CID / NMRA Timetable
CID Board of Directors Meeting
Monday, September 14, 2026
The next regular meeting of the BofD is set for September 14th. This is an on-line meeting; check your e-mail for instructions for how to access the session.
CID Modeler's Meet (In-person)
Saturday, October 3 2026 10 AM - 3 PM
The fall modelers meet will be held at the Irvington Presbyterian Church on the east side of Indianapolis. Bring current projects to show-off your modeling efforts!
Carmel Library Train Display (Show)
Saturday, November 7 2026
The annual display at the Carmel Public Library is in early November; this event features layouts and displays (no vendors!).
Danville (Indiana) Train Show
Saturday, November 21, 2026
The Danville Train Show is November 21st. Enjoy our multiple rooms of vendors, displays, and layouts. And a note about 2026's event, there will be no 100' x 100' competition at the Danville Show this fall.
Attendee information: CLICK HERE
Vendor Information: CLICK HERE
Other CID Events / Mark Your Calendars!
Notices about activities for later this winter will be posted here. In the meantime, mark your calendars for these CID events!
Saturday, January 16, 2027
* Mooresville Public Library Display
Saturday, February 20, 2027
* Avon Public Library Display
The Rusty Spike Publication
All editions of the Center Indiana Division's newsletter are available on-line; look under the "About Us" tab on the ribbon above to access current and past issues of CID's publication. For the most recent issue of The "Rusty Spike" (the Summer 2026) simply use this link: CLICK HERE
The CID's Scale Display
Common Sizes In Model Railroading
Common Sizes In Model Railroading
The CID's Scale Display
Layouts In The CID
There are some outstanding layouts around the Central Indiana Division of the NMRA. Many of the layouts were featured in our NMRA "Highball to Indy" 2016 National Convention!
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National & Midwest Region Information
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The National Model Railroad Association (NMRA) is our parent organization. The unique organization establishes standards to make all the products of our hobby work together in a reliable and consistent manner. They also help organize events and shows, publish an annual calendar and monthly magazine, and so much more!
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Extra Fare!
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There are many more train-related activities in Indianapolis and the Central Indiana region that you might like to do. We have added an "extra fare" site to highlight the many opportunities.
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Check it out - Plan to ride trains big and small, and other Train Shows.
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Link to Extra Fare
