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The NMRA Partnership Program is a member benefit that truly has a tangible payback. We've partnered with model railroad manufacturers of all sizes, giving them exposure on our website in return for receiving generous discounts for NMRA members all year long. Some provide members with special codes, others prefer a phone or email order, but all appreciate the additional business from our members. And of course, our members appreciate the extra savings...savings that can actually pay the cost of NMRA membership!
To join the Partnership Program as a manufacturer or vendor, please contact us at engage [at] nmra.org
Logos & Signs, Railheads
18Ten Designs creates hand made works of art focused on railroads and railroad equipment. This includes past, present and freelance railroads.
10% off for NMRA members
Contact: Galen Van Allen
Email Address: 18tendesigns [at] gmail.com
Small business that manufactures laser cut mini-diorama kits and modules for younger modelers and beginners. We started this business this year and working on creating a full catalog of products and creating our own website separate of Etsy.
15% off all items in our Etsy Store and future website.
5pinesrc [at] gmail.com
At Bespoke Rail, our mission is to honor the legacy and the beauty of classic North American railroad logos and artwork by creating and curating high-quality products that capture the spirit of the golden age of railroading. The logos and artwork of these once-iconic transportation companies represent a rich legacy of workmanship and design, and we strive to preserve and celebrate this heritage through our products.
Our commitment to quality is reflected in every item we offer, which is designed and crafted with the same care and attention to detail as the logos and artwork that inspire us. We believe that our products should not only evoke the nostalgia and romance of railroading's past - but that they also embody the enduring values of quality, class, and durability that were once the hallmarks of the industry.
Alongside our customers, we seek to foster a community of railway enthusiasts who share a mutual appreciation for the beauty and style of classic railroad art and typeface. Through our products, we aim to inspire and educate others about the significance of this rich cultural heritage and to encourage a renewed appreciation for the craftsmanship and design that defined the golden era of American railroading.
NMRA Members will receive a 10% discount on all products from now until January 31, 2024.
Located in the foothills of North Carolina, Boxcar B's was founded in September 2024 with a vision and mission to offer unique 3D resin printed model railroad products not typically produced by large manufacturers. We offer designs from a handful of designers who are geared towards model railroading.
With a small staff, we are committed to providing excellent customer service and offering quality items for the beginner model train enthusiast to the seasoned experts.
NMRA members can receive 10% off the total order amount.
bryan [at] boxcarbstrainsandthings.com
This company designs and 3D prints scale model accessories in virtually any scale for model railroads and other hobbies.
NMRA members receive a 10% discount on all items not already on sale.
At CB Train Junction, they're committed to offering an enjoyable experience, and offer products in Z, N, HO, O, and S . This includes a unique environment (CB also has a brick-and-mortar shop in Colonial Beach, VA.), quality products, great service, and a great learning experience. Owner, Mike Byle, has been a train enthusiast his whole life. He was born into a family where his father and grandfather worked on the railroad. He worked on the railroad as a college student and later professionally as a civil engineer designing railroad bridges and track. He has been involved in model railroading all of his life. He is a published author on railroad modeling and an active member of the National Model Railroad Association, and the National Association of S-Gaugers, and has won modeling awards at local and national competitions. He opened the physical shop so that he could share his passion with others, relating the history of railroading and model railroading and providing memorabilia and supplies for those who enjoy trains whether model train enthusiasts or just having a casual interest. He restores and repairs classic toy trains and accessories to bring them back to life and creates custom unique models.
NMRA Members receive a 10% discount on all in-stock regularly priced merchandise. A 10% discount will also be provided for open stock special ordered items with prepayment.
Clever Models provides downloadable files of highly detailed models of railroad structures in .pdf format. You purchase a file, download it, print it, cut out the parts, fold them and glue them into a 3D model. All items are available in most commonly used scales. These are not you typical paper models, but photographically accurate, highly detailed models.
NMRA members will receive a 50% discount on all downloadable products.
CMR Products Inc. is a family run Model Railroad Hobby Store. They provide a 10% discount on all lines they sell on their website and at vendor shows. The discount also applies to custom projects such as custom waterslide decals and custom direct-to-car printing.
Model fir trees have been the mainstay at Coastman's Scenic Products since 2010. Roger makes his trees from scratch with real wooden trunks and his own formula for the foliage. This combo affords a unique presentation that is representative of taller, older trees that dominated the west coast in earlier times. Both kits and ready-made trees are available, plus many other scenery items such as Hollow Logs and Bird's Nests. CSP now offers 3-D printed kits for industrial structures such as Sawdust Burners, Conveyor Belts, as well as alloy castings for automotive parts, and other industrial scenery items. Looking for something truly different? You'll find it at CSP!
NMRA Members receive 10% off all orders.
Composite Designs is a manufacturer of Craftsman style laser-cut detail and structure kits, along with 3D printed detail parts in O, HO, and N Scales. They strive to provide good detail and clear instructions to make the assembly both rewarding and enjoyable for everyone.
NMRA Members receive 10% off all orders.
Conowingo Models, located in Conowingo, MD, offers a great variety of structures and rolling stock craftsman kits constructed mainly out of wood. Owner Chris Coarse strives to make unusual kits. He pays attention to often neglected areas of buildings, such as roofing structures and foundations. Conowingo kits are designed to encourage creativity and keep costs down. You won't find a ton of castings, etc. in the kits in order to encourage that creativity.
NMRA Members receive 10% off all products manufactured by Conowingo Models.
Cowcatcher Magazine, published bi-monthly by Ballpark Impressions, LLC, combines model railroad and prototype railroad news in one print magazine. For 20 years, we have taken our readers inside the model and prototype railroad industries with compelling articles on current trends, personalities, products, and layouts, Class Is and short lines, heritage, and more. All are professionally written and edited by accomplished journalists and contributors who share the same passion for railroading and model railroading.
NMRA members are eligible for an introductory 10% discount on the price of a six-issue subscription. Included free is our monthly e-newsletter, Cowcatcher Tracks.
Address: 22020 Ulrich Street, Clinton Township, MI 48036
Contact: Dan Burnell Jr, 810-637-1235
Discount: 5% off all orders, email Info [at] DarkSkyModules.com
Website: N/A
Daylight Sales offers the largest selection of railroad clothing and gifts in the country, including NMRA and NMRAx branded items! They proudly supply many of the nation's museums, tourist railroads, hobby and gift shops. You may have already seen our bold designs or even have purchased them. The possibility exists to use Daylight Sales for all of a Region and/or Division as the sole supplier of their merchandise. The NMRAx currently has a custom contract with Daylight Sales and similar agreements can be made at the local level. Contact Luis at Daylight Sales for details. Daylight Sales would be ideal for one-stop shopping for all Region or Division branded items.
A word about Daylight Sales...
We started our company out of a love of trains back in 1992 to supply one museum in Northern California. Since then, we have grown into a leading supplier to railroad museums, tourist railroads, hobby and gift shops worldwide. We are expanding our facilities for the third time (and hopefully last) to enable our continued growth and pledge to keep you, our loyal customer, clothed with the finest designs on the market. We're still a family-run operation, and we pride ourselves on getting your orders shipped quickly and completely. We welcome your feedback and look forward to meeting you at our showroom or a railroad event someday. If you like what we offer, please do us the greatest favor in the world - tell a friend! Thank you!
Deepwoods Software started back in 1993 as the part-time side business of Robert Heller, who was working at the Computer Vision Research Laboratory three days a week. Robert likes to write programs and wanted to do something other than just work for someone else at a 9-to-5, 40-hour-a-week sort of job for the rest of his life (how boring, yawn...|), so Robert has been writing programs in his computer shed, some for himself (several of which are available for sale or as free downloads as Deepwoods Software's products) and some for other people (have to pay the bills somehow).
Model Railroad System offers support to operate your railroad, signals, and switches, various networks (including open LCB), a Freight Car Forwarder, and a Time Table Program that can be customized with logos, route maps, and rulebook text.
NMRA Members receive 10% off all products.
Deluxe Materials is a British company offering an extensive product line of hobby adhesives, tools, scenery, and other building materials for all scales. They also have a comprehensive product line for dollhouses, R/C, plastic aircraft, military, ship, and car kit modelers. Catalogs are available including a newly released catalog specific to N scale.
NMRA members receive a 10% discount for web-only orders by special arrangement with Walthers. (walthers.com)
Welcome to Diorama Hobbies, your go-to destination for meticulously crafted and hard-to-find items. If you're a diorama craftsman seeking to elevate your scenes to the next level, you've come to the right place.
As a fellow hobbyist, Brandon Orth, the owner, understands the struggle of finding high-quality diorama details. Many manufacturers offer products that don't quite match the scale or lack the realism we need. At Diorama Hobbies, we bridge that gap by providing the fine details that railroad layouts and diorama enthusiasts never knew they needed.
Our collection is carefully curated to meet the demands of discerning craftsmen like yourself. Whether you're seeking intricate accessories, realistic miniature scenes, or scale-specific elements, Diorama Hobbies has you covered. Stock up on their high-fidelity details and unlock endless possibilities for your creative endeavors.
Experience the difference that exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail can make.
Etsy: https://dioramahobbies.etsy.com
10% off for NMRA members who spend $50 or more and free shipping on orders over $35.
Diorama Hobbies Store: https://dioramahobbies.com/
10% off for NMRA members who spend $50 or more and free shipping on orders over $50
Display Zone helps train enthusiasts display and protect their model train collections with high-quality, handcrafted display cases. We specialize in wall-mounted cabinets designed for HO, N, and O scale trains, built to showcase your layout pieces while keeping them safe from dust, damage, and UV exposure. Each case is carefully constructed with premium materials and clear viewing panels, making it easy for train collectors to proudly present their models with confidence.
NMRA Members receive 5% off all orders.
Johnny Gulo
info [at] displayzoneshop.com
Lighting your scale structures and surroundings can be one of the most rewarding details you can add that will instantly bring an entire scene to life. For over 35 years DVL Design LLC has specialized in creating special effects for the premiere theme parks around the world and the key element has always been believability. The same can be said for creating a detailed lighted scene on your model railroad that comes together and tells a story in miniature.
With our Noble Gas & Tungsten line of products, we look to provide the model railroad community with unique miniaturized lighting effect products that will add an entirely new level of detail and realism to their scenes. Our "Ne Series" of 1:87 - HO Scale Neon Sign Kits will do just that. The semi-custom kits feature over 200 designs, 3 detailed etched metal frame styles, and 6 LED colors to choose from. Whether it's your favorite detailed craftsman structure or a basic plastic structure, the look of an "Ne Series" neon sign glowing in the window will take your lighted scenes to the next level.
So please, head on over to our website and have look around. In addition to the neon sign kits, you will find we also carry the items needed to power those products regardless of your wiring skill level as well a selection of pre-wired LED's, premium grade fiber optics, and other accessories to help bring your lighted scenes to life.
DVL Design LLC is pleased to offer NMRA Members a 10% discount on all of our products.
Dwarvin is focused on providing Lighting without Wiring solutions to customers. It was started due to frustration with wiring up LED's. Instead, they adopted fiber optics as their medium for providing reliable and simple lighting installations. They have focused on lighting buildings, providing street lamps, railroad crossings, block signals, and signal lamps in a range of scales from N to O Gauge. Dwarvin is a family-based company, manufacturing all of our products within the USA, with a high commitment to customer satisfaction.
NMRA Members receive 10% off all orders.
East Coast Circuits was created to provide unique, simple lighting effects circuits to the model railroad community. All circuits are designed with add-on capability to let the modeler personalize each circuit as desired. The circuits are compatible with most scales. Available are lighted emergency vehicles, circuits for traffic lights, transmission towers, and random structure lighting among others. Custom circuits can also be ordered.
Founded by Dylan Schultz out of his love for weathering models and desire to help fellow enthusiasts, East Plaines Weathering Co. bridges the gap for modelers who are either afraid to weather their own models or can't afford traditional professional services. Offering quality weathering services at budget-friendly prices, Dylan's passion-driven business helps bring authentic, weathered looks to your models without breaking the bank.
They also partner with PNW Custom Trains for complete locomotive customization including custom sound files, horns, bells, and radio chatter for ESU locomotives.
NMRA members receive an exclusive discount - use the code below when contacting for services.
NMRA Members will receive a 5% discount on car rental rates when they book through Enterprise or National Car Rentals. This can be used for both business and personal travel.
Since 1997, Evan Designs has developed unique, highly efficient software for modelers that is both user-friendly and effective. Around 2006, they shifted their focus to tiny and miniature LED lights for various applications in fun, entertaining hobbies. Their customer value-driven philosophy is to provide the best shopping experience through their online store and extend it to each customer by offering a premium selection of LEDs for Model Trains, Plastic Model Kits, Diecast Firetruck & Police Cars, and much, much more. Evan Designs' in-house product development and thorough testing allow them to continuously improve upon their products while forming great customer relationships. Whether you're ordering model train lights, building lights, or other LED hobby lights, their products all come with a two-year guarantee to ensure the utmost customer satisfaction.
NMRA Members receive 18% off all orders.
Address: 8 Rocky Mountain Way, Miller Place, NY 11764
Contact: Gordon Hope, 631-743-0060
Discount: 10% off stated prices
Feight Studios has been publishing award-winning aviation art and prints for over 25 years but also has many railroad art prints available. There are also opportunities to commission a painting or prints. Call or email for more details - (303) 483-1793 or email at don [at] feightstudios.com
NMRA Members receive 20% off all railroad prints.
Fusion Scale Graphics uses the greatest design tool on the market today, Adobe Illustrator. All of their graphics are 100% vector graphics, that's right, no images are used at all. They draw all graphics by hand here in our shop to ensure all of their decals will print clean and crisply each and every time; no matter what scale you need. Fusion Scale Graphics uses today's latest and greatest printing equipment. This allows them to print not only color but WHITE. Yes, you read that correctly, they can print white. They also print at a stunning 1200 dpi, that's 1200 little dots of ink in one single inch. This allows them to print a beautiful array of colors, gradients, fine graphics, and lettering down to just under half a millimeter. Fusion Scale Graphics offers a growing selection of hobby decals. They know the need for new decals will never stop, so if you have ideas, you can visit their website at https://fsdecals.com/ and suggest them.
NMRA Members receive 10% off all Waterslide Graphics.
Gatorfoam is a unique, strong, laminated panel with a core of extruded polystyrene and a face made of resin-impregnated wood fiber veneer (Luxell). It is an interior and exterior panel and is great for model usage. It can be cut with a variety of woodworking tools, Xacto, or matt knives. It accepts all types of glues, paints, and stains (without warping) and comes in various thicknesses and sizes (up to 5' x 10' sheets).
NMRA members receive a 10% discount.
Contact: Dylan Schultz or Peter Gyula Nagy, 714-951-3111 or 818-299-4641
Discount: 10% off order and free shipping.
Great Decals located in Fairfax, VA, specializes in multi-scale decals for mostly eastern and southeastern railroads such as Virginian, RF&P, W&OD, FEC among others. The company also sells a large variety of decals from other manufacturers. Orders are taken by e-mail or by US Mail.
NMRA members receive a 10% discount on all orders.
Producer of hundreds of prototype railroading videos in both DVD and BluRay formats.
Highways and Byways Model Railroad Graphics manufacture roadway graphics that are made from precision-cut vinyl, designed to improve the look of modeled roadways. Easier and more durable than dry transfers or waterslide decals, their easy-to-use peel-and-stick graphics are cut to scale length, and width and are available in both HO and N scale. Other scales are available by special request. Their graphics can be weathered using a wash of India ink diluted into rubbing alcohol or by using dry brushed paint. Products are available in either full sets, such as our Roadway Graphics Package, or as individual sheets, depending on your specific needs. They also offer a Retail Parking Lot Set that includes a variety of parking graphics, including handicap graphics.
NMRA Members get a 10% discount on all products.
Manufacturers of USA-made professional foam cutting tools including hot wire cutters, hot knives, foam cutting machines, a freehand router, a foam engraving tool even foam cutting tables. The company also sells related materials such as spray and brush-on foam glues and protective foam coatings.
NMRA Members receive a 10% discount on any product line item.
The Iconic Replica brand of diecast vehicles is for the discerning model vehicle collector who values attention to detail, quality manufacturing, accurate graphics and exact replication of real vehicles in miniature.
10% discount on Iconic Replicas products
jeff [at] awesomediecast.com
Craftsman structure kits for model railroaders that are based on actual prototype structures.
NMRA Members get a 10% discount on the website.
"ITLA" stands for Imagine That Laser Art. In business since 2008, ITLA Scale Models has continued to provide its customers with the best in unique, precision laser-cut wood model kits. Bringing precision laser cut scale model kits to a worldwide customer base, their "3D" laser etched and cut wood materials represent masonry, steel, and concrete when painted using basic techniques.
"Configurable by Design" Many of their structure kits are engineered to offer you the opportunity to build the model in a variety of "footprints" and varying wall combinations. Some kits can be built in as many as 15 different wall combinations, from background "Flat" to "Shallow Relief" formats, in addition to the Full Walled structure.
We love that "old downtown city" and "back alley" gritty architectural look that you can still find across North America today. The connection to a railway enabled many of these small towns and cities to prosper. Our tagline "Where the City Meets the Railway" represents this theme. Unique details, quality, precise & repeatable fit, ease of paint, and modular assembly are ITLA's hallmarks. Above all, they stand behind their product and want you to have an enjoyable build experience. If you break a part through normal handling, they'll replace it for you!
ITLA will provide 10% off every regular-priced order of $50+ and free shipping on orders over $199. (Offer not valid on sale items, "Featured Products", or at in-person show events.)
K.I.S.S. Method Inc. is a manufacturer of Track Planning Tools and Super-V Cradles. Track Planning Tools are scaled templates for designing O, HO, and N scale layouts. Sets contain 3 scaled rulers, turnout tools for #4, 4.5, 5, 6, 7, and 8 frog angles, and also include 19 complete "Circles" and "Holes" for drawing curves, all marked in all three scales. Tangent Alignment tools provide automatic off-sets for easements in and out of curves. A handy Easement Tool provides smooth easements every time. Track Planning Tools are available in Clear or "Screaming" Transparent Yellow for improved visibility. Although very intuitive without a learning curve, a DVD is available demonstrating how the tools are used. V-shaped Super-V Cradles gently hold locomotives or rolling stock at the workbench. They are available sized for Z/N or HO/S scale, Super-V MAXI Cradles for S/O scale, and Super-V G Cradles for F/G scale.
NMRA Members receive a 15% discount on all orders.
Address: 7715 SW 10th St
Contact: Shawn Dyke, 515-447-8078
Discount: 10% off
LaBelle Woodworking Company is one of the oldest companies still offering wooden model railroad kits and new kits will be coming out every few weeks. The Company dates back to 1947 and originated in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. The first review of our passenger cars appeared in Model Railroader in January of 1960. LaBelle moved from Oconomowoc to Watertown to Fairchild, all in Wisconsin. The company was then moved to Pendleton, Indiana. We continue producing kits today in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
NMRA Members receive a total of 20% off on kits.
Producers of full custom-sized backdrop graphics and railroad graphics CDs. Hundreds of scenes are available.
Members receive 10% off all orders.
Address: 5680 Key Cir NW, Canal Fulton, Ohio 44614
Contact: David Fulks, 330-430-9953
Discount: 10% discount on orders over $20.
Scale size signs for layouts in HO, N, O and S.
NMRA discount: 10% off with code.
michael [at] linesidedetails.com
Producer of sophisticated electronics for model railroads, including signaling products and fast clocks.
NMRA members receive a 10% discount on all orders, except for signals, which are already discounted.
PROVIDING HO & O SCALE PRODUCTS TO ENHANCE YOUR MODELING EXPERIENCE
MAC Rail was started to provide quality products ready to use for the modern model railroader. As a modeler himself and owner of the Michigan Interstate St. Clair Subdivision, each product is designed with not only the modeler but the operator in mind.
Starting out with 3D-printed HO-scale end-of-train devices that are removable for model railroaders, they now offer lots of products to help bring another layer of storytelling to your railroad whether prototype or freelance.
NMRA Members receive 5% off all orders.
Address: 952 County Road 25, Bremen, AL
Contact: Bryan Pirkey, 256-531-2443
Website: N/A
Discount: Email for details
It's the first name in high quality modeling tools and accessories.
Address: 4862 Summer Avenue, Memphis, TN 38122
Contact: Aubrey Overstreet, 901-682-9402
Discount: 10% discount (some restrictions may apply)
Mine Mount Models is a fine-scale craftsman model kit company that strives to provide easy-to-assemble, timeless designs, that will enhance any model railroad or diorama scene.
NMRA Members receive a 10% discount on all products.
Miniprints produces craftsman-quality details 3D-printed for your model railroad layout. Miniprints are offered in N, HO, S, and O scales.
NMRA members receive 15% off on regular-priced items.
Address: 1150 Lakeland Drive, Jackson, MS 39216
Contact: Michael Hogg, 601-594-7402
Discount: To be determined