Our club is an active fellowship of model railroaders with a mutual interest in HO scale model railroading. We typically model the Sacramento Valley's extensive and varied railroad prototype, although some modules depict areas outside of the Central Valley and even outside of California. As such, our modules vary from towns to mountains to riverfronts and everything in between. Member's talents and interests vary as well. Some members are focused on the steam era, others on the modern diesel era. Some members enjoy working with module scenery and others would rather detail a locomotive or tinker with DCC decoders using programmers and computers. There is room for all model railroading interests.
We are a non-profit historical-educational corporation and as such, the club exhibits at an average of two public shows a year. At shows we run trains from different eras for the public's entertainment and education. Our premiere public railroading event is the International Railfair. We are a sponsor and we devote a lot of time and energy into this show. Our other public appearances vary from year to year.
We are not a large group, but we are proud of our club's many achievements over its three-decade-plus history. Visitors are welcome at our operating sessions, and club membership is open to people who are willing to make a commitment of time, effort, and talent to support our goals. We feel the club has much to offer the member in return.
Applicant Requirements
| Our group is always open to responsible new members. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual preference or disability. SMRR votes on all new member applications. We have established an application procedure that provides time for you and the group to get acquainted. Our Club President and Membership Coordinator will be happy to discuss any questions regarding our expectations. If you like what we are doing, come join us; if not, thank you for visiting with us. If you are interested in joining, please email us. |
Member Expectations
- We expect members to support the group with a suitable time commitment.
- We expect members to purchase a club vest for public show (cap is optional).
- We expect appropriate behavior, grooming, dress and language.
- We expect members to work with the module coordinator before building a module.
- We expect members to meet our standards for module track and scenery.
- Building a personal module is not a requirement of the club.
Applicant Procedures
1. After your initial visit, you must attend three club operating meetings within a five month period.
a. You must attend club meetings from beginning to end.
b. You must help with set up and/or take down of modules.
c. Only one meeting a month may count toward the meeting requirement.
d. A two-day show counts only as one meeting (only one day required).
2. Please notify our Club Secretary at the end of each meeting.
3. Yearly dues of $20.00 are due upon completion of meeting requirements.
4. At the meeting following completion of the three required meetings, a vote will be taken of the members in attendance and a 2/3 majority is needed for acceptance as a new member. Upon payment of dues, our Treasurer will issue you a membership card for the calendar year.
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