NMRA Partnership Program

The NMRA Partnership Program is a member benefit that truly has a tangible payback. We've partnered with model railroad manufacturers of all sizes, giving them exposure on our website in return for receiving generous discounts for NMRA members all year long. Some provide members with special codes, others prefer a phone or email order, but all appreciate the additional business from our members. And of course, our members appreciate the extra savings...savings that can actually pay the cost of NMRA membership!
To join the Partnership Program as a manufacturer or vendor, please contact us at marketing [at] nmra.org

Scale Railroad Models

Founded in 2019, Scale Railroad Models provides Prototypical and Historical Building Kits for HO and N Scale Model Railroaders. The founder has been a Model Railroader for his entire life, starting with a Tyco HO layout on an 8'x4' piece of plywood at the age of 6 with his older brother. After many visits to Model Train shows and home tours to look at how others had placed buildings and scenery, it became apparent that there was a distinct lack of diversity in the buildings that were being used on everybody's layouts.

Being a graphics software engineer and doing 3D graphics for about 30 years, it became obvious that in order to have a layout with buildings different than everybody else's, new designs would have to be constructed. With the purchase of a 3D printer and 3D CAD modeling software, the path became clear for a way to have buildings that were different than everybody else. Once the buildings started to "multiply" with buildings from other states, the question was asked: What if someone else wanted some of these different buildings for their layout? Scale Railroad Models' printers run around the clock making the building kits that are on their website. 

One of Scale Railroad Models' goals is to have one building from each of the 50 United States. We even give you the physical street address of the building if it is a current prototypical building. If we don't have it, we'll give you the latitude/longitude coordinates for the model, as in our drawbridge kit. Note: Historical kits don't exist anymore and as such we cannot supply the street address.

NMRA Members receive a 10% discount on all orders. 

Scenery Solutions

This company offers a wide range of commercial scenery materials including custom made trees and Fusion Fiber, a unique lightweight scenery base material containing a powder adhesive. Mixed with warm water and acrylic craft paint, it's easy to create a desired scenery base color.       

Showcase Miniatures

Located in Tuskegee, AL, the company has provided the highest quality railroad accessories since 1995. A premier railroad model and kit manufacturing company, products are produced to exacting degrees using tried and true manufacturing methods and state-of-the-art processes. "Fidelity of Scale... It's a Promise!" Kits are in HO, N, and Z scales.

NMRA Members receive 10% off all proprietary products.

T-TRAK by Denniston

Northwest Florida based Stuart Denniston has been providing an alternative to T-TRAK module kits by producing fully assembled, standard and custom T-TRAK modules since 2021.  Stuart has been a cabinetmaker since 1985, working with wood, laminates, plastics, and plywood.

The decision to produce assembled modules came from comments that he overheard at regional club train shows and events that the assembly process of the kits was hard for someone to complete.  "Not everyone has woodworking experience but wants to get into T-TRAK" was the most common, with "Sometimes the tab and slots were hard to fit together" coming in a close second.

Stuart also specializes in custom modules.  To date, he has manufactured and shipped "balloon loop" modules, extra depth modules, a 4-way crossing module and numerous inverted modules for bridge/ravine scenes.  Stuart is also now making Kato to Anderson PowerPole/Anderson PowerPole to Kato assemblies for those that use them, and recently started making bus cable assemblies. He can be reached at dennind [at] gmail.com (subject: T-TRAK%20as%20NMRA%20Partner, body: Hi%20Stuart%2C%0A) and look for a website in 2024.

Stuart is offering NMRA members a 15% discount.

Team Track Models

Craftsman level downloadable paper model kits for building, structures and scenery for model railroads. Team Track Models are full of detail and features, and frequently add to their product line. They also have a full line of over 160 textures for scratch builders.

The Model Railroad Benchwork Store

Our Model Railroad Benchwork products offer innovative designs, quality materials, and quick easy assembly methods that allow you to build a Model Railroad layout of any shape or configuration.
 
We offer Model Railroad Benchwork for your Model Railroad to fit every budget and design need.  From our Fully Assembled T-Trak Modules to our EZ-Fold NTrak and Free-Mo Module Kits, or our extensive Custom Benchwork Kits, you'll find everything you need to build your own Model Railroad Empire.
 
15% discount offered to NMRA Members.
The Model Railroad Benchwork Store
116 S. Grant Street, Suite 110 #1498
Roseville, CA  95678
(530) 210-5263

The N Scale Architect

Since 1991 manufacturers of high quality structure kits in HO, N & Z scales with excellent step-by-step instructions and in-progress photos. The company also offers detail parts and vehicle kits in either HO, N, or Z, scenery products in N & Z and an assortment of styrene and wood fiber building sheets in Z, N, HO, O, G and 1/12th scales in over 65 sheet styles.

The Old Depot Gallery

Old Depot Gallery features the artwork of Robert (Bob) Frascella who has been working exclusively in soft pastels since 1997 focusing mainly on scenes that depict the glory years of American Railroading. His paintings have appeared on the covers of Model Railroad and Historical Society magazines.

NMRA Members receive a 10% discount on all art prints purchased online with a minimum purchase of $50. In addition, The Old Depot Gallery will provide free shipping to any address within the US.  Foreign members will receive a $7.00 credit toward the actual shipping cost to any non-US address. 

Tichy Train Group

Tichy Train Group is the manufacturer of rolling stock and structure kits in N, HO, S, and O scales.   Tichy kits conform to all applicable NMRA standards and recommended practices. Tichy cars accept Kadee(r) #5 or equivalent style couplers (not included) and provide special molded washers to allow correct coupler height with other trucks. Tichy also produces a wide array of detail parts including, windows, doors, fences, NBW's, and rivets, as well as structural parts.

NMRA Members receive a 10% discount on orders over $20.

Touch of the Brush Model Weathering

Touch of the Brush Model Weathering has been bringing models to life since 2017. We offer services such as weathering, painting, decals, and detail installments on all models of all scales. Many of our projects range from prototype to freelance based on our clients' requests. Our studio may be nestled in the Ozark Mountains in Arkansas but we have a huge presence and following on Social Media including YouTube and Instagram (where our business started). TOTB is honored to be a part of the NMRA Family and happy to be of service!

NMRA Members receive 10% off all orders.

www.facebook.com/totbmodelweathering
www.instagram.com/totbmodelweathering
https://www.youtube.com/c/TouchoftheBrushModelWeathering

Train Installations, LLC

Since 2001, builders of the finest quality overhead, garden, and tabletop model railroads. From children's train tables to museum-quality layouts built in any scale in homes or businesses, they offer it all.

NMRA Members receive a 5% discount on labor.

Train Show, Inc.

Promoter of quality train shows from Coast to Coast.  Brands include Greenberg's Train Show, the Great Train Show, the World's Greatest Hobby on Tour, and the Great Midwest Train Show.  Order advance tickets to shows at Trainshow.com.  NMRA members receive a 20% discount after registering and providing member identification. 

Trainmasters TV / Model Railroad Hobbyist Store

Trainmasters TV, the video division of Model Railroad Hobbyist magazine who generously donates "how-to" videos to the NMRA Video Library, is giving NMRA members a discount to both their Trainmasters TV videos and items in the Model Railroad Hobbyist magazine store.  Now's the time to get those MRH items you've been coveting, or to take advantage of their huge library of videos!

Trainz

Trainz is your home for new and collectible model trains, with new offerings listed daily! In addition, Trainz purchases modeling items and collections. Trainz will provide NMRA members $10 off the purchase of $50 or more, one use per customer. 

TSG Multimedia

TSG Multimedia is a video production company based in the San Francisco Bay Area that specializes in:

  • Promoting prototype railfanning.
  • Promoting model railroading.
  • Preserving history.

Their main focus is currently on producing content for YouTube, but TSG Multimedia is also for hire if you need top-quality videography for your business or special event.

TSG's first railroad-themed video entitled "Caltrain 2005" was released in late 2005. The initial success of this release led us to focus on producing video content published on portable media, such as DVDs and Blu-ray discs. Because portable media's popularity started to wane, they introduced the option of Digital Downloads to the catalog. Since 2015, they have focused more on YouTube as an avenue for our railroad, model railroad, and historical productions.

NMRA Members receive 25% off all products. 

UGEARS

UGEARS manufactures eye-catching and imaginative self-propelled mechanical model kits that can be assembled without glue. Established in 2014 in Kyiv, Ukraine, in less than two years they've taken fourteen visionary designs and produced them now as model kits made from sustainably sourced wood. Extensive engineering know-how, meticulous product testing, and quality control create an engaging and rewarding model construction experience that can be enjoyed by individual modelers or the entire family.

NMRA members ordering any Ugears mechanical model or set from Ugears website will receive a Ugears Welcome Coupon for a 15% discount for their next website purchase. 

USA Airbrush Supply / Badger Airbrush

USA Airbrush Supply is your one-stop shop for all things airbrush...including the complete line of Badger airbrushes and equipment.  Through a special arrangement with Badger, USA Airbrush Supply is giving NMRA members a generous discount on the website-listed prices of Badger branded equipment.  Badger will also donate 5% of the purchase price to the NMRA!  

White Rose Hobbies, LLC

Model trains for any enthusiast.  Whether you prefer O scale, N scale, or HO scale model trains, you'll find a wide selection of trains in your preferred scale.  If you're new to the hobby, White Rose also has model train kits to get you started on your exciting model train journey.  In addition, they offer model train supplies including DCC, model scenery, and electronics & wiring supplies. Most U.S. orders ship the same day they're placed.  Don't see the part or model you are looking for, give them a call at (717) 505-8676 and let them order it for you!

NMRA members will now receive an exclusive 10% discount on orders placed at www.whiterosehobbies.com

White Rose Hobbies, LLC
4401 W Market St,
York, PA 17408

WiFi Model Railroad LLC (AKA - LocoFi)

Pioneers in bringing WiFi and onboard sound together in HO scale, we manufacture LocoFi decoders. Coupled with the LocoFi controller smartphone app, you get multi-user multi-train wireless control of your DC locomotives. The DC (9V - 24V)  / DCC track-compatible decoders are easily installed in your locomotive following NMRA wire color coding. The high current rating decoders are perfect for old DC locomotives like the blue box Athearn, Tyco, Life-Like, etc. There is no additional wiring, equipment, or throttles involved. Regular free upgrades (including locomotive firmware) to the app ensure that your hardware is never out of date. The decoders feature powerful dual microcontrollers with pluggable microSD cards that can be loaded with custom non-proprietary format sounds to bring prototypical realism to the operation of a locomotive. We are the gateway to the future of model railroading. Simplify. WiFi. LocoFi. 

NMRA Members receive a 10% discount on all orders.

Yelton Models

Yelton Models opened its doors back in 2017. Dan in 2019 approached Steven, the owner of Burlington Junction Model Trains if he would like to join him in developing a 3D printing company in the model train industry. These two gentlemen have come pretty far in the last few years with developing all brand-new items to bring to the model train community, covering all major scales. By the spring of 2022, Yelton Models has brought out over 120 different items with more coming out all the time. These two gentlemen come from two totally different backgrounds but found a connection in their love of the model railroading hobby. We hope their products help Bring your Layout to Life.

NMRA Members receive a 10% discount on all orders.

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