About
History
The Neuse River Valley Model Railroad Club (NRV) was founded by a small group of modelers in 1974. Their initial idea was to create a model railroad that would represent the North Carolina Piedmont and Coastal Plain.
Some 51 years later, today’s NRV has grown far beyond that initial idea. The Club now numbers nearly 100 members and operates six different model railroad layouts (G, O, N, HO, T-Trak, and N gauges) based out of a 3,000 square foot facility at 1615 Old Louisburg Road in Raleigh, NC.
Purpose
When the club first started, the purpose was no greater than to connect over model railroads. Throughout the years, we’ve discovered our purpose is much greater. In addition to providing opportunities for the interchange of information about railroads and their practices, the NRVMRC:
- fosters camaraderie in families through a common interest
- provides opportunities for leadership development through active participation in organizational events
- promotes greater fellowship between those interested in railroads, railroading and modeling
- promotes constructive use of leisure time
- provides young people an opportunity to learn values, respect for others property, and high standards of craftsmanship.
- Informs and educate the public of the value of railroads and the hobby of model railroading
- Provides for the construction and operation of a model railroad layout
The Clubhouse
The Clubhouse is located at 1615 Old Louisburg Road, Raleigh, NC 27604. Our 3,000 square-foot facility houses six operating model railroad layouts, a video-equipped Crew Lounge/meeting room, a Library, a Workshop, and storage areas. We welcome the public to tour our facility on Saturdays and Sundays between 10 am and 2 pm or during Spring and Fall Open House events.
Library
The club library consists of a collection of over 2,560 titles covering many railroads and all facets of model railroading. Over 12,000 copies of railroad and model railroad magazines are also in the collection. These include complete sets of Trains, Model Railroader, Railroad Model Craftsman, Mainline Modeler and many others. There are also many historical society publications. The library is open to all for use in research for modeling projects or for prototype information. Senior members may check out books for use at home. Magazines are not allowed to leave the library but a copy machine is available.
Workshop
A modest wood shop is available for member use. A bandsaw, sander, drill press, etc. as well as work bench space is contained in the shop. The power tools are connected to a dust collection system. Assorted hand tools are provided. Safety goggles or glasses are recommended when working in the shop. Please clean up your mess after you finish.
Contact Us
To learn more about the NRV Model Railroad Club, please call us at 919-400-5570. Visit us at 1615 Old Louisburg Rd. Raleigh, NC 27604
