Welcome to AMROC
And the world of model railroading
In Columbia, South Carolina.
Located in Downtown Columbia, SC, AMROC is dedicated to the promotion and operation of Model Railroading.
We are open to the public any Thursday night at no charge:
to provide advice on modeling
to provide advice on servicing model trains
to allow model train watching
to allow public to run some of their trains
We have layouts in all major scales:
Little N Scale
Medium HO scale
Classic S scale
“Lionel” O scale
Big Garden G scale
And we have an open membership
Please stop by any* Thursday night,
Bring your kids of all ages
Bring your trains
Bring your creativity
Bring your desire to be a model railroader
While we are here every Thursday night from 7:30pm to 9:00pm, the third Thursday of the month is our running night / open house. We are more likely able to run trains on that night. The first Thursday of the month is our business meeting from 7:30pm to 8:15pm. The second, fourth, and fifth Thursday of the month is work nights. We will be doing repairs and additions to the layouts. We can answer questions on any Thursday night.
Join us in the worlds greatest hobby!
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N-Scale:
Our 9’ x 12’ N scale layout is a model of typical Burlington-Northern circa 1970 near the Mississippi river. It includes a 8 track yard, a coal loading operation on one side of the river and a power station on the other side. The rocky cliffs overlooking the river provide a good example of creating realistic rocks and rock faces on a model layout. |
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HO-Scale:
Our 12’ x 50’ HO layout, has been very much under construction, but is looking very good now. It will provide a pike for both public running and realistic railroad operations. It will include the typical point to point operations, where trains can be built taken to distant cities and broken down to be delivered to customers. The nearly complete logging operation features a 3’ scratch built trestle and will soon include a working log mill. During shows and on running nights, we can up to 8 trains at once for a very busy scene. |
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O&S-Scale:
Our 10’ X 18’ O,S scale plus the 3’ x 15’ yard is always a highlight allowing as many as 5 trains zipping by at once. It includes some of Lionel’s operating accessories, which can be run by visitors from buttons beside the layout. The kit built 4’ through girder bridge and some interesting graffiti provide some of the highlights. |
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*schedule:
Regular Meetings
Thursdays 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
First Business Meeting at 7:30 PM, followed by Clinics
Second Public Running Night
Third Club Running Night, with monthly theme
Fourth/Fifth Running/Maintenance
