CID / NMRA Timetable
CID Membership / Social Dinner
June 13, 2026 6:00 PM
The CID Board invites all members to enjoy social time and a meal at the MCL in Carmel, IN on June 13, 2026 (the location is 3630 South East Street, Indianapolis, IN).
Map link: CLICK HERE
NMRA National Convention
July 27 - August 2, 2026
Registration is open for the 2026 NMRA National Convention. This year's annual convention is being held in Chattanooga, Tennessee . . . and features an amazing program. In addition, the National Train Show is the second weekend of the event, also in downtown Chattanooga (that show is open to everyone; you do not need to be an NMRA member or registered for the annual convention). More info: CLICK HERE
Future CID Events / Mark Your Calendars!
Notices about CID activities for later this spring and summer will be posted here. In the meantime, mark your 2026 calendars for these CID / NMRA events!
Mid-August, 2026
CID picnic with the Indiana Live Steamers
Saturday, October 3, 2026
* Modelers Meet in Indianapolis
Saturday, November 7, 2026
* Carmel Library Show
Saturday, November 21, 2026
* Danville Train Show & 100x100 Contest
The Rusty Spike Publication
All editions of the Center Indiana Division'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 "Rusty Spike" (the Spring 2026 edition) simply use this link: CLICK HERE
In-person Modelers Meets
Tours of home layouts
Educational clinics with Master Modelers
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
