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The National Model Railroad Association is the largest organization devoted to the development, promotion, and enjoyment of the hobby of model railroading. The NMRA was founded in 1935 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in order to provide a service to the hobby of model railroading.
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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.
Why Join the NMRA?
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Members at all levels of the NMRA are eager to share their knowledge and friendship in local divisions, regions and on the national level.
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Being a member of the NMRA entitles you to a multitude of services, all geared toward expanding your enjoyment of the hobby.
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Standards
The NMRA was the organization that set those Standards and Recommended Practices which still guide manufacturers and consumers alike.
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Achievement Program
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.
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Jeff Warner's PRR/RDG/WM South Central Region
The PRR/RDG/WM South Central Region represents the Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR), Reading Railroad (RDG), and Western Maryland Railway (WM) in South Central Pennsylvania and Maryland. It is an HO scale layout comprised of two decks in a 22' x 36' basement. It is set in the transition era of the mid 1950's with both steam and diesel locomotives. It is a "proto-freelance" railroad. That is, it is not meant to be an exact "replica" of the actual railroad, but rather capture the "flavor" of what these railroads were in the 1950's.
The website is nicely laid out, with tons of great pics, all shown as thumbnails for fast loading, and clicking on the thumbnail gives you a large picture in a new window, so you don't lose your place. One page shows the location of the railroad, and several others show construction details from 2001.
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