CID / NMRA Timetable
"Track Talk" Virtual Meeting
Tuesday, December 30, 2025 7 PM
The topic for the last Track Talk session of 2025 is "what gifts did you get?" this Holiday Season. Check your e-mail for details about this event held on a Tuesday, not a Monday!
Modeler's Meet @ Plainfield, Indiana
Saturday, January 3, 2026 10 AM - 3 PM
Join us for the first Modeler's Meet of the new year, this one being held at the St. Stephens Evangelical Lutheran Church in Plainfield, Indiana. The main presentation will be on "3D Printing Characters with Blender" by Dave Mashino.
CID's 2026 Lebanon Train Show
Sunday, January 25, 2026 10 AM - 3 PM
The CID's first show of the "new year" will be held on the last Sunday of January 2026. Plan to drop by the Lebanon Train Show, at the Boone County 4-H fairgrounds in Lebanon, IN. Also, the popular vote contest is your favorite passenger car (so bring an entry for that competition!).
More information: CLICK HERE
The Rusty Spike Publication
All editions of the CID's newsletter are available on-line, including the Winter 2026 issue! Look under the "About Us" tab on the ribbon above to access current and past issues of our Division's publication.
For the most recent issue of The Rusty Spike (Winter 2026) use this handy link: CLICK HERE
Public shows & displays
Tours of home layouts
Contests & award programs
Public shows & displays
Layouts In The CID
There are some outstanding layouts around the Central Indiana Division of the NMRA. Many of the layouts were featured in our NMRA "Highball to Indy" 2016 National Convention!
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National & Midwest Region Information
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The National Model Railroad Association (NMRA) is our parent organization. The unique organization establishes standards to make all the products of our hobby work together in a reliable and consistent manner. They also help organize events and shows, publish an annual calendar and monthly magazine, and so much more!
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Extra Fare!
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There are many more train-related activities in Indianapolis and the Central Indiana region that you might like to do. We have added an "extra fare" site to highlight the many opportunities.
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Check it out - Plan to ride trains big and small, and other Train Shows.
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Link to Extra Fare
