advocates for model railroading
promoters of fascination
Model railroading is a fascinating hobby. We see it at shows and events. The fascination with model railroads is real. Young/old, boys/girls, men/women, makes no difference – the fascination is there.
Fascination – that’s our product. That’s what the model railroad hobby has to sell.
Northland Rail has the ability to sell fascination – and share with others how to sell fascination.
That’s who we are.
That’s what we do.
We believe model railroading has significant growth potential.
Reaching that potential means:
- expanding the public image of the hobby
- excelling at customer-focused marketing
- closing the gap between national and local marketing
- promoting the model railroad culture
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Mike Chapman has a life-long interest in railroads and model railroads. At home, he models the Bay Colony Railroad (loosely) in the 1990s.
Professionally, Mike is a freelance video editor, producer, and drone pilot. Among his clients are NBC News, WBZ-TV, Pentrex Rail Videos, and Bachman Trains.
Mike has won two Emmy Awards for his work in television.
Gregory Maas grew up in a railroad family, and is a life-long model railroader.
Professionally, Greg is a retired marketing executive for a national insurance company. His skills include marketing strategy, writing, graphic design for print, and graphic design for the Internet.
Greg earned degrees in economics and mathematics from the University of Wisconsin, and graphic design from Rhode Island School of Design.
John Sacerdote is a life-long model railroader with a special interest in the railroads of Maine, reflected in his home layout – the Berlin, Bangor and Maine.
Professionally, John is retired (sort of) from a career in computer system design, installation, and training for the personnel industry. He continues as a speaker and author for the industry.
John is also the Show Director for the Amherst Railway Society’s Railroad Hobby Show. He has 20 years of show management experience and is an energetic host for online video programs on railroading and model railroading.
