SACOM C&O Modelers Weekend
March 20 & 21, 2026
Chief Logan State Park
The St. Albans Chesapeake & Ohio Modelers (SACOM) is excited to once again host the annual C&O Modeler’s Weekend at Chief Logan State Park Lodge in Logan, West Virginia. This event will take place on Friday, March 20, and Saturday, March 21, 2026, bringing together modelers, historians, and enthusiasts for a weekend of fellowship, learning, and appreciation of Chesapeake & Ohio Railway history and modeling.
This year’s event will feature a compelling lineup of topics, covering a range of historical and modeling topics. Whether you’re an experienced modeler or just getting started, this weekend will provide valuable insights, engaging presentations, and an opportunity to connect with fellow C&O enthusiasts. Vendors, displays, Speed-Mo modules will also be onsite.
Friday March 20, 2026
| 4-6 PM | Buffet Dinner in Restaurant |
| 6-6:20 PM | SACOM Welcome and Layout Update (20 Minutes) Jesse Smith |
| 6:20 – 7 PM | Let’s Talk About Tracks with Jesse Smith |
| 7 PM | 10 Minute Break |
| 7:10 – 8:10 PM | Things you should know about C&O Signals with Mike Burgett |
| 8:20 – 9:20 PM | Computer Assisted Layout Design with Sean Chandler |
| 9:20 – 10:20 PM | Scratch Building a Water Tank on the Hawks Nest Sub with Rick Gartrell |
Saturday March 21, 2026
| 9-11 AM | C&O Steam Engine 2755 2-8-4 open for attendees |
| 11:30 AM – 2 PM | Buffet Lunch in Restaurant |
| 4-6 PM | Buffet Dinner in Restaurant |
| 6-7 PM | Chessie Goes to War with Wayne Batten |
| 7-8 PM | C&O Take Sidings Signals with Mike Burgett |
| 8 PM | 10 Minute Break |
| 8:10 – 9:10 PM | The Art of Weathering with Nick Smith |
| 9:10 – 10:10 PM | The Nicholas Fayette & Greenbrier Railroad with Jerry Doyle |
| 10:10 PM | Door prize drawing |
Rooms are $110 plus tax. Contact the facility directly at (304) 855-6100 to make reservations. Use confirmation number GS1154 for the special rate. Meals are not included.
Pre-register at sacomrr.org and the cost is $35.00. At the door registration will be $40.00 per person.