CID / NMRA Timetable
Modelers Meet / Carmel Clay Library
Saturday, April 11, 2026 10 AM - 3 PM
The next in-person meet will be held at the Carmel Clay Public Library. Eric Peterson will highlight some of the technology-based improvements on his O-scale two rail pike (plus host guests after the meeting). CID members are encouraged to bring in projects, to showcase recent work.
CID Layout Tour / Lafayette, IN area
Saturday, April 18, 2026
Details about a Spring 2026 layout tour, and much more, have been e-mailed to CID members. Plan to enjoy tours of various layouts and participate in some special programs in the Lafayette area. For more information: CLICK HERE
NMRA National Convention
July 27 - August 2, 2026
Plan to attend the national convention, held this year in Chattanooga, TN!
More information at this link: CLICK HERE
The Rusty Spike Publication
All editions of the CID's newsletter are available on-line, look under the "About Us" tab on the ribbon above to access current and past issues of CID's publication. For the most recent issue of The "Spike" (Spring 2026) use this handy link: CLICK HERE
In-person Modelers Meets
Tours of home layouts
Public shows & displays
In-person Modelers Meets
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