Yuma, AZ 85365
ph: 928 344 9417
YMRR
MODEL TRAIN DISPLAY DATES:
The Yuma Model Railroaders will be displaying their HO Scale Modular Train Layout on these Dates and Locations: ( See below for other events dates )
2009:
THANKS to everyone for a GREAT YEAR!! The YMRR has added several new members, had several outstanding public displays, done a lot of great work and built some lasting friendships. While there are no further public events scheduled for the rest of 2009, we look forward to a running start in 2010, so check back with us or send us an email and we will add you to our email event list!
2010 YMRR DISPLAY DATES:
February 6- Saturday
at the Yuma Doll & Toy Show,
Yuma Civic and Convention Center
10 AM to 4 PM
March 30 to April 4: Yuma County Fair in the Theatre building.
Check back for more dates
as we update!
YMRR Meeting Dates:
Dates/Times and Clinic topics subject to change. Check back or send us an email to get updates as they become available.
2010
January:
30th Sat- 1:30
Special guest speaker following regular business meeting.
February:
-Thursday 11th 0930-1200
open work shop session-Lee's
-Saturday Feb 20th 1:30 PM
YMRR Meeting- brief meeting then work shop-
Topic: Basic track work. we will be doing a live demonstration including some discussion and debate as to pro's and con's of differing styles, the different types of track, rail, what those funny 'codes' mean, the difference between brass, steel and nickel silver and what it means to us, differences on roadbed, different ways how to attach track to your roadbed, soldering sections together and basic wiring. We'll also cover turnouts, their number system and basic installation.
March: meeting/workshop dates:
-YMRR Meeting- March 20
1:30 Guest Speaker, Carol from the Yuma Historical Society will be talking with us about the history of railroads in Yuma. location YMRR Room at the QMD.
work shop session: Grasses and weeds
- 28 Sunday YMRR display set up 12-5
- 30 Tuesday- YMRR Modulars at the Yuma County Fair- open 4 PM to 9 PM
- 31 Wed- YMRR Modulars at the Yuma County Fair- open 4 PM to 9 PM
April:
- 1 Thur- YMRR Modulars at the Yuma County Fair- open 4 PM to 9 PM
- 2 Fri-YMRR Modulars at the Yuma County Fair- open 1 PM to 10 PM
- 3 Sat-YMRR Modulars at the Yuma Fair- open 12 Noon to 10 PM
- 4 Sun YMRR Modulars at the Yuma Fair- open 12 Noon to 6 PM
Sunday 4th - 6 PM All YMRR members
YMRR Fair display take down
-- After the Fair Meeting & Event- TBA
May:
Date and Location TBA.
Topic: The NMRA- What it can offer you, discussions on the programs, conventions and instruction available.
June:
TBA
Coming workshop topics:
Open Car Loads
Weathering buildings
TREES!
OTHER DATES OF INTEREST:
2010:
Mar. 6-Arizona Div. NMRA Meet-Phoenix -YMRR members attending
Mar 13: Great Train Expo-Tucson
April 14-18- Grand Canyon State Model Railroaders - Maricopa County Fair- Phoenix |
April 22-25 - Winslow Railroad Days - Winslow |
photo by L Stoermer

photo by L Stoermer
Yuma, AZ 85365
ph: 928 344 9417
YMRR