2012 NMRA Convention - Grand Rapids logo
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Grand Rapids Convention 2012 - Jul7 29 - August 4

Our NMRA Online Archives is now open for business!  Taken from photo and art collections donated to the NMRA, the Online Archives already features over 10,000 images of locomotives, structures, cabooses, depots, and much more.   Images include color and black & white photos, drawings, erection elevations, paint schemes, plans, and logos.  NMRA members can download high-quality scans of any of the images for just $2 each.  Non-NMRA members can download scans for $4 each.  And browsing’s free!  Just click on the “NMRA Online Archives” link at the left to get started.

Looking for the Member's Only area? We think we have worked out most of the bugs. Do please let us know if you have issues registering. The Member area can be found here at http://www.nmra.org/member/

The National Model Railroad Association (NMRA), an organization of model railroaders, advances the worldwide scale model railroading community through education and standards as well as advocacy and fellowship.

You can donate to the NMRA, including Diamond Club donations, through this link.

More information on the Diamond Club can be found here.

What's New

  • Tony Koester's summary of Winter 2012 BOD meeting posted.
  • The official ballot for NMRA elections will appear as an insert in the center of the February 2012 issue of NMRA Magazine, which will be mailed to all voting members. Ballots must be returned to NMRA headquarters, postmarked by April 10 and received by April 15, 2012. Here are the candidates as they appear on the ballot:
    • President:
      Charles W. Getz, IV, HLM
    • Vice President - Administration:
      Howard Goodwin
      Clark Kooning, MMR
      Dave Thornton
    • Vice President - Special Projects:
      Bill Kaufman
      James "Lump" Lupfer
    • At-Large North American Director:
      Mike Brestel
      Miles Hale, MMR
    • Eastern District Director:
      John Roberts, MMR, HLM
    • Pacific District Director:
      Mike Bartlett
      Kelly Loyd
      Rob Peterson
  • Registration for Grand Rails 2012 will be handled in a new way. Instead of being inserted into NMRA Magazine, the full package can be downloaded from www.gr2012.org. See the website if you'd prefer a printed piece.
  • The Kalmbach Memorial Library's "The Postwar Freight Car Fleet" book has sold out.
  • Older News

Why Join the NMRA?

  • 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.

  • Member Services

    Being a member of the NMRA entitles you to a multitude of services, all geared toward expanding your enjoyment of the hobby.

  • Standards

    The NMRA was the organization that set those Standards and Recommended Practices which still guide manufacturers and consumers alike.

  • 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.

Join/Renew

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.

Shop @ the NMRA

  • Heritage/Legend Cars
    • Lower Level Line Boxcar
      G&D Commemorative Car #2
    • St. Clair Northern Boxcar
      St. Clair Northern
  • Books
    • Postwar Freight Car Fleet Book
      Postwar Freight Car Fleet

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