🚂 Join the Glendale Model Railroad Society
Be Part of the Verdugo Valley Lines
For more than 75 years, the Glendale Model Railroad Society has been home to one of Southern California’s most respected HO-scale layouts — the Verdugo Valley Lines. Today, with our newly restored clubhouse in Fremont Park, there’s never been a better time to get involved.
1. Become Part of a Living Railroad Legacy
Founded in 1949, the GMRRS grew from a small group of enthusiasts into a nationally recognized model railroad club. Our layouts have been featured in film, magazines, and the wider model railroading community. As a member, you become a steward of that history — and help write the next chapter.
2. Build, Learn & Operate
Membership is hands-on. You’ll have opportunities to:
- Contribute to scenery, trackwork, structures, and wiring
- Participate in realistic railroad operations using DCC
- Learn dispatching, timetable & train-order operation styles
- Work alongside skilled builders, electricians, and modelers
Whether you’re brand-new to the hobby or an experienced modeler, there’s a place for your skills and interests.
3. Share Skills — Gain Skills
Model railroading blends engineering, craftsmanship, art, electronics, and storytelling. At GMRRS, members teach each other everything from weathering techniques to track laying, from JMRI to scratchbuilding. If you’re curious and willing to learn, you’ll thrive here.
4. Help Shape the Club’s Rebirth
Our clubhouse at 619 Hahn Avenue, Glendale, CA 91203 has undergone major changes in partnership with the City of Glendale.
As we reopen, new members have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to help shape the renewed Verdugo Valley Lines — from scenery and operations to future expansion and events.
5. Join a Community
GMRRS is more than a hobby club — it’s a community. You’ll enjoy:
- Weekly work nights and operating sessions
- Monthly open houses
- Themed events (e.g., “Sunday Best,” “Working Trains,” “The Big 3: SP/UP/ATSF”)
- Collaboration, conversation, coffee, and friendship
It’s a place to relax, unwind, and share your enthusiasm with others.
6. Inspire Visitors & Future Modelers
Members help host public open houses where hundreds of visitors — kids, families, railfans, and curious first-timers — experience the magic of trains. You’ll help spark imaginations, preserve the hobby, and welcome the next generation of model railroaders.
Ready to Join?
Becoming a member is easy:
- Visit us during any meeting, operating night, or open house — just tell a member you’re interested.
- Fill out the membership form in advance (link below).
- Start enjoying the benefits of the community while you get to
👉 [Click here for the Membership Application Form]
Membership Options & Dues
Cost of membership: $30.00 per month
We offer several membership types:
- Adult Membership – Full participation and voting rights
- Associate Membership – For those who can’t attend regularly
- Youth Membership – A great way for teens to enter the hobby
- Junior Membership – For young modelers under adult supervision
We Can’t Wait to Welcome You
Whether you love building, running trains, teaching, learning, or simply being part of something meaningful, you’ll find your place here.
Come join the Verdugo Valley Lines. Your track is waiting.