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Los Angeles Model Railroad Society (LAMRS)

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Los Angeles Model Railroad Society (LAMRS)

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LAMRS was established in 1971 and is a 501(c)(3). For more that 27 years our Great Lakes & Western layout was located in Hawthorne, CA. Western Avenue.

In 2023, after losing our lease, we started building a new layout at a new location in Harbor City, CA. The Los Angeles Model Railroad Society (LAMRS) is a non-profit California corporation made up of a diverse group of model railroad enthusiasts of many ages, professions and backgrounds. The LAMRS has been promoting the hobby of model railroading for more than thirty five years and was the proud operator of the HO Scale Great Lakes & Western (GL&W) Railroad until it was disassembled in July 2021. We a now building our new layout in Harbor City at 26008 S. Stay tuned for progress updates! The LAMRS uses its model railroad interests to benefit the community. We present displays and information at local libraries and encourage activities with the community. We accept donations of model railroad items such as layouts and model trains. We pride ourselves in welcoming beginning and novice model railroaders into our great hobby and immediately getting them involved in the fun of operating trains and working on our model railroad. The LAMRS works hard to ensure the continued development and enjoyment of the hobby for our members with events such as how-to modeling clinics, group outings to railroad locations throughout Southern California, visiting and hosting other model railroad clubs for guest operating sessions, as well as active involvement with the National Model Railroad Association.

10/28/2026

Members and guests were busy during the 2-day operating session on Oct 26-27, 2026.

09/23/2026

First train over the new Truckee Summit Bridge ...

09/23/2026

Some photos from Tuesday's Run Night. Everything is ready for the Open House on Saturday 10-2. Come by and see our scenery progress!

09/11/2026

Open House and Swap Meet Sept 26 10am-2pm. Free admission.

Mountains, Valleys and Bridges have been growing right out of the plywood. Roads are paved, the signals are starting to light up,

You can grab a throttle and run a train (with a little guidance if needed).

The easiest parking is right on Western Ave.

We have G, O, N, and HO scale items at the Swap Meet. We also have lots of Digitrax DCS 100’s. UP5’s, boosters, plus power supplies and other components.

Hope to see you there!

09/07/2026

Open House and Swap Meet Sept 26 10am-2pm. Lots of Scenery Progress to show plus great Swap Meet Items. Free Admission.

09/02/2026

Open House and Swap Meet Sept 26th 10am-2pm.
Lots of SCENERY PROGRESS to show off plus great Swap Meet items! Free admission.

Address

26008 S. Western Avenue
Harbor City, CA
90710

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 2pm
Tuesday	7pm - 9pm
Thursday	10am - 2pm
Saturday	10am - 12pm

Website

http://www.lamrs.org/

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