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 extending southeast to the Sandhills and west to the North Carolina mountains.

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 will open to the public June 5 2021.  Visitors must observe posted protective regulations.
CMR Club Meetings open to public we meet every Thursday at 7:00pm; Saturday 10am-5pm and Sunday 2-5pm
Location: GALYON DEPOT, RAILWAY EXPRESS AGENCY 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. 

We also operate a small museum in the lobby of the  former Railway Express Agency building, with exhibits focused on Greensboro area railroad history.  On display are lanterns, conductor uniform parts, photos, artifacts from freight and passenger trains and the bell attributed to be from the locomotive that was the subject of the famous song "Wreck of the Old 97."  This tragic accident of the Southern Railway train called The Fast Mail happened in Danville VA in 1903.

 Greeensboro Chapter NRHS museum area, showing steam locomotive bell attributed to the Wreck of the Old 97 engine.

The NRHS is a non-profit section 501(c)(3) organization, and contributions are tax-deductible.

NRHS Club Meetings: WE'VE MET EVERY THIRD MONDAY AT 7:00 PM BY ZOOM DURING COVID BUT WATCH THIS SPACE FOR EXPECTED CHANGES AS RESTRICTIONS ARE LIFTED

Location: GALYON DEPOT, RAILWAY EXPRESS AGENCY BUILDING, NEXT TO GREYHOUND TERMINAL

Mailing Address: Greensboro Chapter NRHS, PO Box 16745 Greensboro, NC 27416

Phone Number: (336) 908-2321