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Arizona Model Railroading Society (AMRS) is located at the Adobe Mountain Railroad Park in northwest Phoenix. The purpose of the Society shall be to promote the hobby of model railroading as a pleasant, educational, leisure-time activity, encourage friendship among modelers of all ages and to educate the membership and the public about railroads in general and model railroading in particular.
The 44 acre park includes a large garden railroad, a club house, a covered patio for special events & swap meets, space for future buildings and displays and the Maricopa Live Steamers. The society encourages the building and operation of model railroad layouts in any scale or gauge for its members and exhibition throughout the state of Arizona. The AMRS is led by a dedicated board of directors, officers, superintendents and committees.
The 3000 square foot AMRS clubhouse, financed and built by its members opened in the fall of 2004. It is a testament to the society’s efforts to act on its goals and objectives. The clubhouse provides space for an N scale layout, a HO scale layout, meeting room, library, and workshop facilities. More about the club house can be found by selecting the "history" link.
Club Demographics
The club membership is about 81 members strong.
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By Division |
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Management
AMRS management consists of a Board of Directors, Officers, and Superintendents. The Board of Directors is composed of two members from each scale division who are elected by the general membership. The officers are appointed by the Board of Directors. Each scale division has a Superintendent and an Assistant SuperIntendent both of which are elected by the general membership. The Board of Directors and Superintendents serve for a two year staggered terms. Elections are usually held during the annual meeting normally held in March.
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| Vice President | |||
| Secretary | Steven David | (623) 362-2138 | steves-train@cox.net |
| Treasurer | Larry Hatch | (602) 493-0461 | lhah@aol.com |
| Editor | Joseph Perez | (623) 444-6014 | josephqpublic@cox.net |
Board Members | ||
| Bob Ginger | N Scale | (602) 843-2307 |
| Dick Olberholz | N Scale | |
| Bob Rys | G Scale | (602) 589-7616 |
| Sid Suydam | G Scale | |
| Alan Metzger | HO Scale | |
| John Myers | HO Scale |
Superintendents | ||
| Bob Ginger | N Scale | (602) 843-2307 |
| Dick Olberholz | N Scale | |
| Bob Rys | G Scale | (602) 589-7616 |
| Sid Suydam | G Scale | |
| Marshall Wales | HO Scale | (623) 537-0356 |
| John Myers | HO Scale |
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Join AMRS
All interested modelers are welcomed as members and are encouraged to learn and grow in the hobby through active participation.
We are happy to welcome you to our organization where you can share the interest, activity and fellowship that model railroading
can provide. Membership classes are as follows:
Classification |
Yearly/Quarterly Dues |
| Regular Membership (18 through 64) | $150.00/$45.00 |
| Senior Membership (65 and older) | $75.00/$24.00 |
| Perpetual Membershipship (Life Time Membership) | $1,500 |
| Family Membership* | $200 |
| Senior Family Membership* | $100 |
| Associate Business Membership* | $250 |
| Absentee Membership* | $50 |
* See Application form for more details about the membership.
Initiation Fees (one time only)
$35.00 - Regular, Senior, Perpetual, and Absentee Memberships.
$15.00 (per each family member) - Family and Senior Family Memberships.
Please help us make yours and other member's experiences in the organization more fulfilling by providing us with some information about yourself.
- Print our membership application form.
- Provide as much information as possible. We like to know the interests and skills of our members.
- Indicate which Membership Class you are requesting.
- Include a check for your Dues and applicable Fees and mail to:
Robert Johnstone
6412 W. Black Hill Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85085
(623) 566-8373
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Hours and Directions
Our members can be found at the club house almost everyday either working or running their trains. The formal meetings
and formal work sessions are held at the AMRS Club House at the Adobe Mountain Railroad Park, 23280 N. 43rd Avenue, Phoenix, AZ (602-493-0461), unless otherwise noted.
Monthly General Membership Meeting
- 2nd Saturday - 9:00 a.m.
Monthly Board Meeting
- Last Monday of the month - 6:30 p.m.
Work Sessions
- Wednesdays - 6:00 p.m. till 9:00 p.m.
- Saturdays - 9:00 a.m. till 12:00 noon
Operating Sessions
- Saturdays - Beginning at 12:00 noon
- Sundays - Beginning at 12:00 noon till 5:00 p.m. (closed for the summer; will reopen 9/7/08)
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