Intracoastal Model Railroad Club

The Intracoastal Model Railroad Club is a 501(c)(3) non-profit hobbyist organization established in 2005 that brings together model railroaders from towns like Southport, Calabash, Shallotte, and Ocean Isle Beach. The group operates without a dedicated clubhouse, instead holding monthly meetings at various members' homes to review activities and plan new shows. They host train shows and open houses throughout the year to share the hobby with the community and maintain layouts in multiple scales including O, S, G, HO, N, and Z gauge.

The club meets monthly on the third Thursday of each month between 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM at the homes of various members. These meetings cover old and new business followed by a viewing of the host's layout. The annual meeting is held at the BEMC Conference Room in Bolivia, NC, as required by their 501(c)(3) charter to cover past accomplishments and set new year's projects and goals.

The organization currently has 52 active members and is associated with eight club layouts and 20 home layouts. Their club layouts include an O gauge High Rail display, an O gauge and O27 gauge Kids Layout, an S gauge kids layout, and a G gauge large layout. They also showcase Antique, HO, N, and Z gauge layouts ranging from a 1912 vintage antique to a small footprint Z gauge layout.

The club differentiates itself by not having a permanent clubhouse, which allows them to meet at various members' homes. This structure supports their mission of bringing together hobbyists from across southeast Brunswick County to build, operate, and share working model railroads in HO, G, N, Z, S, and O scale. They emphasize a welcoming group eager to share knowledge and learn from one another regardless of experience level.

The club hosts public events such as the Holiday Show at Brunswick Plantation in November and the Summer Show at Homer Wright Community Center in Southport, NC. They also hold an annual meeting at the BEMC Conference Room in Bolivia, NC. These events allow members to break bread after the show and share their passion for model railroading with the broader community.

The club serves hobbyists from Southport, Calabash, Shallotte, Ocean Isle Beach, and across southeast Brunswick County. Their monthly meetings are located at various members' homes in these areas, while their annual meeting is held at the BEMC Conference Room in Bolivia, NC. The organization focuses on building and maintaining layouts in O, S, G, HO, N, and Z gauge scales.

The club is open to people of all experience levels, from those who have never soldered a feeder to those who have been modeling since the Lionel under the tree. They offer mentorship for all skill levels and host train shows throughout the year to share their passion with the community. The club aims to welcome anyone interested in building, operating, and sharing working model railroads.

The club's annual dues are $35 for regular or family members, $25 for associates aged 18-21, and $15 for juniors aged 12-17. There is also a one-time maintenance fee of $25 for new members. These fees cover access to club and home layouts, invitations to public train shows, and mentorship for all skill levels.

The club's website states that they have 52 active members and are associated with eight club layouts and 20 home layouts. They also mention that they have a 501(c)(3) non-profit status and are based in Brunswick County, NC. The club's website also provides a phone number and email address for contact.

You can reach Intracoastal Model Railroad Club by phone at +19103689672.

The official website of Intracoastal Model Railroad Club is imrrcclub.org.

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