tag is $5.00 per member, with the club
     paying approximately $7.00 from the treasury.

                                   To order your SMSG name tag contact Sig Fleischmann  @  (517) 546-7033