Northside Model Railroad Association

08/27/2026

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08/24/2026

This Saturday is the monthly operations session at the Old Boise N Scale Model Railroad Club. See below for club details and operations style provided by their club:

Club-
Website: https://www.oldboisemrc.org/
Address: 106 N 6th St, Boise, ID 83702
Parking: There is no designated parking, just wherever anyone can either park on the roadside or in a few of the paid parking lots nearby. If you park out far enough, the parking is free, you just have to walk a few blocks to the club.

Operations-
"We should have a good turnout for our operating session on the 29th. The session begins around 10:00 AM and typically runs until about 2:00 PM, with a lunch break provided by OBMRC.

A little more information about how we operate: we like to keep our sessions simple, relaxed, and fun. We don't use car cards, manifests, or other detailed paperwork. Instead, we run approximately 4 to 5 local routes that originate from one of our yards. Along each route, crews switch industries by exchanging cars as needed.

We have routes suitable for beginners as well as some that require a bit more planning and switching work. Most assignments are handled by a two-person crew consisting of an engineer and a brakeman. The engineer operates the locomotive, while the brakeman handles switching duties, coupling and uncoupling cars, and navigating the industries along the route.

In addition to the local switching jobs, we also run mainline trains throughout the session. This helps keep everyone on their toes and gives those who prefer not to switch industries an opportunity to participate by operating through trains on the mainline.

Visitors are welcome to bring their own N Scale DCC locomotives, although the club and several members have locomotives available to borrow. For industry switching, we recommend either a single 4-axle locomotive, a pair of 4-axle locomotives, or a single 6-axle locomotive.

08/09/2026

On Saturday, our club attended the Caldwell Model Railroad club's monthly operations session and checked in on the progress around the layout. It is safe to say that the town of Burke, Idaho is coming along well.

08/01/2026

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However, these annoying obstructions are vital to the American economy… and your model railroad!

We are fully stocked on ready to run HO scale freight cars by all different brands. For Walthers Proto boxcars, Atlas Trainman Cabooses, and so much more, come in to 208 Emporium and see what we have available today!

07/03/2026

A club member's train lead by CSX 911, CN 3015, and DRGW 9015 running during our open house back on June 20.

07/01/2026

A SP Cab Forward leads a cattle train during our open house back on June 20.

06/24/2026

From our open house on June 20.

06/22/2026

A club member's John Deere train running during our open house this past weekend.