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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, making this our 74th year in service to the hobby of model railroading! Presenttly the NMRA headquarters is in Chattnooga, TN.
Check the World's Greatest Hobby Web Site for great information on getting starting in the hobby.
The SER provides services to the members of the NMRA residing in the area defined by Article VII of the NMRA regulations, which roughly is western area of North Carolina, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, most of South Carolina, and a portion of the panhandle of Florida. The region is divided into 15 Divisions, which are defined by NMRA regulation VII, and the SER leadership. The local division in western North Carolina is Land O'Sky, Division 15, SER, NMRA.
Fun sites or Member Photo Galleries
Charlie Bryan's Photo gallery of On30 rolling stock and layout Fallen Flags and Other Railroad Photos. (Fallen Flags refers to railroads that are no longer operating.) Nice collection of photos for fun or protype info.
Asheville Train Show For the latest information on our Club's Train Show Model Rairoad Hobbyist magazine A free online magazine that offers tips, ideam and clickable iterms list for projects. Also has links to many other model railroad manufactures and shops.
Local Hobby Shops
This is a listing of area store nearby Asheville. Our emphasis is on (naturally) model railroading engines, rolling stock, scratch building and scenery supplies.
The Train Shop
93 S. Main St.
Marion, NC 28752
(828) 668-9434
Model Railroading store only! They have N, HO, O, and G scale items. Whatever gauge you are looking for we can help. We offer a wide variety of engines, rolling stock, buildings, landscaping supplies, track, magazines, videos, and memorabilia.
Great Americian Hobbies
811A Tunnel Rd
Asheville, NC 28805
828-298-9906
Very limited model railroading cars and engines, some scenic supplies avaiable. RC plane and cars are the primary focus