Yuma, AZ 85365
ph: 928 344 9417
YMRR
The Yuma Model Railroaders are an active group in Southwest Arizona. Our interests range from full-size railroads to model railroads of all scales. We welcome new members; whether you are a full time resident or winter visitor.
Currently we have an operating HO scale modular layout that is displayed at the Yuma County Fair week and several other events throughout the year. See our "Coming Events" page for future dates.
All members of the modular group are NMRA members and the YMRR Modular Club Division is a 100% NMRA Club. We are also an Ambassador group for the World's Greatest Hobby.
We have been granted non-profit status through the State of Arizona and are now working on our application for Federal non-profit status.
Meetings are held about once a month; round-robin style on varying days and times. With our recent approval of a site to locate our club at we will be having a majority of meetings held there at the Yuma QM Depot but may on occasion have them elsewhere. We have work sessions on a variety of topics such as tree-making, rolling stock tuneups and scenery construction just to name a few.
Railfanning ( going out trackside to watch the 'big trains' run) are taken out along the very active SP/UP Sunset Route for train watching and searching for historical remnants of rail lines in addtion to some out of town trips to other locations.
Membership in the yahoo mail group is restricted due to spam mail, but those interested are welcome to request. We look forward to hearing from you! Check out our group postings page on Yahoo groups at YumaModelRailroaders.
NEWS UPDATE!!
March 6, 2010
9 members of the YMRR went to the Arizona Division of the NMRA meet held on March 6th in Phoenix. Three members entered models into the contest. YMRR members Tim G., Jim C. and Lee S. entered models in the contest, a total of 5 different structures. All three came away with awards from different categories! Tim took a first and a second place, with his first place earning another NMRA merit award. Jim took a second place and a third and Lee came away with a second place award. We'll be posting pictures later on of each of the entries. Congratulations to all!
February 2010: The Yuma Model Railroaders have been granted a location to hold regular meetings and eventually contruct a model railroad display at the Yuma Quartermaster Depot, 201 N. 4th Avenue. This location, while not permanent, is an interim location until we are able to prepare another site as a future permanent site. More information will be presented as it becomes available in the very near future.
Yuma, AZ 85365
ph: 928 344 9417
YMRR