Covid 19
Due to the ongoing Covid-19 concerns, the CMR model railroad layout will remain closed to the public until we enter a phase closer to normal.
Keep checking here for updates.
CMR sponsors RPM Carolinas
CMR is a sponsor of a local modeling meet every fall. You can follow the Carolina School of Railroad Prototype Modeling (RPM Carolinas) on Facebook.
The current plan is to help host a similar program later this year, as restrictions hopefully may allow. Watch this space for announcements.
POSTPONED
Due to continuing issues with Covid-19 and our concern for the health and wellbeing of our vendors and guests, Carolina Model Railroaders will not be hosting a train show in the spring of 2021.
We hope to resume our normal schedule with the next show later in 2021.
Keep a watch on this webpage for updates.
We would like to thank everyone for their understanding and patience as we work through this situation.
CMR under Construction
Exciting Times!
CMR is in the middle of a massive building project that began in late 2019 when the 2004 Ho and N scale layouts were dismantled and work was begun on a much larger and better-planned track plan that takes much better advantage of the large space that we rent from the City of Greensboro in the former Railway Express Agency building, next to the restored and beautiful ex-Southern Railway depot that was completed in 1927.
Covid has slowed the progress more than we'd anticipated, but a substantial amount of work has been completed, thanks to the efforts of a dedicated team of club members.
Here are photos taken the week of March 24, 2021.
Seen above is the entire length of the layout room in the former Greensboro Railway Express Agency building, with the HO portion of the layout in the foreground and the N scale portion in the far distance.
The N scale layout is seen above.
The mine and backdrop on the N scale layout (above).
Looking toward the HO scale layout, with the N scale layout in the foreground (above).
The timber trestle from the 1970's Carolina Model Railroader HO layout was preserved and is now part of the new layout.
8-stall Pomona (Greensboro) roundhouse is seen above.
Running trains on the new layout.
Crossing the Davie Street bridge.
"Honey, I don't have time to mow the lawn - I've got to go work on the railroad."
Our Organizations
CAROLINA MODEL RAILROADERS, INC.
Founded in 1973, the purpose of the Carolina Model Railroaders is to promote model railroading, build and operate model railroad layouts, and to foster fellowship among persons interested in model railroading. Membership in the Carolina Model Railroaders is open to any person interested in the goals of the organization.
We are currently building an HO Scale (1:87) layout featuring Greensboro, focusing on the area between the Spring Garden Road roundhouse and the Depot. During this first phase, we plan on have several identifiable historic buildings represented on our layout.
Our club models in two primary scales, N and HO. However, we built and maintained the O-gauge layout at the Greensboro Children’s Museum that was displayed for about 9 years. We also operate a Z-scale layout at shows and special occasions.
Our club is open to all who wish to promote and further model railroading. Family participation is encouraged and visitors are always welcome.
CMR Hours: WE ARE OPEN SATURDAY, 10 TO 5 AND SUNDAY 2 TO 5
CMR Club Meetings: WE MEET EVERY THURSDAY AT 7:30 PM
Location: GALYON DEPOT, R.E.A. BUILDING, NEXT TO GREYHOUND TERMINAL
Address: 234-B East Washington St, Greensboro, NC 27401
Mailing Address: Post Office Box 13642, Greensboro, NC 27415-3642
Phone Number: 336-312-4198
NATIONAL RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
From the "glory days" of steam locomotion to today's fast-paced world of high-speed urban transports, railroading has played a key role in developing our vast American landscape. The Greensboro Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society works to preserve this heritage by bringing together a core group of individuals dedicated to reliving the past glories and future possibilities of the world's most exciting form of transportation. Founded in 1977, the Greensboro Chapter is but one of over 160 chapters located throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Activities include monthly meetings, a library, trips to places of railroad interest, and railroad excursions on some of the Piedmont's most exciting railway systems. We also enjoy railroad literature, music, poetry, and meeting railroad people. Family participation is encouraged and visitors are always welcome.
The NRHS is a non-profit section 501(c)(3) organization, and contributions are tax-deductible.
NRHS Club Meetings: WE MEET EVERY THIRD MONDAY AT 7:00 PM
Location: GALYON DEPOT, R.E.A. BUILDING, NEXT TO GREYHOUND TERMINAL
Mailing Address: Greensboro Chapter NRHS, PO Box 16745 Greensboro, NC 27416
Phone Number: (336) 908-2321