Model Railroading Links

A collection of useful links for model railroad enthusiasts in the Edmonton area and beyond — local clubs, hobby shops, museums, and national organizations.

Edmonton Area Clubs

Edmonton Model Railroad Association
HO Scale · Fort Edmonton Park

One of Edmonton's oldest clubs, founded in 1946. Operates a two-level HO layout at Fort Edmonton Park. Meets every Tuesday at 7:30 pm.

www.emra.club →

Edmonton Train Collectors Association
O & S Gauge · Abbottsfield Mall

A group of O and S gauge enthusiasts with a 24’ × 16’ modular layout on permanent display at Abbottsfield Mall. Also exhibits at Edmonton and Calgary train shows.

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Edmonton Society of Model Railroad Engineers
Edmonton Area

Another longstanding club in the Edmonton model railroading community.

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Northern Alberta Garden Railroaders
Garden Scale · Edmonton Area

Holds monthly meetings in the Edmonton area, with discussions and workshops on garden-scale railroading topics.

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Edmonton Radial Railway Society
Streetcar · Fort Edmonton Park & Old Strathcona

Dedicated to the preservation and operation of historic streetcars in Edmonton, with operating lines at Fort Edmonton Park and Old Strathcona.

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Yellowhead Rail Club
Travelling Layout · Edmonton Area

Founded by enthusiasts interested in taking the hobby to the public. Has grown to include a large collection of model railroad equipment from many eras, including collectable brass and novelty trains.

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Hobby Shops

The Train Exchange
18053 107 Ave NW · (780) 455-0059

Edmonton's dedicated model train store, specializing in new and pre-owned products from all major manufacturers. Also offers repair and installation services.

thetrainexchange.ca →

Hobby Wholesale
6136 Gateway Blvd NW

A family-owned hobby store carrying model trains, radio control vehicles, toys, games, and more.

hobbywholesale.com →

Great Hobbies
5144 75 St NW

One of Canada's leading hobby retailers, carrying model trains, radio control, plastic models, and hobby supplies.

greathobbies.com →

Museums & Attractions

Alberta Railway Museum
24215 34 St NW, Edmonton

Over 75 locomotives, passenger and freight cars, and historic buildings from across Northern Alberta. Open seasonally (Victoria Day to Labour Day), weekends and holiday Mondays, 10 am–5 pm.

albertarailwaymuseum.com →

Alberta Central Railway Museum
Wetaskiwin, AB (45 min south)

A volunteer-run museum dedicated to preserving Alberta's railway heritage, located in Wetaskiwin.

abcentralrailway.com →

National Organizations

NMRA Canada
National Model Railroad Association

The Canadian arm of the world's largest model railroading organization, promoting the hobby through standards, education, and events.

nmracanada.ca →

6th Division — Pacific Northwest Region, NMRA
Local NMRA Division · Edmonton Area

The local NMRA division serving the Edmonton region, part of the Pacific Northwest Region. A great way to connect with NMRA members in your area and access local clinics and events.

pnr.nmra.org/6div →

Canadian Association of Railway Modellers
CAORM

A national organization connecting Canadian model railroaders, with directories of clubs and hobby shops across the country.

caorm.org →

Know a club, shop, or resource we've missed? Let us know and we'll add it to the list.