Gilbert Model Railroad Club (GMRC)

at the

Gilbert Historical Museum

Gilbert, Arizona

GMRC is a club of railroad enthusiasts who are modeling (HO Scale) middle Arizona during the 1955 era.

Our layout is located in the basement of the Gilbert Historical Museum and

includes part of the Southern Pacific and the Santa  Fe railroads serving Arizona.

Key focus areas include Gilbert, AZ and the surrounding area; Phoenix  rail yards, passenger service and notable industries;

Arizona mines serviced by the Santa Fe and other surrounding communities including, Glendale, Mesa, Tempe, Chandler,

etc.

The club will host regular operation sessions once the layout is more complete.

Additionally, there is an automated display with the trains running through the town of Gilbert as the key diorama.

Regular work sessions are held most Tuesday and Thursday nights between 7-10 PM

Scheduled club activity is as follows:

2nd Tuesday - Club Membership Meeting starting at 8:00 PM

3rd Tuesday - Train operations/running night

Last Tuesday - Club Board Meeting starting at 8:00 PM

The layout is staffed on most Saturdays from 10-1

During holiday season, the club is closed.

Persons interested in railroading and/or membership are welcome at all times.