Model Railroad Club

Check with train dealers in Washington. You are much more likely to find information close to home than asking a nationally based forum.

Try Eastside Trains in Kirkland or Electric Train Shop in Burien.

But Washington is big on HO modelers of logging railroads. I kind of doubt there is a three-rail O gauge club nearby.

Eastside Trains in Kirkland is a huge 3-rail dealer.  The staff probably know nearly every 3-rail modeler in the area.  Ask them if they can put you in touch with a club or some of the 3-rail people.  There may be an informal club that meets at homes once a twice a month to work on and run trains.  You might also contact your local TCA, LCCA or LOTTS clubs.  People in these groups will know about clubs.

NH Joe

rattler21 posted:

The LCCA roster shows 34 members within 25 miles of the center of Seattle.  John

Not a bad base to build from. If you want a club, network with these guys and pitch the idea. 

George

My hobby friend Rattler confirmed there is a cadre of LCCA three railers in your area. I suggest that you join the LCCA (go to www.lionelcollectors.org), and then use their online Membership Roster to identify other nearby members. Invite them all to a self-pay get-acquainted meeting on a Saturday morning for breakfast at a local eatery, and go from there.

Many local train clubs start small with an informal organizational style and opt to keep it that way without a formal Constitution, By-Laws, Membership Dues, IRS 501(c)(3) status, and such.  Perhaps a TOP TEN list of basic rules would suffice for governance. Rule #1:  Have fun with trains!

Carry on ...

Mike  (ritrainguy)
Past President of CAMRC in Conway, AR

George,

I live near Seattle and I've never found one, but, don't let that stop your search.  Eastside is a great LHS and they are very knowledgeable as well.  I would even be willing to assist in trying to get one started, but due to family, would have limited time to commit.

Best wishes.

To Ironhorseman, I found a modular group. However not sure that'a what I want. I would like a more permanent one if possible!

George,

Hope you find a club; but, leave yourself open to connecting with like-minded O gaugers who will become your friends.  Better, create a weekly "train night" where you get together to share your interests--which don't have to be the same.

I had such a group in Chicago years ago.  We'd meet at Rich Sherry's home on Wednesday nights for popcorn, soda/pop, and trains.  Rich was a well-known re-painter of pre-war tinplate and post war F-3s.  He also managed a small chemical company.  Another guy was a United Captain who loved pre-war tinplate; another was a machinist who could make anything.

There were others, but from 7-11 PM on Wednesday nights it was "Train Night."

Hope you find a Club, but try to make connections with other hobbyists.