The Edmonton Model Railroad Association is a non-profit society dedicated to providing its members with the opportunity to build and display a large model railroad. Formed in 1946, the club has built layouts in several locations, including the CP Rail station in Old Strathcona, the South Edmonton Public Library, and the Edmonton Gardens.
In the fall of 1989, the sod was turned and construction started on the freight shed in Fort Edmonton Park<\/a>. In late 1991, the shed was officially completed, and in early 1992, construction started on the current layout.
The freight shed is open for viewing every weekend during the summer, and we hold an open house each October. The EMRA meets in the shed every Tuesday from 7:30 on. Visitors and new members are always welcome. See the Calendar<\/a> for specific activities.
In addition to building and operating the layout, the members also participate in other railroad-related activities such as railfan trips around Western Canada, attending or hosting model railroad conventions, or helping out with other shows.
The EMRA has a sister club in Australia, the Western Australia Model Railway Club<\/a>, in Perth, Australia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\nOur Layout<\/h2>\n\n\n\nLooking North over the Monashee Summit yard. Coal is a major commodity in this part of the layout and long trains of coal hoppers are a regular sight.\n\n\nMountain railroading can have challenges. This Trestle just north of the town of Blue Springs carries the Monashee Pacific mainline over a fast flowing mountain stream.\n\n\nEcho Lake is a picturesque location along the line. Home to a mountain side resort, small town and a coal mine. It servers as both a source of coal and a destination for passengers on the Monashee Pacific.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Fun Facts<\/h2>\n\n\nTotal Trackage<\/span>
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