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Forms

NOTE: The forms listing is always undergoing updating and modification. All Achievement Program forms are available on this page and are "current" (even if the dates seem "old"...most are 2019). The dates on the various forms denote the last complete update. Please use the versions you find here.  All forms listed are the current forms and can be used .

 

On most forms, there is a category called "other".  You can use several different examples to fulfill the requirements.  We decided that adding "other" was better than trying to list every possible example as that would only lead to more confusion.  If in doubt, contact your local (Division) AP manager as a first step.

The AP forms are available in  multiple formats where applicable.

  • DOC - Microsoft Word (download to your computer, save, complete, and you have a form that can be updated as you make progress.)
  • PDF - Adobe PDF* (read/print only)

*Note - You can obtain the free Adobe viewer for most computers by visiting the Adobe Acrobat Reader page for details.

For more information about the Achievement Program, contact your Division AP Manager or the Region AP Manager or the overall Achievement Program Manager, Frank Koch (achiev [at] nmra.org). (contact information for the Region AP Managers is found under "AP Staff".  Your Division  AP Manager should be easily accessible via any of your Division officers).

General Forms:

  • AP Assessment Guidelines for Motive Power, Cars and Structures: (PDF)
    • Contest Judging by Marty Vaughn, MMR (Clinic Link)
    • Judging the National Model Contest by Bob Hamm, MMR (Clinic Link)
  • AP Requirements:  (PDF)
  • AP Checklist:  (PDF) (DOC)
  • 2019 Golden Spike Award Application:  (PDF) (DOC)

Record and Validation Forms.

The Record and Validation Forms (R&V) are useful for collecting singatures and recording events that occur over a period of time.  Some members find them most useful for those certificates that might have a great deal of information (specifically Volunteer and Author) that may take years to collect.  For all other certificates, the R&V forms were eliminated as of January 1, 2019 as the small amount of information is also contained in the Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). ​

  • 2019 Record and Validation - Association Volunteer: (PDF)(DOC)
  • 2019 Record and Validation - Model Railroad Author: (PDF)(DOC)

Evaluation Forms

  • 2019 Evaluation Form - Master Builder - Motive Power: (PDF)(DOC)
  • 2019 Evaluation Form - Master Builder - Cars: (PDF)(DOC)
  • 2019 Evaluation Form - Master Builder - Structures: (PDF)(DOC)
  • 2019 Evaluation Form - Master Builder - Scenery: (PDF)(DOC)
  • 2019 Evaluation Form - Master Builder - Prototype Models: (PDF)(DOC)
  • 2019 Evaluation Form - Master Railroad Engineer - Civil: (PDF)(DOC)

Statement of Qualification forms:

Master Achievement

  • 2019 Statement of Qualification - Master Model Railroader®: (PDF)(DOC)

Railroad Equipment:

  • 2019 Statement of Qualification - Master Builder Motive Power: (PDF)(DOC)
  • 2019 Statement of Qualification - Master Builder Cars: (PDF)(DOC)

Railroad Setting:

  • 2019 Statement of Qualification - Master Builder Structures: (PDF)(DOC)
  • 2019 Statement of Qualification - Master Builder Scenery: (PDF)(DOC)
  • 2019 Statement of Qualification - Master Builder Prototype Models: (PDF)(DOC)

Railroad Construction & Operation:

  • 2019 Statement of Qualification - Model Railroad Engineer - Civil: (PDF)(DOC)
  • 2019 Statement of Qualification - Model Railroad Engineer Electrical: (PDF)(DOC)
  • 2020 Statement of Qualification - Chief Dispatcher: (PDF)(DOC)

Service to the Hobby & NMRA Membership

  • 2019 Statement of Qualification - Association Official: (PDF)(DOC)
  • 2019 Statement of Qualification - Association Volunteer: (PDF)(DOC)
  • 2006 Statement of Qualification - Model Railroad Author: (PDF)(DOC)

AP Evaluation and Contest Forms (Both use the same forms for evaluation)