National Model Railroad Association Inc.
Australasian Region
🚂 NMRA AR Convention 2025 – Brisbane📍 20–26 August | Archerfield Airport Convention newsletter Number 8 is now available for viewing. Clinics, layout tours, ops sessions, social events, partner outings, and even flight experiences!🎟️ Daily tickets now available🛍️ Register & order memorabilia by 30 July
Bunnings have recognised the level of support the NMRA Members in Australia have given to their business and have offered us an increase in the discount available on over 3,000 plus trade products! The increased discount will range from 7% to 15% with an average around 10%. If you want to download the ‘National Model … Read more
For Sale: A selection of new and used (but still good working order) parts from Tam Valley to control servos on your railroad (railway). All are 50% off list price or more. See more items on the Marketplace.
Our 2025 AR Convention planning is in full swing! Please find the latest newsletter #2 link below:
Announcing the NMRA AR convention for 2025 2025 NMRA AR Convention 20th-21st August | Operating Sessions/Layout Tours22nd-24th August | Convention25th-26th August | Operating Sessions/Layout Tours Archerfield, Brisbane More Details…
Phil Knife has been building model railways since the 1950s, and his workmanship and exquisite modelling are widely acclaimed. He is an NMRA Master Modeller, and his work has appeared a number of times in Railway Modeller and Continental Modeller magazines over the years. His particular speciality is building locomotives, some from kits and others … Read more
Wanted: Peco Code 75 Bullhead rail. Not track, just bare rail.New or used. If you have any, I am interested in buying at least 10M.It is not in the current Peco product range. Gary 0488 121 258 See more items on the Marketplace.
This weekend I took a deep dive into JMRI. Being familiar with its Wi Throttle/Engine Driver capabilities, it was time to take the next step. I figured out Panel Pro, created panels for each town on my layout, then created the turnout table, linking it to each of the panels, and presto, all operational. Each … Read more
My Eureka Valley Narrow Gauge Railroad (EVNGR) is an On3 layout and has been developed over about 25 years – modified and expanded from time to time as we model railroaders are prone to do. I started using Switchmaster motors for operating my turnouts and found them quiet, reliable, and relatively easy to install. To … Read more
First of all, on behalf of the NMRA Division 7 NSW, thank you Will for this wonderful video detailing what we do at an NMRA convention. We look forward to having you at our future events and being a part of this great organisation. Will has put together an excellent video showcasing the NMRA, and … Read more
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Div 7 Mini Convention. By all accounts, everyone had a great time, enjoyed great company and great food. A special thank you to all those who assisted in the organisation, setup, running and pull down of the convention. Also thank you to our clinicians who put in … Read more
An American N scale layout Mountain & Western New in Layouts with DCC is Eric Coughlan’s Mountain & Western N scale layout.
Scenery tips and techniques by Eric Coughlan A series of videos on making pine trees, using static grass and more. View the videos
Built By Dennis Clarke Model #1: N.S.W.G.R. D53 Class Locomotive. Scratch Built (brass with some white metal detail parts.) This model is of a D53 class locomotive of the NSWGR. These locomotives were brought into service from 1912 to 1917, built by Clyde Engineering Company and Eveleigh workshops, and were part of the “Standard Goods” … Read more
These are the marker lights we are going to “brighten up”. I have touched these with white paint so they are easier to see. I used a sharp pointed tool to dimple the centre of the ‘lense’ as a starting point for the drill. Do not use a power tool they are too ‘powerful’ and … Read more
By Laurie McLean MMR To answer some questions I have received regarding how I do my Classification Marker Lights on my Hon3 locos you will find below the hints & tips that I hope help you to give it a go on your little girls. This is pretty tiny stuff we are dealing with and … Read more
Achievement Program forms are available from your local AP manager. The contact details for your regional volunteer are found on the contact page.
The AP is now part of Education on our website. For more information or to comment please use the feedback page: Feedback The Achievement Program (AP) is a travel guide, to help you on your journey through the world of model railroading. The AP provides an incentive to learn and master the many crafts and skills necessary … Read more
Located in Loganholme QLD, our special interest is scratch-building all types of models found in model railways including wagons, locomotives and structures. The objectives of the Scratch Building SIG are to share knowledge and skills in the production of hand crafted models using a variety of materials. To learn, teach and impart technical knowledge to … Read more
Tsunami Sound in the Genesis Turbine The Genesis Tsunami is a magnificent looking loco but the magic of the prototype units was the sound they produced. This page will give you two options for the install – the “quick and easy” way and the “better” way. There is also a section on the programming of … Read more
Good day to all NMRA AR members. As you are aware I took over as President of the Australasia region (AR) on 1st, March 2022. The following information is a summation of activities of the NMRA AR for March, April, and May 2022. I’m not sure if other presidents have had reports issued directly to … Read more
On behalf of the NMRA Australasian Regional Committee (ARC) this email goes out to all of our NMRA AR members. It goes without saying that SE QLD and Northern NSW are being hit by a significant weather event, the likes of which we have not seen in a decade or more. There will be many … Read more
Now that the dust has settled from the recent AGM, it is time I introduce myself to you the members. My name is Duncan Cabassi, I live in Brisbane, and I am the new President of the NMRA AR. Previous to this I have been the Division 1 Superintendent taking over from Martyn Jenkins in … Read more