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  • Division Meeting March 24th 2026, 7pm

    NOTE: Special Location!

    For March we are meeting at the Missouri Model Railroad Museum.
    312 W Pacific Ave, Independence, MO 64050

    Museum Tour

    It’s our annual visit to the Missouri Model Railroad Museum. Dale Shipman will host a progress report and tour on the latest Museum developments and progress of the Model Railroad. Last year it was amazing to see the benchwork take shape and I can’t wait to see how far they have progressed this year. Additionally, you can come early if you’d like more time to explore on your own.

    Clinic: “Making your own Decals”

    Stephen Priest will share his techniques for creating your own decals. Stephen actually sent me this clinic by accident two years ago and I’ve been waiting all this time to see this clinic come to life. Since decals are in every aspect of our hobby this is sure to be a core technique to learn.
     

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Who we are and What we do

Annual Train Show

Our Annual Train show brings the best of our Division to the public. We host clinics, home layout tours, and a model contest all open to the public. We bring in venders far and wide to connect with our members and the public railroad community. In addition local Modular Railroad clubs set up their layouts for show right in the Vendor room. All of this at the local Shawnee Civic Center one of the best venues in the area.

Meetings

Our Division meets monthly on the 4th Tuesday at 7pm at the Lakeview Senior Facility in Lenexa. Most meetings include clinics where fellow modelers show their latest creations, tips & techniques, layout info, or railroad history. We also host Show & Tell events open to all members. Special events include a Spring Model Challenge Contest, visit to the Missouri Model RR Museum, and Operating Sessions at several members railroads.

Model Train Layouts

Explore the fantastic layouts of the Turkey Creek Division. You will quickly see that every gauge, location, and style are enjoyed in our Division. From early stages of benchwork to completed scenery masterpieces these layouts are shared for the enjoyment of Model Railroading. Our Division also enjoys some of the best Operational Layouts where you can try your hand at running your favorite Loco down the main line, switching cars in the yard or local industries, or controlling the entire empire as the Dispatcher.

Achievement Program

The NMRA has set up a program to challenge the railroad skills development. It is a very comprehensive program covering skills from trackwork, model building, scenery, operations, and volunteering. Overall there are 11 areas to explore. Completing a range of tasks in each area is awarded with a Certificate. Completing 7 of the 11 certificates will earn you the Master Modeler Railroader Award. This a very valued and respected recognition for all members of the NMRA.

Turkey Creek Annual Train Show

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