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Here are some other great resources for Model Railroaders in SE Michigan:

Club Affiliations
	The NMRA The NMRA (National Model Railroad Association) is the largest organization devoted to the development, promotion, and enjoyment of the hobby of model railroading.
	The NMRA North Central Region The North Central Region of the NMRA covers Northern Indianna, Michigan's Lower Peninsula, and North West Ohio.
	NMRA NCR Division 9 Division Nine of the North Central Region serves Washtenaw county, Michigan. They also welcome railroaders from neighboring counties. They hope that you will take the time to experience a meeting and discover the advantages of participating in the NMRA at the division level.
	World's Greatest Hobby World's Greatest Hobby was founded by many model railroad companies to promote the hobby of model railroading. The site has resources for getting started in the hobby and also listings of clubs, public layouts and more!
Model Railroad Clubs
	The Blissfield Model Raiilroad Club The BMRC is a group of model railroaders from all over the southeast Michigan and Northwest Ohio area who are actively working on building and operating a large HO scale model railroad with a focus on the Chesapeake & Ohio and Clinchfield railroads in northeastern Kentucky and western West Virginia . The 2300 square foot model railroad has over 1,500 feet of mainline track on two primary levels.
	Michigan Small Scale Live Steamers The Michigan Small Scale Live Steamers, as a club, was first established in 2002. Its members work in all kinds of industries but they share one common interest, running small scale live steam engines every chance they get!
	Mid-Michigan Railway Historical Society The Mid-Michigan Railway Historical Society is an active Rail Preservation / Railfan / Model Railroad organization. MMRHS activities include "Railfanning" Field Trips, operating our modular HO layout, and railfan slide/video/movie shows.
	Rails on Wheels Washtenaw County, Michigan's HO modular model railroad club. Formed in 1989 by a group of model railroaders interested in constructing, displaying and operating a high-performance HO scale model railroad. They display at many shows throughout the year.
	South Eastern Michigan Proto-Typical Operators SEMICHOPS is a group of Model Railroaders and Train Fans who enjoy building and operating in many styles & schemes. They are active in N, HO, & O scale. They enjoy getting together to simulate operations moving freight & passenger equipment over the tracks of their host modelers.
	Tri-County Model Railroad Club The Tri-County Model Railroad Club is a group of about 25 members who live in the Saginaw-Bay City-Midland area of Michigan. They meet monthly with the objectives of good fellowship and promotion of the hobby of model railroading.
Historical Societies
	The Steam Railroad Institute The Steam Railroading Institute (SRI) was created by the Michigan State Trust for Railway Preservation, Inc. "to educate the public about steam-era railroad technology and its impact on our culter and economy." Programs are implemented through a group of dedicated volunteers who enjoy working "back in time" to see and feel what their ancestors saw as a part of everyday life. The volunteers and SRI staff share their hands-on experiences with the public at our 7-acre facility in Owosso.
Model Railroad Organizations
	NMRA NCR Division 1 Division 1 serves the Toledo Ohio area. The members of Division One of the North Central Region of the National Model Railroad Association would like to invite you to join us for our monthly meetings of fun, education, and fellowship centered around the great hobby of Model Railroading.
	NMRA NCR Division 3 Division 3 of the North Central Region was created for railroad enthusiasts in the North Eastern counties of Indiana and of Northwest Ohio. Including: Allen, DeKalb, Steuben, LaGrange, Noble, and Whitley counties of Northeast Indiana, or Allen, Auglaize, Mercer, Paulding, Putnam and Van Wert counties of Northwest Ohio.
	NMRA NCR Division 4 Division 4 of the North Central Region, serving all of Western Michigan.
	NMRA NCR Division 5 Division 5 of the North Central Region represents the central part of Michigan of the NMRA. They meet montly on the 2nd Sat of the month at 1pm at the Lansing Public Library. All are welcome to attend.
	NMRA NCR Division 6 Division 6 serves Wayne County and is commited to making the hobby of Model Railroading fun and enjoyable for everyone. They are always willing and available to help anyone interested in the hobby!
	NMRA NCR Division 8 If you are a member of the NMRA, and live in Macomb, Oakland, or Saint Clair counties of Michigan then you are a member of Division Eight. They hope that you will take the time to experience a meeting and discover the advantages of participating at the division level.
Discussion Groups and Mail Lists
	Layout Construction Group The Layout Construction Group is a Yahoo! group for anyone designing, building and operating model railroads of any size. It is a forum for discussing materials and techniques to get your layout past the planning stage, with an emphasis on practical advice.
	Layout Design SIG Group The discussion forum for members and friends of the Layout Design SIG. All aspects of model railroad layout design and construction are welcomed topics. This focus ranges from discussions about design procedures, techniques and software to most aspects of how to build what you've designed.
	Michigan Model Railroad Group The Michigan Model Railroad Group is a Yahoo! group for people in and around Michigan who are interested in all scales/guages of model railroading. All experience levels are welcome. Feel free to ask any and all questions as well as to provide answers.
	Railroad Prototype Modeler Group The Railroad PROTOTYPE Modeler Forum is about modeling the prototype. Discussions include questions and answers about various locomotives, rolling stock, line side structures and how to build them. This group is not about layout building or operation.
Prototype Railroad Organizations
	Michigan Association of Railroad Passengers The Michigan Association of Railroad Passengers is a nonprofit organization advocating for better passenger rail and intercity bus service since 1973.