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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 through this link.
Members at all levels of the NMRA are eager to share their knowledge and friendship in local divisions, regions and on the national level.
Being a member of the NMRA entitles you to a multitude of services, all geared toward expanding your enjoyment of the hobby.
The NMRA was the organization that set those Standards and Recommended Practices which still guide manufacturers and consumers alike.
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.
The 25th Anniversary convention was held in October of this year at Oakhill College in the north west Sydney suburb of Castle Hill. We had a record attendance of 253 people for this significant event in our region’s history, with over 200 attending the gala banquet. Members came from all areas of our vast region, from New Zealand to Perth, and the deep north to the far south. It was a typical Aussie get together with a lot of friends enjoying this great hobby and the NMRA.
The weekend consisted of two days of clinics followed by three days of layout tours. There was something for everyone. The great Muskrat Ramble layout was on display, supported by several other fabulous exhibition layouts.
Our keynote address was given by the entertaining Charlie Getz, supported with special presentations by Tony Koester and VP Allan Pollock. Thank you gentlemen, for travelling all that way.
The banquet was highlighted by VP Pollock presenting a HLM to David North and the NMRA Fellow award to John Saxon. He also presented all founding members of the region with a commemorative plaque for their 25 years of continuous membership. We particularly thank them for their years of membership and service.
You can see the clinics at http://www.nmra.org.au/Clinics/Notes.html
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.


