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We’re the Gateway NMRA, and we love model railroading. Here you’ll find tips, tricks, techniques, and information on how to build your model railroad. We’ll also share photos of great model railroads and the work of Greater St. Louis Area model railroaders. The Gateway Division NMRA is the greater Saint Louis area chapter of the National Model Railroad Association (NMRA), the world’s largest organization devoted to the development, promotion, and enjoyment of the hobby of model railroading. Model Train Layouts See hundreds of photos of beautiful St. Louis area model railroads . Learn from their owner’s experiences and great results. Railroads You Can Build The Gateway Division has built 15 small model train layouts for display at local train shows. Read how they were made and how to build your own small model railroad layout . Get Stuff! Downloads Download background buildings, road signs and details, building interiors, and business signs you can print and use on your model railroad. Small City Railroad This 4x6-foot city layout offers great switching and train operation, while still providing a complete mainline loop for just running trains. St. Louis Train Show Don’t miss our annual train show! Read The RPO Read our quarterly newsletter, The RPO , edited and produced by Jeff Cooper . RPO backissues are always available online . Rural Town Railroad Three of our project model railroads were designed to be only 4’x6’ - the minimum size for an HO scale train layout with a continuous run loop of track. We have 31 photos of this small railroad layout you can build . Tips & Techniques Learn step-by-step how to easily prepare, assemble, paint, weather, and detail an inexpensive model building kit . Riverport Layout The Gateway Central XII HO model railroad features a small river port with an oil terminal, grain elevator, dock and a lift bridge. View dozens of detailed photos . Civil War Railroads Prior to the Civil War in this country, railroads were a new and relatively untried invention. During the war, soldiers, material and food were routinely transported by rail along with civilians and the raw material necessary to keep the war effort progressing. History Museum Layout This great 4x8-foot model railroad was built for the Missouri Historical Society for their Winter 2002-2003 exhibit. It’s designed with the "look and feel" of 1950s-era St. Louis. See over a hundred photos and the track plan . The public is invited to visit at any of our general monthly model railroading meetings. Information on upcoming meetings and events is available on our Division Meetings page . The membership of the NMRA is a diverse group of individuals unified by their love of model railroading. We represent a wide variety of interests and wish to improve and expand the hobby through mutual effort. Our local members are from St. Louis city and county, southern Illinois, and Jefferson and St. Charles counties in Missouri. The Gateway Division has members from all over the United States. Using Animation to Bring your Model Railroad Scenes Alive - Gateway NMRA Meeting April 17, 2023 Bob Miller will present "Using Animation to Bring your Scenes Alive." Bob will discuss how he did the animations on the Jefferson County and Southern MRRC Club layout that was awarded Best of Show at the National Train Show in 2022 and was invited to display at the Texas Express 2023 convention. [...] Join Us & Keep Updated Enter your email address below to receive updates each time we publish new articles & announcements. Discover More Division Meetings, Events and Activities Gateway NMRA St. Louis Train Show Gateway NMRA Project Railroads About the Gateway Division NMRA Our Newest Articles Using Animation to Bring your Model Railroad Scenes Alive – Gateway NMRA Meeting April 17, 2023 Planning for Operations – Gateway NMRA Meeting March 20, 2023 Introduction to Free-Mo Modular Railroading – Gateway NMRA Virtual Zoom Meeting February 20, 2023 Decals and Their Application – A Free Hands-On Workshop for Gateway NMRA Members Only on February 18, 2023 Gateway NMRA Announces 2023 Model Train Meet! Mark the date: November 11, 2023 The Winter 2023 Issue of The RPO is Now Available Online Introduction to Free-Mo Modular Railroading – Gateway NMRA Meeting January 16, 2023 Live Trains LLC Rail Cams in the St. Louis Area Scratch Building Avenue Tower – Gateway NMRA Meeting December 19, 2022 D&RGW Narrow Gauge in the Twenty-First Century – Gateway NMRA Meeting November 21, 2022 The Fall 2022 Issue of The RPO is Now Available Online Recent Articles Using Animation to Bring your Model Railroad Scenes Alive - Gateway NMRA Meeting April 17, 2023 Mar 22, 2023 Planning for Operations - Gateway NMRA Meeting March 20, 2023 Feb 23, 2023 Introduction to Free-Mo Modular Railroading - Gateway NMRA Virtual Zoom Meeting February 20, 2023 Feb 02, 2023 Decals and Their Application - A Free Hands-On Workshop for Gateway NMRA Members Only on February 18, 2023 Feb 02, 2023 Contact Us Name Email Message Submit Copyright © 2020 Gateway Division NMRA. All rights reserved. | Website Info | Legal Notices...