TAKE YOUR ACTIVITY PROGRAM TO THE NEXT LEVEL.

Are you looking for a new way to engage your community? Welcome to the world of Model Railroading. A hobby that boosts self-esteem, fosters a sense of accomplishment, and builds a close community. Whether actively building a railroad layout or engaging in table-top projects, model railroading offers stress relief and enhances community engagement.

BENEFITS
Improves quality of life through cognative  stimulation and improving fine motor skills, social interaction and collaboration.

FLEXIBILITY
Programs designed for a few hours, a few months or a few years offering tailored options that fit your needs.

ADDED VALUE
A distinctive activity can set your community apart in a highly competitive market, elevating your brand.

Build-A-Scene introduces basic model railroading skills.

Description: A small, tabletop project perfect for both the novice crafter and more experienced modeler.

Benefits: Promotes socialization while exercising fine motor skills. Creates a sense of accomplishment.

What’s Included: Everything needed to build a small, 4”x6” decorated scene with track.

Next Level: When 8 kits are completed, connect them to form a complete loop of track. Purchase a locomotive with train cars and a controller to create a functioning railroad.

For something more challenging, Walthers Build-A-World program provides the skills commonly used in creating larger model railroad layouts.

Description: A series of weekly projects that introduce model railroading skills including track laying, scenery application, structure building and more. Easy enough for beginners, but perfect for model railroaders brushing up on their skills.

Benefits: Promotes socialization and artistry while exercising fine motor skills and creative planning.

What’s Included: All tools and supplies needed to build an attractive 1' x 2' diorama.

Next Level: Give the completed dioramas a finishing touch by purchasing a locomotive or some train cars to display on the track.

Walthers has broken down the process for initiating a Model Railroad Club within your community into easy-to-follow steps, while providing the guidance you need to manage a thriving membership.

Description: We'll walk you through planning the space for your club layout, selecting the modular layout system that will work best for your room, establishing your club guidelines and membership goals.

Benefits: Socialization, problem-solving, creative planning, and exercising of fine motor skills. A great way for residents with modeling experience to continue their hobby and introduce new modelers to the joy of model railroading.

What’s Included: Each modular layout system kit includes everything needed to build an HO scale layout with power, track and scenery.

Next Level: Ongoing, your club will purchase and add structures, figures, accessories and trains to make their layout come alive.