about the club

Created in 2014, the club is a group of creative people, designers & enthusiasts based in Rangiora North Canterbury. Our club has spacious rooms allowing for a variety of railway layouts. It's a club for all ages and gauges of railway and kitset modelling.

13 Blake Street, Rangiora

TUESDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHTS 7-9pm

SATURDAY MORNINGS 9am-1pm

WHAT WE DO AT THE MODEL RAILWAY CLUB

Our Club members build and create Model Railways. We share resources and skills. NCMRC Members get together for community and a laugh. Bring along your own trains and run them on the layouts.

WE TEACH AND DEVELOP REAL WORLD SKILLS

By working in miniature we can use a variety of skillsets such as miniature engineering, architectural and scenery modelling, electrical soldering and wiring, and digital programming with the likes of Arduino.

WE ARE SOCIAL AND COMMUNITY BASED

We showcase the Hobby for the enjoyment of our members, families, and the public. You will find us at Model Shows and Community events.

WHAT WE OFFER

MODELS AND LAYOUTS

The Hobby

Enthusiasts from all ages and stages are modelling trains. It is still a hugely popular passtime. The hobby offers many different skills and learning experiences.

ELECTRICAL AND DIGITAL

Learn and Discover

Current technology is well utilized in the Model Train Hobby. The use of 3D Printers, DCC Digital Control and special effects, wiring and soldering skilss, programming with Arduino and other languages, and modelling are all part of the process. By getting involved you can enhance opportunities and learning for all ages.

KITSET MODELLING

Build and Create

Train layouts are an attempt to mimic real world situations. Landscapes, buildings, vehicles and many other examples cater for the construction minded and visually orientated person.