Ocala Model Railroaders'
Historic Preservation Society

 

**** We've Moved!!! ****

1247 NE 3rd Street * Ocala, FL 34470
Mailing address:  P.O. Box 6235 * Ocala, FL 34478-6235
phone:(352) 401-0747 * email:
omrr@embarqmail.com 

www.ocalamodelrailroaders.com       Map to our new clubhouse. 


We are a 501(c)3 charitable organization and donations are tax deductible.  We accept donations of any railroad memorabilia or cash.

Mission Statement
To promote the hobby of Model Railroading, To build and operate various scale Model Railroads and to help preserve the Railroad history in the Ocala/Marion County area.

Preservation:
The club strives to preserve the railroad history of the Ocala/Marion County and surrounding area.  We have started a small museum at the clubhouse and have items from the Atlantic Coast Line, Seaboard Air Line, Union Pacific, Southern and many other railroads on display.  Our collection includes railroad locks, signal lights, lanterns, maps, timetables, and many other unique and unusual items.  It is our goal to one day acquire a larger club facility so we can expand our museum and display all of our layouts and memorabilia.

MEMBERSHIPS OPEN
Join us and discover the pleasures the hobby of model railroading can provide.

Open House:  First Saturday of the month, every other  month, Noon till 3 p.m.
                      (Feb, Apr, Jun,  Aug, Oct, Dec).  The public is invited to visit and  experience the Ocklawaha Valley and the Ocala Midland HO scale railroad, as well as the N scale Ocala Midland railroad.  Club members are on hand to explain and educate visitors about model railroading.

Tuesdays Meeting Schedule:

  • Business               First Tuesday of Month @ 7 p.m.

  • Clinics                  Second Tuesday of the Month @ 7 p.m.

  • Operations           Third Tuesday of the Month @ 7 p.m.

  • History                 Fourth Tuesday of the Month @ 7 p.m.   
                                (railfan, history, and how to instructional videos)

VISITORS ALWAYS WELCOME!

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Check our 'Club Activities' page for details for...

14th Annual Trains at the Holidays.

2010 calendar of events is updated as details become available.

*** Our new club car is now available. ***


About OMRR OMRR By-Laws Club Activities Membership Application
History of Railroading Interesting Links  History of OMRR Merchandise For Sale
Six Gun Territory How-to Clinic Photo Album - HO

Photo Album - N scale

Calapooya Pacific Yulee Days HO Scale Modules N Scale Modules
  Unusual Sightings

RailFan

 


Revised: 12/14/2009
Background is the Historic Ocala Train Station - 1917