Find Model Railroad Clubs Near You

Burlington County MRC welcomes modelers of all experience levels. With both HO and N scale layouts, the club offers something for everyone and provides mentorship for newcomers to the hobby.

Located in the scenic Connecticut River Valley, this club models the railroads that served New England industry. Their layout features authentic New England architecture and seasonal scenery changes.

Seaboard Central models the railroads of Virginia with a focus on realistic operations. Their layout recreates the feel of southeastern railroading with industries, yards, and scenic running.

Central New York MRC models the rich railroad heritage of the Syracuse area, including NYC, DL&W, and regional short lines. Active operations program with regular switching sessions.

Hudson Valley MRC captures the beauty of railroading along the Hudson River, modeling NYC, Penn Central, and Conrail operations through this scenic corridor.

Delaware Valley N Scalers build and operate N scale modular layouts, participating in shows throughout the Delaware Valley region. Welcoming to beginners wanting to try N scale.

South Jersey MRC serves modelers in the southern part of the state with both HO and N scale layouts. Family-friendly atmosphere with regular open houses.

Maine 3 Railers celebrates traditional O gauge trains with their modular layout. The club keeps alive the tradition of toy trains while also featuring scale modeling.

Green Mountain MRC models Vermont's scenic railroads including Rutland, Central Vermont, and Green Mountain Railroad. Their layout captures the beauty of Vermont in all four seasons.

Granite State MRC serves southern New Hampshire with a focus on Boston & Maine and Maine Central modeling. Annual train show is a regional highlight.

The Providence Chapter covers Rhode Island and nearby Massachusetts. Active program of clinics, layout visits, and participation in the Amherst Railway Society show.

One of Ohio's oldest model railroad clubs, CSME has been sharing the hobby for 90 years. Dual HO and O gauge layouts capture Cleveland's rich railroad heritage.

Ann Arbor MRC models the historic Ann Arbor Railroad with their HO layout featuring Michigan scenery and car ferry operations. University town atmosphere welcomes students.

Tri-State Model Railroaders serves the Iowa-Illinois-Wisconsin corner with a focus on Illinois Central and Milwaukee Road. River valley scenery dominates their attractive layout.

North Shore MRC specializes in modeling the Chicago North Shore & Milwaukee interurban line. Their layout captures the unique character of electric interurban railroading.

Lincoln Land MRC models the railroads of central Illinois including Illinois Central, Wabash, and regional lines. Capital city location provides great visibility for the hobby.

Badger Steam and Gas models Wisconsin railroading during the steam-to-diesel transition era. Their layout captures the excitement of both motive power types operating together.

Fox Valley MRC models the Burlington Route through the western Chicago suburbs. Their layout features Aurora, the CB&Q's western hub, with authentic scenery and operations.

Northwest Ohio MRC models the busy railroad junction at Toledo where major railroads converged. NYC, B&O, and Wabash all featured on their prototypically accurate layout.

South Bend MRC models the railroads of Northern Indiana, featuring NYC, Pennsylvania, and South Shore interurban. Near Notre Dame, the club welcomes student members.

Central Nebraska MRC models Union Pacific operations across the Great Plains. Their layout captures the vast open spaces and grain elevator scenes of Nebraska railroading.

Located in Union Pacific's headquarters city, Omaha MRC models UP and Burlington Northern operations. Their impressive layout features the Missouri River crossing and Omaha's busy yards.

Topeka MRC models the Santa Fe Railway in its hometown. Their layout features the famous Topeka shops and captures the spirit of the railroad that built the city.

Wichita MRC models the diverse railroads of Kansas including Santa Fe, Rock Island, and Katy. Their layout captures Kansas wheat country and cattle shipping operations.

Quad Cities MRC models the Rock Island and other railroads serving the Iowa-Illinois border. Their layout features the Mississippi River crossing and the industrial character of the region.

Suncoast AFE keeps alive the tradition of American Flyer S gauge trains. Their modular layout showcases both vintage and modern S gauge equipment at shows across Florida.

Atlanta MRC models the Southern Railway through Georgia with their impressive HO layout. Operations sessions simulate Southern's busy Atlanta terminal and mainlines.

Austin MRA models Texas railroads including MKT (Katy), SP, and modern UP/BNSF. Their layout captures Central Texas railroading from Austin to the Gulf Coast.

Memphis MRC models the railroads that made Memphis a major rail hub including Frisco, Cotton Belt, IC, and L&N. River crossing and yard operations are layout highlights.

Knoxville Area MR models the Southern Railway through the Smoky Mountains. Their scenic layout features the challenging mountain railroading of East Tennessee.

Birmingham MRC models the steel industry railroads of Alabama, featuring L&N, Southern, and Frisco. Their layout includes ore mines, steel mills, and busy classification yards.

Mobile MRC models Gulf Mobile & Ohio and connecting railroads along the Gulf Coast. Their layout features port facilities and Mobile's historic waterfront railroading.

OKC MRC models the railroads that crossed Indian Territory including MKT, Santa Fe, and Rock Island. Their layout captures Oklahoma's oil boom era and cattle shipping operations.

Tulsa MRA models the Frisco Railroad in its heartland. Their layout features Frisco's busy Tulsa yards and lines through northeastern Oklahoma.

Little Rock Western models Missouri Pacific and connecting railroads through Arkansas. Their layout captures the agricultural and timber industries served by Arkansas railroads.

Jacksonville MRC models the Florida East Coast Railway and Seaboard Air Line through northeastern Florida. Their layout features the busy Jacksonville terminals where these rivals met.

Miami MRC models Florida East Coast operations in South Florida. Their layout features tropical scenery, port facilities, and FEC's distinctive orange and yellow power.

Gold Coast MRC serves South Florida with both HO and N scale layouts. Their welcoming atmosphere and year-round operations make it perfect for snowbird modelers.

Tampa Bay MRC models the Seaboard Coast Line through the Tampa Bay region. Their layout features phosphate mining operations, citrus industry, and Tampa's busy port.

Golden Gate MRC models the railroads of the Bay Area including SP, WP, and Northwestern Pacific. Their layout captures San Francisco's waterfront and the challenging grades of the Sierra Nevada.

Willamette MRC models SP and UP operations through Oregon's Willamette Valley. Their layout features the beautiful scenery of western Oregon including forests, farms, and small towns.

Columbia Gorge MRC models the spectacular railroading along the Columbia River. Their layout features the dramatic scenery of the Gorge and the busy mainline traffic it sees.

Seattle MRC models the railroads of the Pacific Northwest including GN, NP, and modern BNSF. Their layout captures Seattle's waterfront, Cascade crossings, and timber industry operations.

Puget Sound MRE specializes in Milwaukee Road's Pacific Extension. Their layout models the electrified operations through the Cascades that made Milwaukee Road unique.

Spokane MRC models the railroads of the Inland Empire including GN, NP, UP, and Milwaukee Road. Their layout captures the wheat country and timber operations of eastern Washington.

Arizona Model Railroaders operate one of the premier layouts in the Southwest. Their HO layout models Santa Fe and SP operations through the Arizona desert with stunning scenery.

Tucson MRC models SP's Sunset Route through southern Arizona. Their layout captures the desert scenery and challenging grades that defined Arizona railroading.

Reno MRC models the famous crossing of the Sierra Nevada by SP and WP. Their layout features Donner Pass, the Feather River Canyon, and Nevada mining operations.

Las Vegas MRC models modern UP and BNSF operations in the desert Southwest. Their layout features contemporary railroading with unit trains and intermodal traffic.

Rocky Mountain Hi-Railers celebrates traditional O gauge trains with their impressive layout. The club balances toy train fun with increasingly detailed modeling.

Colorado Springs MRC models the Denver & Rio Grande Western through the spectacular scenery of Colorado's Front Range. Their layout includes both narrow and standard gauge operations.

Wasatch MRC models Utah's railroads including D&RGW, UP, and regional lines. Their layout captures the dramatic Utah landscape from desert to mountain.

Montana Rail Link Modelers focuses on MRL operations across Montana. Their layout models the spectacular mountain passes and logging operations of Big Sky Country.

Treasure State MRC models the Great Northern and Northern Pacific through Montana. Their layout features Helena's famous crossing and mountain railroading.

Gem State MRC models the railroads of Idaho including UP, OSL, and logging operations. Their layout captures Idaho's diverse terrain from desert to mountains.

Wyoming MRC models Union Pacific's mainline across the Cowboy State. Their layout features Sherman Hill and the famous Dale Creek crossing.

Santa Fe MRC specializes in New Mexico's narrow gauge railroads including the D&RGW Chili Line and mining operations. Their layout captures the unique character of New Mexico railroading.

West Island MR models the railroads of Quebec including CN, CP, and regional lines. Bilingual club welcomes modelers from across the Montreal area.

Vancouver MRC models the railroads of British Columbia including CP, CN, and BC Rail. Their layout features the spectacular mountain scenery of the Coast and Rockies.

Edmonton MRA models Canadian railroads serving Alberta including CN, CP, and northern resource lines. Their layout features prairie grain operations and northern Alberta forestry.

Winnipeg MRC models the railroads that made Winnipeg a major rail hub. Their layout features CN and CP operations across the prairies with busy classification yards.

Ottawa Valley NTRAK builds and displays N scale modular layouts featuring Canadian railroads. Their modules capture Ottawa Valley scenery and operations.

Victoria MRC models the E&N Railway and other Vancouver Island operations. Their layout captures the unique character of island railroading from forests to harbors.

Halifax MRC models the railroads of the Maritimes including CN's eastern lines and historic Intercolonial. Their layout captures the coastal scenery of Nova Scotia.

New Brunswick MRA models CN operations through the Maritimes, centered on Moncton's historic role as a railroad hub. Layout features the tides of the Bay of Fundy region.

Hamilton MRC models the Steel City's busy railroad scene including CN, CP, and industrial switching. Their layout features Hamilton's famous escarpment and waterfront industries.

London MRC models the railroads of Southwestern Ontario where CN and CP routes crossed. Their layout captures the agricultural character of this fertile region.

Saskatoon MRC models CN and CP operations across the Saskatchewan prairies. Their layout features grain elevator scenes and potash mining operations.

Regina MRC models the grain-hauling railroads of southern Saskatchewan. Their layout captures the vast open prairie and the grain elevator towns that dot the landscape.