009 Society Catering for all aspects of small scale narrow gauge railway modelling, both for the beginner and the experienced modeler alike.
2mm Scale Association Promoting and educating about modeling in 2mm scale. Publications, shop, meetings, and more.
7mm Narrow Gauge Association Caters for those who model in O-16.5 or thereabouts. The most popular scale among members is 7mm to the foot, but others, such as 5.5mm are quite common.
A.C. Gilbert Heritage Society To promote and foster the educational and scientific advancement of the former, A.C. Gilbert Company.
American OO Gauge Special Interest Group This NMRA SIG formed in the fall of 1985 and is dedicated to the preservation and advancement of American OO gauge, which has a scale of 4mm=1ft. and a track gauge of 19 mm, essentially 0.75 in.
Brass Collectors Special Interest Group This NMRA SIG promotes the collection of brass railroad models with information on new releases (from importers), tips on customizing and upkeep, private want lists and sales, and general articles by members on the subject of brass.
British Railway Modelers Of North America An international organization which caters to railway modelers sharing an interest in modeling British railways and especially to those living in North America.
Broad Gauge Society Formed in 1980 to promote research into and the modelling of the British 7ft gauge railways of the 19th Century.
Chosen Scale Cooperative A group of modelers dedicated to expanding modeling of New Zealand Railway prototypes in NZ120, a scale using standard 9mm N scale track, wheelsets, and locomotive mechanisms.
Free-Mo (American) Operates like a permanent or sectional layout while retaining its modularity. Layouts are operated with a single track mainline in a point to loop, loop to loop, or point to point design.
Fremo Friendship Association Of European Model Railroaders. A modular approach to layout building and modeling. Official European site. (English/German)
G Scale Society Founded in 1987, the Society now has hundreds of members in the UK and overseas and caters to all modelers working in G Scale. The society has a liberal approach, believing that enjoyment is just as important as rivet-counting but with no bias in either direction. Journal.
Gauge 1 Model Railway Association Information about membership and benefits for this association dedicated to promoting the largest scale model railroad.
International Car Exchange Special Interest Group The primary goals of this NMRA SIG are to provide contact for its members and to act as a forum for the round robin exchange of model railroad rolling stock.
Ives Train Society Dedicated since 1935 to preserving the heritage of Ives trains.
Layout Design SIG Our prime purpose is to aid efforts to design and create layouts that achieve owners' layout goals (with minimum space and cost), avoid common design flaws, and include prototypical and model design features that maximize operating and visual interest.
LGB Model Railroad Club An international group of people who have a common interest in operating and/or collecting LGB trains.
Märklin Club Of North America Membership information, benefits, and online forms from this club dedicated to Märklin trains.
Modern Prototype 'S'cale Modelers Special Interest Group Formed independently from within the National Association of S Gaugers, membership for the purpose of forming an open line of communication among group members for the exchange of relevant prototype and model information related to modern railroad equipment.
N Gauge Society Promotes N scale model railways, supports the hobby, and provides a forum for all N scale enthusiasts.
National Association of S Gaugers A non-profit organization whose mission is to promote model railroading in S. All forms of 1:64 modeling are accepted including Scale, Hi-rail, Tinplate, and Narrow Gauge.
National Association Of Timetable Collectors If you are fascinated by timetables then you will benefit from becoming a member of the National Association of Timetable Collectors.
NCat Specifically applied to that branch of the NTRAK modular layout system that employs an overhead wire for locomotive current collection.
NMRA DCC Sig The SIG mission is to encourage the collection, evolution and dissemination of DCC knowledge. The SIG offers periodic educational activities and publications to further the knowledge and understanding of DCC and related topics. The SIG provides an unbiased forum for discussing issues concerning DCC.
N Scale Collector Information, special run announcements, newsletters, and convention news from this club for collecting N scale models.
NTRAK NTRAK modules are used to build large display layouts as well as home and club layouts. Modelers from all over the world can build modules, bring them to a show, connect their module with modules brought by other modelers, and by doing so a giant N scale layout is soon constructed.
NTRAK Australia Initiated in response to the need to modify the NTRAK electrical and size standards to suit Australian conditions, ensuring that modules, built by clubs or individuals, can be transported to shows/conventions and assembled into large layouts for reliable operation.
Operations Special Interest Group The principal purpose of this NMRA SIG is to discuss, develop, and disseminate ways of operating model railroads to realistically emulate practices of the prototype railroads.
Pass Exchange Program Provides NMRA members a way to exchange passes to their model railroads. Participants in the program are listed monthly in the Bulletin.
Pike Registry Program Part of the NMRA's volunteer service program available to the membership. The Pike Registry provides an opportunity to have your pike registered in the Official Register of Model Railroads.
Proto:87 Special Interest Group An NMRA SIG whose goal is to develop and promote practical and reliable standards and construction techniques for high-fidelity wheels and track in HO scale.
Proto87 International Team Proto87, the high fidelity HO model railroading. International site. (English/French)
Railroad Industries Special Interest Group This NMRA SIG concentrates on developing a deeper understanding of the history and operations of the industries that are served by the railroads. This information helps to understand and replicate prototypical operation on model railroads and to construct prototypically accurate models.
Railroad Prototype Modelers An organization dedicated to developing greater knowledge and understanding of prototype railroading and modeling. RPM events listed.
Railroad Signals Special Interest Group This NMRA SIG is devoted to collecting and disseminating prototype signaling information with an emphasis on accurate modeling of signal installations and operations.
S Scale Model Railroading Promoting the appeal and pleasure of modeling in S scale, with information about the scale and what it means.
Scalefour Society British society specializing in finescale 4mm to the foot modeling to a true track gauge of 18.83mm. Site includes news, diary, and society exhibition pages, as well as membership data.
Society Of Proto-48 Enthusiasts The group focus is primarily on accurately dimensioned wheel profiles and track gauge (4' - 8 1/2" versus 5' gauge) in 1/4" scale.
Teen Association Of Model Railroaders This group was created to promote, stimulate, foster, and encourage among youth and young persons, the hobby of model railroading, the activity of railfanning, and the preservation of the history, science, and technology thereof.
Three Millimetre Society Support and promotes 3mm Scale, with a scale ratio of 101.6/1, also known as TT3, a UK based scale with some 60 non-resident adherents. There are approximately 900 members. The Society produces a wide range of kits, including locomotives and wagons.
Toy Train Operating Society One of the leading organizations in the field, with about 8,000 members actively engaged in the collecting, displaying, and operating of all types, sizes and ages of these remarkable, entertaining and ageless toys.
Traction Special Interest Group This group of modelers exchanges information about traction modeling. They interpret "traction" in its broadest sense to include all electric rail transportation.
Train Collectors Association (TCA) Headquartered in Strasburg, PA, the TCA is one of the largest and most prestigious collecting societies in the world. At the TCA website, you will learn about membership in the Association, upcoming train meets, and much more.
Woman Model Railroaders Special Interest Group This group, in addition to other goals, is devoted to promoting model railroading as a hobby for the whole family. The group publishes the WRM SIG Newsletter.
Z Club 92 A not for profit organization born to give an answer to the lack of information about the Z Scale Model Railroad Market
