CID / NMRA Timetable
FULL MASTER CALENDAR / CLICK HERE
CID Board of Directors Meeting
Saturday, June 3, 2023
The next regular meeting of the CID / NMRA Board of Directors is set for Saturday, June 3rd. The agenda will be posted closer to the actual meeting date.
May 2023 Model Contest
It's time again for a contest! This month's theme is "Rail Served Structure". Check them out the entries: CLICK HERE
Franklin Train Show
August 5 & 6, 2023
Saturday 10 AM-4 PM / Sunday 10 AM-3 PM
Our late-summer show is the first weekend of August; mark your calendars today (and plan to enjoy this 2-day show in Franklin, Indiana)
NMRA Convention & National Train Show
August 20-26, 2023
The national convention is in Grapevine, Texas (just outside Dallas) in mid-August. Information is linked below, about the week-long program. The National Train Show is included with the NMRA program, or can be enjoyed all by itself (as a weekend event without NMRA convention participation).
2023 Texas Express: CLICK HERE
National Train Show: CLICK HERE
The Rusty Spike
All editions of the CID's popular newsletter are now available on-line. Look under the "About Us" tab above, to access past issues. To view the Winter 2023 publication: CLICK HERE
This S-Scale switching module sits in bright sunlight
The show filled 3 halls. Even the back exhibit hall was packed!
Newman Atkinson's "Square Donut Shop" display won top prize!
This S-Scale switching module sits in bright sunlight
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 recent NMRA Highball to Indy 2016 Convention!
Nat'l & Region Info
The National Model Railroad Association is our parent organizational body. The organization establishes standards to make all the products of our hobby work together in a reliable and consistent manner (and so much more!).