Model Train Sets Clubs – Vermont, Virginia & Washington

Thanks for continuing to follow us as we list clubs in all of the states for model railroad enthusiasts. The goal of this and all of the previous posts on clubs for those who love to collect Lionel trains as well as all of the numerous other types of train sets that can be found in the market. Here is the latest list of clubs:

 

Vermont

 
North Western Vermont Model Railroad Association - The NWV was formed on January 1, 2008 by model railroaders with the purpose and goal of preserving and teaching the art and craft of model railroading. For 30 years various groups of modelers have been meeting and creating a model railroad empire in Colchester and then Essex Junction.

 

Virginia

 
Piedmont Railroaders - The Piedmont Railroaders was founded In Warrenton, Virginia in February 1995 as an organization for railroad enthusiasts of all ages, and to provide a place where the members could share their individual interests in railroading.
St. Albans Chesapeake and Ohio Modelers - The St. Albans Chesapeake and Ohio Modelers Inc. is an organization made up of people who want to share the rich history of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad in the St. Albans, West Virginia area using scale models. Our members enjoy modeling the C & O, as well as Chessie System, CSX and other railroads connected with the C & O.
Northern Virginia Model Railroaders - The NVMR is a HO scale model railroad layout that is on permanent display at the Vienna station. The club models a small railroad, the Western North Carolina, set in the 1950's. The club hosts open houses, 10 times a year, where the public is welcome to come and see trains running. Admission is free but donations are always appreciated.

 

Washington

 
United Northwest Model Railroad Club - The United Northwest Model Railroad Club is a Seattle, WA-based non-profit, 100% volunteer group that seeks to better our community and promote the hobby of model railroading. The layout is N scale (1:160). An N scale locomotive would have to be magnified 160 times to equal the real thing.
Tri-City Model Railroaders - In addition to a permanent club layout, and a portable modular layout, club members have layouts from N to Garden, many with completed scenery.
Pacific Northwest Division of the Toy Train Operating Society - The club is a diverse organization of toy train collectors and operators in Oregon and Washington who meet regularly to share our knowledge, foster friendships, and-of course-run our trains. Though most members concentrate on "O" gauge trains, many members collect several different gauges.
Puget Sound Model Railroad Engineers - PSMRE is a non-profit club, whose charter is to build, maintain and operate a world-class HO (1:87) model, featuring highlights of the Tacoma area during the 1950's. This is a 1700 sq. ft. model railroad exhibit and club layout, and mainline construction is complete.
Mt Rainier N-Scale - Mount Rainier N-Scale is an N-Trak Modular model railroad club, with a history going back to the early 1990s. The members model many roads, but the general theme of the layout is the railroads and beautiful scenery of western Washington State, where they live.

 
The next post on model railroad clubs will cover West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming. It will also be the final post in this series on clubs for model railroad enthusiasts in all of the states in the country.

 

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Thanks for continuing to follow us as we list clubs in all of the states for model railroad enthusiasts. The goal of this and all of the previous posts on clubs for those who love to collect lionel trains as well as all of the numerous other types of train sets that can be found in the market. Here is the latest list of clubs:

Rhode Island

Providence Northern Model Railroad Club - The Providence Northern Model Railroad Club was formed in February of 1994 by a group of hobbyists. The Providence Northern's mission is to promote, establish, operate and maintain a world-class quality operational layout in HO (1:87) scale. The layout is the cornerstone of the organization's educational outreach.

South Carolina

Iron Horse Modelers - The Iron Horse Modelers Club was founded in February 1993. The club's purpose is to promote the hobby of model railroading, to provide a forum for exchange of ideas and to build and operate larger club owned layouts.

South Dakota

James Valley Model Rail Road Association - The James Valley Model Railroad Association models in Lionel, HO. Four working layouts are available for viewing (HO, N & O gauges, with G coming soon). The James Valley Model RR Assn. has existed since 1988.

Sioux Valley Engineers Society - The Sioux Valley Engineer's Society was originally formed in 1948. The first layout was constructed in the basement of the old Hobby Shoppe on 10th Street.

That is it for today's post. Yes it was a little short in terms of the number of clubs. If you have any you think should be added just leave a comment.

The next post will cover the model railroad clubs in Tennessee, Texas and Utah.

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Model Train Sets Clubs – Oklahoma, Oregon & Pennsylvania

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Today's post will be about the model railroad clubs that operate in the states of Oklahoma, Oregon and Pennsylvania. The goal of this and all of the previous posts on clubs for those who love to collect Lionel trains as well as all of the numerous other types of train sets that can be found in the market. Here is the latest list of clubs:

Oklahoma

Central Oklahoma Model Railroad - COMRail has one of Oklahoma's largest permanent HO layouts. The club is located near downtown Oklahoma City just off I-235. A continuous run of approximately 13 scale miles is possible on the 4000 square foot layout.

Claremore & Southern Model Railroad - Today, the C&S is maturing into a club with a well-developed layout and seasoned operating crew. Operating sessions are held monthly. Members of the club regularly participate in regional and national operating events such as Prairie Rail (Kansas City), TOOTERS (Houston/Dallas/Tulsa round robin), Rust Belt (Chicago) and Pro Rail (various cities).

Southwest Oklahoma Railroad Association - The Southwest Oklahoma Railroad Association allows visitors and members from anywhere in the southwest region of Oklahoma and from across the Red River. The members model everything from Z to G scales.

Oregon

Columbia Gorge Model Railroad Club - Organized in October 1947, the club's first layout was located in the basement of a store building (now the site of an assisted care facility) within sight of our present location. That layout was short-lived, as the club lost its lease and was forced to find new quarters. A vacant lot on North Montana Avenue was purchased and the members constructed a 30 foot by 80 foot building with their own sweat and skill.

Corvallis Society of Model Engineers - The Corvallis Society of Model Engineers is a model railroad club located in Adair Village, Oregon about five miles north of Corvallis. CSME was founded in 1959. They have the second largest HO scale layout in Oregon.

Aloha Western Oregon Lines HO Model Railroad Club - AWOL was founded by members of another Beaverton area model railroad club who were dissatisfied and felt they could do better elsewhere. Within three months of formation, the AWOL club had built a new layout, and was showing it publicly. At GATS 2000 the layout (although not all that pretty) was fully operational.

Rose City Garden Railway Society - The Rose City Garden Railway Society of Portland, Oregon promotes and practices the hobby of garden railroading. Whether you are a long-time hobbyist or a recent enthusiast, they welcome you to join them in planning gardens, building stock and scenery, running trains, and sharing lore and expertise.

Pacific Northwest Division of the Toy Train Operating Society - The club is a diverse organization of toy train collectors and operators in Oregon and Washington who meet regularly to share our knowledge, foster friendships, and-of course-run our trains. Though most members concentrate on "O" gauge trains, many members collect several different gauges.

Pennsylvania

Lehigh & Keystone Valley Model Railroad Club - The layout takes in the Lehigh Valley, Reading, and the CNJ Railroads. We are located 705 Linden St, Bethlehem, Pa. The Lehigh & Keystone Valley Model Railroad Club started construction in their new building in 1996.

Laurel Highlands Model Railroad Club - LHMRC is a non-profit organization created for the purpose of raising money for charities and providing individual members recreation and pleasure through activities associated with model railroading.

Beaver County Model Railroad Club - The primary focus of the Society is two fold. First, it is their mission to gather and preserve railroad memorabilia. In addition the collecting of such memorabilia, they are also in the process of building the Union Atlantic HO scale model railroad that will highlight much of Pennsylvania's and Beaver County's rich railroading history.

HObo Model Railroad Club - The club was established in 1953 and is currently located in the Connellsville Community Center in Connellsville, Pennsylvania. The club's HO Scale layout depicts the West Virginia Northern Railroad, a freelance coal hauling line running from Connellsville to Clarksburg, West Virginia.

Royersford Modular Model Railroaders - RMMR was formed early in 2002, and presented it first show in August 2002 in Norristown. Most of the founding members were members of the Oaks Model Railroad Club.

Strasburg Model Railroad Club - The Strasburg Model Railroad Club builds many different layouts and styles.

Western Pennsylvania Model Railroad Museum - The WPMRM is a nonprofit organization located in Gibsonia, Pennsylvania, at the intersection of Rt. 910 and Hardt Rd. Our purpose is to promote and preserve the history of railroads in western Pennsylvania through the hobby of model railroading.

Up next will be the clubs in Rhode Island, South Carolina and South Dakota.

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Thanks for continuing to follow us as we list clubs in all of the states for model railroad train enthusiasts. The goal of this and all of the previous posts on clubs for those who love to collect lionel trains as well as all of the numerous other types of train sets that can be found in the market. Here is the latest list of clubs:

North Carolina

North Raleigh Model Railroad Club - The North Raleigh Model Railroad Club (NRMRC) is the N Scale NTRAK model railroad club in North Carolina's Research Triangle Park area, one of the best areas in the USA to live and work.

Neuse River Model Railroad Club - The Neuse River Model Railroad Club focuses on several different train scales, N scale, HO scale, O scale and G scale. The club has an extensive research and lending library for members' use, including a large magazine collection including Model Railroader, Railroad Model Craftsman,Trains and many more.

Carolina Coastal Railroaders - Carolina Coastal Railroaders (CCR) was founded in early 1992 when a group of men came together at the Country Kitchen Restaurant in New Bern to discuss the future of model railroading in the New Bern area. This group of people decided that it would be a great idea to form a railroad club for anybody interested in model railroading and railfanning. CCR welcomes all those interested in HO scale railroading.

Piedmont & Western Model Railroad Club - The Piedmont and Western Railroad is a fictitious line serving Western North Carolina whose mainline extends from Marion, NC to Leadvale, TN. The HO Scale Club was formed in July 1988 in the city of Valdese, North Carolina. The layout is almost 1400 square feet (130 sq. meters) in area, with workshop, storage and railroad museum in adjacent rooms.

North Dakota

Try as I might, I was unable to find any active model railroad clubs in the state of North Dakota. If you happen to know of any, by all means please leave a comment with the name of the club and/or a website.

Ohio

Greater Cincinnati Garden Railway Society - Established to provide a means for its members to exchange ideas, learn and enjoy the hobby of large scale indoor/outdoor model railroading.

Greater Cincinnati Modular Railroad Association - GCMRA is a non-profit group of HO Scale Model Train Enthusiasts who gather several times per year to assemble their individual modules into one large layout at train shows and other public events. This is done not only for the fun of model railroading for its members, but also for the benefit and enjoyment of all its viewers.

Lake Erie N Scale Society - "L.E.N.S." is a group of people with a common interest in modeling N scale railroads following the "Ntrak" modular standard. The group attempts to promote the hobby by setting up public displays whenever they have an opportunity.

Central Ohio S Gaugers - The Central Ohio S Gaugers Promote the hobby of "S" Gauge model trains.

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Train Sets – Clubs in Nebraska, Nevada & New Hampshire

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Today's post is going to be listing the model railroad clubs that are in Nebraska, Nevada and New Hampshire. The goal of this and all of the previous posts on clubs for those who love to collect lionel trains as well as all of the numerous other types of train sets that can be found in the market. Here is the latest list of clubs:

Nebraska

Beatrice Area Railroad Enthusiasts - The name Beatrice Area Railroad Enthusiasts became a reality in August Of 2001. Jim Nutsch came up with the idea and it was approved by the members at that time. Jim thought that this name was appropriate because not all the members had model trains. The club consists of collectors, photographers, artists and people who just loved trains.

Omaha Model Railroad - News about and information for model railroaders in the Omaha / Lincoln NE - Council Bluffs IA metro area. You will find out about a lot of operating sessions, work times and special events. Many of the members of the group are either active or retired railroaders.

Nebraska-Iowa Railroaders - The Nebraska-Iowa Railroaders group was founded in April 1971 and is a not-for-profit corporation to further model railroading. It's an independent and diverse group, not associated with any national organizations. Many of our individual members do belong to various other train clubs and/or national groups.

Nevada

San Leandro Historical Railway Society - The San Leandro Historical Railway Society (SLHRS) is housed in the San Leandro depot which was built in 1898 by the Southern Pacific Railroad to replace the original depot built by the Central Pacific Railroad in 1865. The depot was officially opened in June of 1898. Construction of the HO scale model railroad display began in 1991.

New Hampshire

Connecticut Valley Model Railroad Club - The Connecticut Valley Model Railroad Club is a non-profit organization established in 1986 with the purpose of promoting the hobby of model railroading and to perform and encourage educational, social, civic, and charitable activities as they may relate to model railroading.

Bedford Boomers - The Bedford Boomers are an informal modular railroad group with roots in southern New Hampshire. They actually have members in all six New England states as well as New York, New Jersey, Ohio and Pennsylvania. Their modular layout consists of individually constructed and owned modules that range from scale reproductions of prototype areas to dragons and Viking long boats.

Concord Model Railroad Club - As a club, they have been working to build an operational, sectional HO scale layout depicting the B&M's "Northern" main line from Concord, NH to White River Junction VT.

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For this post on the model railroad clubs, we will venture to the deep south, up to the middle of the US and end with a stop in the northwest. You will be able to find clubs for those who love to collect lionel trains as well as all of the numerous other types of train sets that can be found in the market. Here is the latest list of clubs:

Mississippi

Mississippi Valley N Scalers - The Mississippi Valley N Scalers model railroad club was founded in 1990. It is the oldest exclusive N scale club in the St. Louis Metro area. The club owns both fixed and modular (NTRAK) layouts. They share a common love of model railroading and a sincere interest in sharing their knowledge and expertise with fellow members.

Red Caboose Crew - The Red Caboose Crew, formerly part of the Jackson Society of Model Engineers, is a volunteer group responsible for Jackson Station, the O gauge layout at the Ag Museum. For years, the goal of the group has been to educate and entertain through the construction of model railroad displays that are enjoyed by kids of all ages.

Missouri

Claremore & Southern Model Railroad - Today, the C&S is maturing into a club with a well-developed layout and seasoned operating crew. Operating sessions are held monthly. Members of the club regularly participate in regional and national operating events such as Prairie Rail (Kansas City), TOOTERS (Houston/Dallas/Tulsa round robin), Rust Belt (Chicago) and Pro Rail (various cities).

Kearney-Holt Model Railroaders Club - The Kearney-Holt Model Railroaders Club is a non-profit organization that runs HO Scale and N Scale trains.

Gateway NMRA - The Gateway Division is the greater Saint Louis area chapter of the National Model Railroad Association (NMRA), the world's largest organization devoted to the development, promotion, and enjoyment of the hobby of model railroading.

Big Bend Railroad Club - The Springfield and Ozark Railroad was a short line in the southwest part of Missouri. It's name tells it all. Sometime late in the 19th century the railroad became part of the SLSF (Frisco) Railroad which is now part of the BNSF Railroad. It is this little railroad in the hills of the Ozarks that their "O" scale layout is modeled after. There are two large yards connected with lots of track. They have a number of long grades winding in and out of tunnels and over long, high trestles.

Ozarks Model Railroad Association - OMRA is a Not-For Profit Corporation dedicated to the development, promotion, and enjoyment of the art and craft of model railroading.

Montana

Great Falls Model Railroad Club - The club has a long storied history of model railroad building. Since the early sixties the focus has been on the HO scale.

Headwaters HOtrak Module Group - A group of model railroaders from southwestern Montana started this group with an interest in starting up a club in their area. The member's interest is in predominantly two main areas, Lionel O gauge and HO gauge. The group's current focus is on developing an HO gauge National Model Railroad Association (NMRA) compatible modular layout in the south baggage room of the Dillon Depot.

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Train Sets – Clubs in Massachusetts, Michigan & Minnesota

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Thanks for continuing to follow us as we list clubs in all of the states for model railroad enthusiasts. The goal of this and all of the previous posts on clubs for those who love to collect lionel trains as well as all of the numerous other types of train sets that can be found in the market. Here is the latest list of clubs:

Massachusetts

Deerfield River Valley Railroad - This HO layout started in 1958 on a sheet of 4x8 plywood and has grown a lot over the last 50 years. Although it's now being downsized a great deal do to space restraints it still captures the former Boston & Maine Railroad In many ways in my home state of Massachusetts in the Western Mass Berkshire hills and valleys mainly in the 1970's time period dealing with the areas of East Deerfield Yard up to the famous Hoosac Tunnel.

Tech Model Railroad Club of MIT - The Tech Model Railroad club is an MIT student activity founded during the 1946-1947 school year, making this our 60th year, and making TMRC one of the oldest clubs at MIT. The Tech Model Railroad Club (TMRC) caters to model railroaders, rail fans, and hackers alike. Our activities involve all aspects of model railroading, including the application of computer technology and timetable passenger and card-order freight operation.

North Shore Model Railroad Club - The NSMRC is an HO and HOn3 model RR club located in Wakefield, Massachusetts, USA. They have been together since about 1977, and at their current location since 1979, after over 25 ears, the layout has grown to fill almost all of our 95 X 40 space. They have committed a lot of time and effort to the layout, and enjoy sharing the layout as much as they do building it.

Pepperell Siding Model Railroad Club - The Pepperell Siding Model Railroad Club, Inc., is an HO scale model railroad club located in Pepperell, Massachusetts. The clubhouse in the Lomar Industrial Park features a 1000-square-foot permanent layout upstairs and a meeting and work room on the first floor.

Bay State Model Railroad Museum - The Bay State Model Railroad Museum was originally established in 1968 in Roslindale, MA as an O and HO Scale oriented model railroad club including both trolley and narrow gauge on the HO, and railroad and trolley on the O scale.

Michigan

Riverbend Model Railroad Club - Founded in 1992, the Riverbend Model Railroad Club is the proud builder of two HO scale model railroads. The first layout is the 32' x 22' double level HO scale Superior Northern Railroad.

Ann Arbor Model Railroad Club - The Ann Arbor Model Railroad Club (AAMRC) is located in the former Michigan Central depot in the Village of Dexter, Michigan. The depot is owned by the Huron Valley Railroad Historical Society (HVRRHS), a non-profit organization established in 1980 to purchase, restore and maintain the building. The AAMRC and the HVRRHS share the building and use it to preserve railroad history and promote the hobby of model railroading.

West Michigan Chapter of the Train Collectors Association - The Train Collectors Association is one of the largest and most prestigious collecting societies in the world. The TCA was founded in Yardley, Pennsylvania in 1954. The first meeting was held in the barn of noted rail historian Ed Alexander. In the same year, collectors on the West Coast met and organized the Western Division. The result of these two meetings was the formation of the Train Collectors Association with Burton Logan being the first President.

Northern Michigan Railroad Club - The Northern Michigan Railroad Club is dedicated to the enjoyment of collecting, modeling and operating model trains. The club operates out of the Traverse City, MI area with members from many of the surrounding communities. The Club welcomes members with interests in all gauges of model trains as well those simply interested in trains.

Lansing Model Railroad Club - It is an established HO scale model railroad club and a non-profit educational organization. The club is located in the former Grand Trunk Western Millett depot, with a long history in Lansing, Michigan.

Minnesota

Twin City Model Railroad Museum - They have model of the former Great Northern Railway Minneapolis Depot; which was hand crafted by one of the many talented members.

Northern Lights Railroad Museum - The museum as it is known today was conceived in 1977 by Mr. John Cummings. John started out by collecting Lionel and HO scale model trains and he looked to meet with others to trade, swap and run trains. The original location was on the second level of the Grand Forks City Center Mall. After the flood of 1997 the club was forced to find a new home. Over time and after much discussion by members it was decided that the museum pursue its' own facilities.

St. James Model Railroad Club - Here you will find model railroads in HO, O (Lionel) and G Scale. The Roundhouse has been in existence since 1989 and was formed by a group of train enthusiasts in the St. James area to promote their hobby and their enthusiasm for the railroads of America.

Crow River Junction Model Railroad Club - As one of the oldest model railroad clubs in the Midwest established in 1962, the Crow River Junction is registered with the IRS as a non-profit, teaching club. The Crow River Junction Model Railroad Club is building and modeling a multilevel HO layout and will be building a smaller Lionel Toy Train Exhibit layout.

Railroad Club at the University - The only group in Minnesota for college student rail fans! The club welcomes all current and former students, U staff/faculty, as well as community members to join this exciting club.

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Thanks for continuing to follow us as we list clubs in all of the states for model railroad enthusiasts. The goal of this and all of the previous posts on clubs for those who love to collect lionel trains as well as all of the numerous other types of train sets that can be found in the market. Here is the latest list of clubs:

Louisiana

Midsouth Railroad Club - They are an HO scale club with approximately 8 members. They meet every Tuesday and operate at least once a quarter. They are 98% complete on their existing 1000 sq ft layout and have completed our expansion of 850 sq ft.

Crescent City Model Railroad Club - The Crescent City Model Railroad Club, (C.C.M.R.C.) dates back to the mid 1950s when a small group of teenagers began meeting in each other's homes to operate model trains in a realistic manner. The group expanded over the years and built several layouts based on prototypical operations.

Cresent City S-Gaugers - They are New Orleans, Louisiana based club focused on all aspects of S-Gauge modeling including S-Scale, Hi-Rail and American Flyer.

Greater Baton Rouge Model Railroaders - The world of model railroading is a fascinating and fun place. Millions of people of all ages, races and economic backgrounds feel camaraderie in watching and running these remembrances of earlier times. The non-profit greater Baton Rouge Model Railroaders have been in existence for over two decades. Their mission is sharing the joy of trains with the community.

Maine

Great Falls Model Railroad Club - Their purpose is to help promote both the club's efforts and model railroading in general. The club's main focus is to help educate, not only from the members' knowledge of model railroading but also for the public's safety at railroad crossings and on railroad right-of-way areas through their involvement in Operation Lifesaver.

Eastern Maine Model Railroad Club - The EMMRC is a Non-Profit organization with 30+ members. Located in East Orland Maine in a building which they own. Visitors and new members are always welcome. Their layout is in the early scenery stage, and has elected to use DCC as our operating system. For further information about the club, and their unique collection of custom decorated freight cars, check out their website.

Maryland

Four County Society of Model Engineers - The Four County Society of Model Engineers is a not-for-profit HO scale modular railroad club dedicated to advancing our skills and enjoyment of the hobby.

Mason Dixon Large Scale Railroad Society - They are a group of G Scale model railroaders located in and around Harford County, Maryland. They usually meet every month at a library or a member's home.

Sykesville and Patapsco Railway - The Sykesville and Patapsco Railway, inc. is a non-profit organization made up of members who operate in various scales. The organization maintains models in G, O, HO and N-Scales.

Baltimore Society of Model Engineers - The Baltimore Society of Model Engineers is a model railroad club, that was formed by a group of local modelers in March 1932. The BSME is the oldest exclusively model railroad club in the United States, it is the second oldest modeling club after the New York Society of Model Engineers.

Rockville Model Railroad Society - The Rockville Model Railroad Society (RMRS) was founded in 2004 in Rockville, MD by the merging of the Gaithersburg Model Railroad Society and the Maryland Central Model Railroad club. They are currently occupying space in the King Farm area of Rockville, in the old King Farm Homestead.

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Iowa, Kansas and Kentucky are the next states this series of posts will cover. The goal of this and all of the previous posts on clubs for those who love to collect lionel trains as well as all of the numerous other types of train sets that can be found in the market. Here is the latest list of clubs:

Iowa

Hawkeye Model Railroad Club - Club membership is open to persons interested in model railroading. Some current members are just getting started in the hobby and some have been modeling for over 50 years.

Iowa State Railroad Club - The Iowa State Railroad Club allows students, faculty, alumni, and Iowa State University community members to meet and share their love for trains and at the same time promotes the hobby of railroading and the railroad industry.

Central Iowa Railroad Club - The Central Iowa Railway is a model railroad built and maintained by the Central Iowa Railway club of Des Moines, Iowa. They maintain a layout on the State Fair grounds on Des Moines.

Kansas

Northwest Arkansas Garden Railway Society - Garden railroading is one of the fastest growing hobbies in the U.S. One of the main reasons is that it is a hobby that can be enjoyed by the whole family, providing the family with the satisfaction of working outdoors in their garden and participating in the building, operation and maintenance of a model railroad.

Topeka Model Railroaders - They are a non-profit club that promotes model railroading in HO scale. The club goes to several train shows in Kansas and Missouri.

Cherry Valley Model Railroad Club - The Ozark and Oklahoma subdivisions of the Neosho Valley Lines are represented in their HO scale re-creation. Construction on this particular layout began in 1991 after extensive renovations to the freight room of the depot were completed. In the following years, work has progressed to the point you see. The layout features point-to-point operations from two stub-ended staging yards representing points located north and south of the modeled part of the NVL.

North East Kansas Railroaders, Inc. - The North East Kansas Railroaders, Inc. is a widely diverse group of individuals who have one common interest - "RAILROADS". Our goal is to keep alive the history and glory of America's great railroads. If you share this love of trains and railroading, the North East Kansas Railroaders, Inc., extends a welcome to you. We have many activities that will be of interest to you. The North East Kansas Model Railroad Club was established in 1986.

Mid Kansas Model Railroaders - MKMR is primarily an HO modular club that offers a variety of activities for all railfans in the area. We have a modular HO layout set up in the McPherson Museums old Cedars facility along with an N-scale layout from our friends at KCMR.

Kentucky

Radcliff Model Railroad Association - The Association is a group of dedicated model railroaders that have an HO scale and an N scale layout. Construction is ongoing at 677 Knox Boulevard Suite D Radcliff, KY. Take US 31 W North coming from E-Town or South coming from Louisville to Knox Boulevard.

K&I Model Railroad Club - The K&I (Kentucky and Indiana) Model Railroad Club is an award winning H.O. scale model railroad club based out of Louisville, Kentucky and Southern Indiana. We were started in 1993 with the goal of bringing new members and ideas to our hobby.

Next post will cover Louisiana through Maine.

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Florida Model Railroad Clubs – Also Georgia & Hawaii

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Today's post listing model railroad clubs is going to focus on the states of Florida, Georgia and Hawaii. The goal of this and all of the previous posts on clubs for those who love to collect lionel trains as well as all of the numerous other types of train sets that can be found in the market. So with that let's dive right back into the list of clubs:

Florida

Scale Rails of Southwest Florida - This club is a group of people in the greater Fort Myers, Florida area who are interested in Model Railroading. They have among their membership people with a wide range of experience in modeling, from beginners to Master Modelers.

Suncoast Model Railroad Club - Whether novices or old-timers they tend to take the hobby seriously as HO and N Scale model railroaders. Maybe it's because--at the end of the day--we have once again connected with the delight and enjoyment of a hobby for men and women that often started in childhood, but can last a lifetime.

Big Bend Model Railroad Association - The BBMRA serves train and modeling enthusiasts in Tallahassee, Florida and the surrounding community. It is a great place to fellowship with fellow hobbyist. They conduct modeling clinics, photography and modeling contests, and exhibit our trains. We model in N, HO, and Large Scale.

Consolidated Model Railroaders - Consolidated Model Railroaders is an organization for model railroaders who enjoy all scales of the hobby. CMRX now enjoys a club house and they are working on a permanent layout. The layout has double track mainline, industrial sidings, passenger sidings and a 18' yard.

Sarasota Model Railroad Club - The Sarasota Model Railroad Club is now the Railroad Education and Learning Center of Florida. The vision is to be the educational and historical hub for teaching and illustrating the impact of railroading. We will achieve this through a center that provides an entertaining, interactive learning experience to the community through exhibits and models.

Georgia

Middle Georgia Model Railroad Club - The club is currently working on modules for our HO-scale layout which we are displaying at the Georgia State Fair. A portable N-Scale layout has been expanded by several members and is also on display at the Fair. There are members modeling HO scale, N-scale and O-scale.

North Georgia Modurail - An HO scale Modular Railroad Club, North Georgia Modurail serves the Atlanta metropolitan area.

Middle Georgia Model Railroad Club - The Middle Georgia Model Railroad Club was formed in the 1970s, and the active membership is near 20. Although the club has had permanent layouts in the Elberta Depot and the Warner Robins Depot, they currently meet at My Father's Place restaurant on Moody Rd. in Warner Robins, on the third Tuesday of every month.

Coastal Rail Buffs - Coastal Rail Buffs, Inc. is a nonprofit organization and membership is open to the general public. The club has weekly meetings along with other activities. Their membership now has grown to over fifty.

Flint River Model Railroad Club - The scales represented by the club are "Z, N, HO, S, O, G" While HO is the most common ALL scales have at least one member who is an advocate of that scale.

Hawaii

Hawaii's list of clubs for train sets enthusiasts is rather short on my list. I could only come up with the one in my research

Oahu Model Railroad Society - The Oahu Model Railroad Society (OMRS) was formed in the 1960s, first as a wandering modular club. Since the mid-1990s it has had a permanent home at the Hawaiian Railway Society's Ewa yard off Renton Road. Members restored a former Navy ammunition boxcar over a two year period to house the HO layout.

That's It For Today's Model Train Clubs

The next post will provide a directory of the model train sets organizations in the states of Idaho, Illinois and Indiana.

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Model Railroad Clubs – The California List

We have recently covered all of the clubs that deal with model train sets up to California. That is where this post will focus on since it has one of the largest groupings of clubs in the country…After all California has the largest population in the United States, it makes sense to have the biggest number of model railroad clubs.

California

Eel River Valley Railroad – The stated purpose of this club is to preserve the rich history of the Northwestern Pacific Railroad along with the history of the North Coast of California. This is done through a series of modules depicting several areas of the Northwestern Pacific Railroad between Schell vile and Eureka California.

California Southern Model Railroad Club – Located in Norwalk, California, it was formed in 1984 with the merger of the North Orange County Modular Railroaders and the Cerritos Valley Model Railroad Club. The purpose was to build and operate a large permanent HO scale railroad for the enjoyment of its members. Construction on the club's first layout began shortly after acquiring suitable quarters in the city of Norwalk.

Orange County Module Railroaders, Inc. - The original group was started by local Southern California model railroad manufacturers in the early 1970s, as a way to display their products at hobby shows. Organized as the Southern California Module Builders, the club met at the Campbell Scale Models factory. They displayed their first operating modular layout in 1973. Clearly they have a long successful history as a modelers club.

Southern California N-Scale Model Railroading
– They were created in 1999 by members from five local Ntrak and N Scale clubs who became actively involved in designing and developing the 2000 National Ntrak Convention in San Jose, CA and needed a vehicle to plan and execute the event.

Gold Coast Modular Railroad Club
- Founded in 1987 and is a non-profit "mutual benefit" corporation - 501(c)7 IRS status. The club was based out of a garage until late 1993, when we were able to set up in a large vacant store, rent free, in a Camarillo, California strip mall. They are now located in a new location, check the website out for their new one.

Monterey & Salinas Valley Railroad
– The mission of this club is to construct a HO scale model railroad depicting the narrow gauge MSVRR (if it had survived) and the standard gauge Southern Pacific Railroad as it is, in and around the greater Salinas Valley; Watsonville Jct. to Cuesta Grade.

Angels Gate Hi-Railers Model Railroad Club
- The club was founded by John Pignatelli, Don Lewis, Howard Packer and Matt Jackson in December, 1995. Formation grew out of a search by some members of the Valley Toy Train Club's "Tinplate Trackers" O-Gauge modular group for a site for a permanent layout and/or a site where modules could be set up on a long-term basis.

The Alameda County Central Railroad Society
– They are a model railroad club. We maintain two layouts (HO and O scale) at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton, California.

The Belmont Shore Model Railroad Club – Started out as a small group of modelers gathered together in the Belmont Shore City Library with the intent to form the country's first N-scale model railroad club. The club first took shape in the basement of a hobby shop in Long Beach. Soon there after, it found a home in Signal Hill. This was the clubs first real start featuring a full size layout. Boasts a premier club, the envy you might say of all other railroad clubs in the country.

Coachella Valley Model RailRoaders – This club models in HO scale with 30 inch minimum radius, using DCC control and they are located on the Riverside County Fair National Date Festival Fairgrounds in Indio, California.

Sacramento Central Railroaders
- The Sacramento Modular Railroaders is a non-profit, educational-historical corporation registered in the State of California. The Sacramento Central Railroad (SCRR) is our modular HO scale model railroad, which depicts operations between Gerber, CA in the north and Stockton, CA in the south with a major yard facility in Roseville, CA.

Antelope Valley Model Railroad Club - Was founded in early 1983 as the Alta Vista Model Railroad Club to promote the hobby of model railroading in the Antelope Valley. This was to be accomplished through the construction of a premier HO scale display layout having prototypical train operations and scenic details familiar to California.

Glendale Model Railroad Club
- On April 4, 1949, 16 men gathered together at a local hobby shop and formed the Glendale Model Railroad Club. Meetings rotated between the hobby shop and various members' homes while bylaws were drafted and monthly dues were established.

Golden Gate Model Railroad Club
– They have a layout that is the result of nearly forty years' effort to create a railroad in miniature with the communities it serves and combined with engineering and geographical features found on railroads in California.

Los Angeles Model Railroad Society - is a non-profit California corporation made up of a diverse group of model railroad enthusiasts of many ages, professions and backgrounds. The LAMRS has been promoting the hobby of model railroading for more than twenty five years and is the proud operator of the HO Scale Great Lakes & Western (GL&W) Railroad.

San Diego Society of N Scale – Located in the San Diego Model Railroad Museum, this club provides its members with a variety of how to guidance online, as well as visitors.

Pasadena Model Railroad Club - operates the Sierra Pacific Lines; which is one of the largest HO Scale operating Model Railroads in the world covering almost 5000 square feet. The railroad has over 30,000 feet of hand laid steel rail. The 1700 foot single to quad track mainline with ten cabs allows for operating of up to ten 30 foot trains (up to 60 cars long).

The Santa Susana Railroad Historical Society – is dedicated to the preservation of the historical Santa Susana depot and to uniquely educate the public about California's rich railroad history and the enjoyment of model railroading. They have one of the more unique websites that you can navigate around and learn a lot of the model railroading culture in California.

Silicon Valley Lines Model Railroad Club - Founded in 1979, Silicon Valley Lines (SVL) is an HO Scale Model Railroad Club located in San Jose, California. In 1999, we moved to our current location on 148 E. Virginia Street in San Jose, where our new 23' x 72' layout is now in operation.

The Coastal Valley Lines
- is an informal association of novice to expert model railroaders from around the Sonoma County area. The group operates its HO modular railroad at public and private events, and also gathers for clinics, work sessions and regular monthly meetings.

Black Diamond Lines Model Railroad Club
- began back in July 1981 as a group of model railroaders who gathered in the back of a local Antioch, California hobby shop. Later that year, we decided to make things official and we were incorporated as a non-profit organization.

Pomona Valley Model Railroad Club
- are a group of model train enthusiasts who for the last 49 years have honed their skills and talents into forming what is now a club for all ages to enjoy. From old-time steam, to modern era SD90MACs, this club has something for everyone.

Wrap Up

Keep in mind that this was simply a small sample of the many, many model railroad clubs found in the state of California. If you have a favorite that was overlooked above, please share it in the comments section.

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Buying Model Train Sets like Lionel Trains Online?

No matter how old you are or when you last played with them, model train sets hold a special place in the hearts of children and adults alike. Whether you are watching Christmas movies, or you are looking to create a set up that is entirely your own, you'll find that there is a good reason that model trains like the Lionel trains are perfect gifts and hobbies

Decide on the Train Sets you Prefer

What are you looking for when it comes to setting up your own model train tracks? Do you want to relive a special moment in your childhood or are you looking to do something very special for the child in your life? When you go online, you'll find that there are lots of great places for you to purchase the model trains that you have been looking for. A quick look on Google shows you more variety than the best toy store you have every been in, and whether you look with special retailers or with online auctions, there is a lot out there.

Find Train Sets Online with Small Hassle

Remember that purchasing things online can be both stimulating and a pain in the rear. To minimize the annoyance, make sure that know exactly what you are looking for. What does the train that you are after look like, and can you recognize it? Buying online can offer up some incredible deals and you'll find that if you just keep a few things in mind that you are going to be able to get the most out of this experience.

First, consider what your options are going to be when it comes to the train that is most appealing to you. Look through the manufacturer's websites, ask someone you trust, or do your research through a toy or hobby store. There are a lot of great resources out there, so make sure that you jot down a few names regarding the engines that you want and when they were popular, as well as what sets them apart.

How extensive is your set going to be and what kind of space do you have to devote to it? This can tell you what kind of scale you are capable of putting together. Common scales will usually rank things from largest to smallest.

Buy Train Sets only from Reputable Sellers

Always make sure that you deal with good sellers. A good seller is one that will not only give you a terrific product, but will also give you things like more information and additional services. Remember that a good dealer is one who will give you as much information as they can. They will also make themselves available for more complete questioning and in many cases, the manufacturers themselves might recommend them. Find out who is considered a good seller and who gets poor reviews.

Remember that getting a customized train set is quite important, especially when you want a display that is more than just a run of the mill item. Look for pictures of the customized part versus a standardized part, and look into descriptions of the work that went into making it. Was time spent on it, or was it just machined over night.

Finally, look at the major train websites out there, both sites like Walthers and Golden Spike as well as more general ones like eBay. There are going to be a lot of Lionel trains out there, whether you are looking at antiques or something more modern. Put your search engine to work for you.

When you want to have a great hobby that can give you hours and hours of enjoyment or whether you want a hobby to share with you kids, look into model train sets. Get online, do your searches and see what you can turn up!

Collecting Model Train Sets As A Hobby

Collecting model train sets is a hobby enjoyed by people of all ages and from all walks of life. This is a hobby which leaves a lot of room for creativity, with landscapes of all sorts available and many different sizes of trains to choose from. Model train hobbyists can create a nearly limitless number of different environments for their trains to travel through.

Different hobbyists go for different sizes of trains. Some like the very small N-scale model trains, others go for the large G-scale trains and others favor everything in between. With so many different choices, it's no wonder that the hobby attracts so many people. We'll cover five of the things which draw people to this hobby below.

Model Train Sets - A look into History

Model train sets offer an entertaining way to learn about history. Almost every model train set collection includes a few model steam engines. The hobby is tremendously popular; there's just something intrinsically appealing about trains. There have been model trains almost as long as trains themselves have been around. As early as 1940, there were an estimated 100,000 model train collectors. There are groups dedicated to historical model railroads in nearly every country in the world, most of which also have websites which are great sources for information about both real and scale model trains.

History is always more interesting when it comes from our own relatives; model railroading is a hobby which helps to connect the generations of your family. Children enjoy taking part in the hobby along with their parents and grandparents and model trains make for a great teaching opportunity.

Model Train Layouts

Of course, model train layouts are themselves often exceptional pieces of art. A large part of what makes this hobby so fascinating is being able to constantly change the landscape for your trains. An artistically designed model train layout is like its own tiny world and is a fertile ground for the imagination.

Individual artistic expression is something which model trains offer plenty of to enthusiasts. There are model train hobbyists who like rural settings for their trains and those who prefer cityscapes with streets, skyscrapers and other elements of city life. One particularly popular model train layout feature is mountain tunnels.

Choices and Variety of Model Train Sets

One of the best thing about collecting model trains as a hobby is this: you can decide what you like best, so there's no one to tell you what the right and wrong ways are of doing anything. Model railroad collectors enjoy seeing the variety of designs created by other hobbyists. Some buy pieces to incorporate into their layouts, while others like to build everything themselves; of course, you can buy some pieces and make others yourself; it's your choice!

Whether you like the large G-scale train layouts or the very small N-scale trains, you'll have plenty of company; every variety of model train has a large following of collectors. People of every age from the very young to the very old enjoy collecting model train sets and regardless of where you want your trains to go, you can create the landscapes of your choice using the model trains you prefer to make your creative ideas a reality.

About Me

Model railroads are a tremendously relaxing hobby that can involve anyone in your family; from the young child to the young at heart grandparents. There is much to the hobby and this includes the types of trains, the scales, the models and even the train displays. My wish is for this blog to help you to understand the hobby and also find kindred spirits by referencing the list of clubs that are your city or state. Find out what train sets you prefer and begin your lifetime hobby!