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The National Model Railroad Association is the largest organization devoted to the development, promotion, and enjoyment of the hobby of model railroading. The NMRA was founded in 1935 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in order to provide a service to the hobby of model railroading.
What's New
- 2008 Calendar screen saver now available
- 2008 Mid-Year meeting minutes posted
- 2008 Ballot in February Scale Rails
- Anaheim 2008 National Convention
- Older News
Getting Started
in Model Railroading
The NMRA has developed the "Introduction To Model Railroading" to introduce people to model railroading. Our goal is to help those who are interested in building a model railroad but who have never done it before or to assist those who may have a simple track plan and now want to learn more.
Why Join the NMRA?
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Fellowship
Members at all levels of the NMRA are eager to share their knowledge and friendship in local divisions, regions and on the national level.
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Member Services
Being a member of the NMRA entitles you to a multitude of services, all geared toward expanding your enjoyment of the hobby.
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Standards
The NMRA was the organization that set those Standards and Recommended Practices which still guide manufacturers and consumers alike.
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Achievement Program
The NMRA's Achievement Program,or "AP", is designed to help modelers improve their skills and get more out of their hobby. The "AP" gives recognition to members who have displayed a high degree of skill or service to the hobby.
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Cletus Waldman's Dagus and Rockwood
The Dagus and Rockwood is an HO scale model railroad. It is a fictitious place, involving the 1930's and 40's. There may be slight artistic freedom employed here and there, but I can do that! My true intention with the layout is operation. Towards that end, I thought it would help those operating to think they were really accomplishing something because it "looks so real!!" The layout is also listed on several other websites - check the links page. If you have a broad band connection you can look at a Movie/Slide show by clicking: Video Slideshow.
The website is nicely laid out, with tons of great pics, all shown as thumbnails for fast loading, and clicking on the thumbnail gives you a large picture. Cletus maintains a blog here, and tributes to few of his inspirations which got him started in modeling.
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