The club will post updates on the progress of the new layout in this space. Tune in often to see what’s going on.

  • July 25, 2024 New Sign, Improved Visibility

    Our new lighted sign was installed today. It looks great and will make it easier for visitors to find the club.

    Special thanks to Steve Matt for his generous donation to this project, Tim Steinmeier for the design of the sign, and Signvertise of Redondo Beach for making and installing the sign.

  • June 23, 2024 Open House & Swap Meet

    The Los Angeles Model Railroad Society (LAMRS) hosted its first Open House &Swap Meet since we left our Hawthorne location and moved to Harbor City. We were pleased and amazed at how many folks turned out to tour the new layout. We also celebrated our most successful Swap Meet in club history. Every dollar we made will be put to good use as we continue to build the new layout.

    LEFT: Setting out merchandise on the tablesfor the Swap Meet.
    RIGHT: Early shoppers and club members.
    LEFT: Checking out the sale items.
    RIGHT: Visitors looking around the layout.
    LEFT: Father and son club members.
    RIGHT: Swap Meet action.
    LEFT: Visiting with friends.
    RIGHT: Aclub member showing the 3D model of the layout to visitors.

  • October 18, 2023 Trial Run Ops Session

    Last night the Los Angeles Model Railroad Society (LAMRS) hosted its first ops session to test out both the upper (Fresno and the sawmill) and lower levels (City of Industry) and the helix. All-in-all, it went very well. We had a great turnout of club members, as you can see from the photo. The Los Angeles Model Railroad Society (LAMRS) is alive and well. Come join us in the fun!

    Trial Run Ops Session
    Great turnout from the membership.
    LEFT: Dispatcher Marty presenting some instructions on the session.
    RIGHT: This is the sawmill area on the upper level. The log pond has been roughed in. Cardboard mock-ups of the sawmill buildings have been placed on the layout.
    LEFT: Our youngest member enjoys running a train.
    RIGHT: Some switching in the sawmill area.
    LEFT: The lower level shown here is the City of Industry.
    RIGHT: Locomotives working.
    Trial Run Ops Session
    Watching the action.

  • July 19, 2023 Wiring City of Industry

    Wiring was completed on the City of Industry and a locomotive was tested. It ran the complete section, approximately 60 feet.

    Working on the railroad
    LEFT: LCC Node.
    RIGHT: Booster/Power drawer with PM42 circuit breakers.
    LEFT: Testing track power. A-OK.
    RIGHT: Programming a locomotive to the DCC controller.
    Working on the railroad
    Locomotive on the move.

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