This page collects railroad, model railroading, museum, club, organization, event, magazine, manufacturer, and retailer resources.
Real Railroads and Safety
| Site | Notes |
|---|---|
| Union Pacific Railroad | Operates the main line through Yuma |
| BNSF Railway | Check the customer service pages for useful modeling info |
| Operation Lifesaver | Rail safety education |
Museums and Railroad Parks
| Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona Railway Museum | Chandler, AZ | |
| Phoenix Trolley Museum | 1117 Grand Ave, Phoenix, AZ | Also on Facebook |
| McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park | Scottsdale, AZ | Home to several model railroad clubs |
| Adobe Mountain Desert Railroad Park | Glendale, AZ | Home to AMRS, Maricopa Live Steamers and a railroad museum |
| Old Pueblo Trolley | Tucson, AZ | Trolley and bus museum |
| San Bernardino History and Railroad Museum | San Bernardino, CA | |
| Tehachapi Depot Railroad Museum | Tehachapi, CA | Near the famous Tehachapi Loop |
| Museum of the American Railroad | Frisco, TX |
Arizona Clubs
| Club | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona Model Railroading Society (AMRS) | Glendale | At Adobe Mountain Desert Railroad Park; includes the Arizona Garden Railway Society |
| Maricopa Live Steamers | Glendale | 7 1/2-inch gauge live steam; free public rides on Sundays in season |
| Sun-N-Sand Model Railroad Club | Scottsdale | N scale, at McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park |
| Sun City West Model Railroad Club | Sun City West | HO and N, at the R.H. Johnson Recreation Center |
| Central Arizona Model Railroad Club | Prescott area | Hosts a large summer train show |
Organizations
| Organization | Notes |
|---|---|
| National Model Railroad Association (NMRA) | The national hobby association |
| NMRA Arizona Division | Statewide division of the NMRA Pacific Southwest Region |
| Train Collectors Association | National group for toy and collectible trains |
Events and Train Shows
| Site | What it offers |
|---|---|
| Model Railroad News Timetable | Free nationwide listing of train shows and railroad events |
| Great Train Expo | Train shows with vendors, club layouts and swap meets |
