We are a primarily HO-scale based model railroad club, dedicated to the enhancement and growth of the model railroader. We believe the purpose of model railroading is to build and maintain a layout for the enjoyment of the members and to educate and entertain the public. We are the oldest active railroad club in Indianapolis.

Club Overview

Approximately 30 members maintain a standalone building, which houses an HO-scale model railroad with a sizable mainline, several branch lines, 8 towns and industry areas. In 2010, we are expanding to include an N-scale layout as well. Our DCC (digital command control) layouts supports radio and infrared Digitrax walk-around throttles. The club is open to visitors most weeks. The members help each other grow in the many skills needed in model railroading, as well as volunteering in community events and shows associated with railroading. For the new and established model railroad enthusiast, the club is a great way to participate in the "World's Greatest Hobby."

Visitor Nights

The Naptown & White River Model Railroad Club is open to visitors every Monday night from 7pm - 9pm, except on Holidays.

More information is available on the Club Info page.

Operations Run

We held our first successful “test” operations run in 2009 with 10 engineers helping out with the pilot!  We’ll be expanding this throughout 2010.  We’ll also be participating in the CIRROPS show in October.

For more information about Ops Nights, contact Steve at 317-786-8627 or email him at stationmaster@naptownrr.org

Countdown to our Mar ’10 Show

Our Next Open House & Show
Saturday March 6, 2010

Our December show last year was a huge success!  We had over 430 visitors.  With around 40 vendors and 90 tables, it was our largest show to date...we keep growing and growing! 

Our next show will be on March 6, 2009 at Manual High School (southside of Indy) from 10 am to 3 pm.  We’ll have operating layouts with running trains for kids of all ages to watch!  We’ll have vendors with everything you need for your home layout.  And, we’ll have workshops to learn or improve your modeling skills.  

As with every show, we host an Open House to proudly show off our projects from last year.  It’s a great chance to see our layout, meet members and learn more about our hobby.  Come learn about our Operations Nights and N-scale expansion, too!  Folks will be at the Open House during the show (10am-3pm) -- but because we LOVE what we do, there will be someone at the Club well after the closing of the show if visitors are still hanging around.  So, join us at the club for some fun!

Here is a map to Manual High School and to the Club.

          MAP

For more information including pictures from past shows, check out the NWR_Shows page here.

Here’s some great feedback we received from one of our shows:

My son K. wanted to write you and tell you thanks for a great day at your show and club.  He really got a kick out of Ken, and he wanted to tell him hello, and that we'll come on a Monday evening sometime.  We were  most impressed with the reasonable prices and your club layout!  Wow!

K. is 6 years old, and as previously stated, wanted to write his own thank you so please bear with us.  Again, thanks and see you soon.

i had a great time thanks ken thats made me wanna scream

Expanded Yahoo! Group

In 2009, we started to use a Yahoo!Group for more real-time updates to club members and interested guests.  As we expand in 2010, building towards our 45th Anniversary next year, we’ll be adding more features -- a calendar of events, e-marketing of work sessions, skills workshops and shows, and a photo library.  Join the group today - subscribe below!