Neuse River Valley Model Railroad Club, Inc.

Neuse River Valley Model Railroad Club, Inc.


Website	http://www.nrvmrrc.org
Info E-mail	pkh@bellsouth.net
Phone	919-217-0407
Address	P.O. Box 19573 Raleigh, North Carolina 27619-9573 United States mapquest google map
Community	Model Railroading
Description	Neuse River Valley Model Railroad Club, Inc. is a non-profit, educational organization chartered under the General Statutes of the State of North Carolina. Our organization's purpose as put forth in the preamble of our constitution is to (a) promote greater fellowship between those persons interested in railroads, railroading, and modeling the same; (b) provide opportunities for the interchange of information about railroads and their practices; inform and educate the general public of the value of railroads and the hobby of model railroading; (d) promote constructive use of leisure time; (e) foster greater camaraderie between father/mother/son/daughter through a common interest; (f) foster understanding between persons of different ages, ethnic backgrounds, and national origins; (g) provide opportunities for development of leadership through active participation in organizational activities; and (h) provide young people an opportunity to learn values, respect for others' property, and high standards of craftsmanship. In the mid-1970's, a group of model railroaders in the greater Raleigh area informally organized and called themselves the Capital Area Model Railroad Club. This group met at members' homes to work on layouts or to view slide and film presentations on various aspects of railroading. This practice is still carried on by sub-groups within the club. In 1978, the Club started building and exhibiting a modular railroad at shopping centers in the greater Raleigh area. Increased interest and membership were the result of several successful shows. By the early 1980's, it became apparent that the Club would have to formally organize in order to more effectively serve the needs of the area model railroading community. By February 15, 1984, the Club had adopted a constitution, by-laws, and the name NEUSE RIVER VALLEY MODEL RAILROAD CLUB. Shortly thereafter the club obtained a charter and incorporation papers from the State of North Carolina. Since that time, every year in November, in support of National Mode Railroad Month, we hold one of the largest model railroad shows in the state at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds. To-date the club has held 17 such shows, with each being better and larger than the previous ones. Scale: HO O (2-rail) O (3-rail) G or Large Scale While the Neuse River Valley Model Railroad Club, Inc. is an all scales club, we currently have modular layouts in the selected scales and are in the planning stages for a permanent layout in our club house.