NMRA ARNational Model Railroad Association

Australasian Region

Thinking of getting into model trains?

Don’t know where to start?

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Considering joining an association or a club?

Who we are?

The NMRA is a worldwide organisation with over 20,000 members that was formed in the USA in 1935 and now covers 42 countries.

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It has divisional groups through out Australia and New Zealand and parts of Asia.

What do we offer modellers?

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We model all scales and Prototypes. As well as US based layouts, many of our members have

Australian, New Zealand, European and UK prototype layouts

And lots more!!

What do we offer modellers?

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We have monthly meetings in members homes, model railway club premises, historical railway

related locations and commercial railway businesses.

And even more!!

What do we offer modellers?

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We have an achievement program which allows members to earn awards for reaching high standards of modelling in their own time at

their own pace

And more again!!

What do we offer modellers?

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The NMRA was instrumental in forming standards which will allow conformity

between manufactures and model builders

Why should I join?

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The association has a focus on helping new people into the hobby. We run a convention every year which has clinics that are designed to help the new modeller get

the most from the hobby and help experienced modellers get more enjoyment from what they are

doing.

Regional Publications.

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The NMRA has it’s own quarterly publication

called “Mainline”. This is a digital/online magazine with a

wealth of information and contains articles

and tales from all over the region.

Further information?.

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If you would like further information on joining the NMRA please ask

one of the club members manning the

display or you can contact us on the

NMRA website www.nmra.org.au