Marklin Model Railway Club

Model Trains ...

All you need to know, right here!

The MMRC is an active club of over 100 members. We meet in Upper Hutt and our clubrooms are open every Friday and Saturday.
Regardless of whether you are an enthusiastic beginner with LOTS of questions or an experienced "old hand" the MMRC provides an opportunity for you to come and share our common interest and passion for model trains and the real ones (prototypes) that inspired them.
Usually people are attracted to one or several different aspects of model railways from the locomotives, coaches and wagons themselves to layout construction, building and modelling scenery or electricals/electronics. We cater to all interests!
We will be more than willing to help you get started with this great hobby.

Everyone's Welcome!

The MMRC is an active club of over 100 members. We meet in Upper Hutt and our clubrooms are open every Friday and Saturday.

Regardless of whether you are an enthusiastic beginner with LOTS of questions or an experienced "old hand" we can provide you with assistance in getting started, purchasing stock or getting up to speed on the more advanced aspects of train modelling.

Everyone's welcome!

The MMRC is an active club of over 100 members. We meet in Upper Hutt and our clubrooms are open every Friday and Saturday.

Regardless of whether you are an enthusiastic beginner with LOTS of questions or an experienced "old hand" the MMRC provides an opportunity for you to come and share our common interest and passion for model trains and the real ones (prototypes) that inspired them.

Usually people are attracted to one or several different aspects of model railways from the locomotives, coaches and wagons themselves to layout construction, building and modelling scenery or electricals/electronics. We cater to all interests!

It can be a great family activity for parents and kids to share. Come and see "Bergtalbahn", the club's H0 scale layout and meet the other club members.

We will be more than willing to help you get started with this great hobby. Everyone's welcome!

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We Buy and Sell ...

Some conditions apply.

Do you have any old Märklin items you are looking to sell? We buy Märklin items from New Zealand based sellers.

We also sell a good range of new and used stock and spares to members, at competitive prices!

Events ...

We regularly run or attend model railway exhibitions.

RailEx! The Marklin Model Railway Club is one of the three local clubs that hosts this event. Generally held in October or November, this show is one of the largest in the North Island and exhibits over 30 layouts and trade stalls with fun for all the family. This is always a popular event and well worth a look. ... click here to see more at the RailEx webpage.

20th - 23rd April - School Holidays - MMRC 1 Gauge on display - Uri and Göschenen combined. These layouts are the large scale Marklin models - Upper level, south end shop (formerly Whitcoull's) in the Upper Hutt Mall

4th - 6th June - Queen's Birthday Weekend - Hastings Model Railway Group 60th Birthday Exhibition - Two layouts attending (Bergtalbahn and Kids' layouts) - St Andrew's Church - Presbyterian Church 300 Market Street South, Hastings

16th - 17 July - Taupo Hobby Expo 2016 - "URI", one of our modellers own 1 Gauge layouts - Taupo Events Centre - 26 AC Baths Ave, Tauhara, Taupo

23rd - 24th July - Palmerston North RailX - Bergtalbahn layout attending - Barber Hall, Arena Manawatu (TBC)

Watch out for the MMRC Kids' Layout and where it is showing next!

This layout is specially built for kids to play on. They can run trains, control lights and even stop and start vehicles driving on the road.

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Contact ...

Please feel free to drop us a line.

Other contact details.

Mailing address:

The Secretary,
The Marklin Model Railway Club (inc)
P.O.Box 48032 - Silverstream
Upper Hutt 5142

President & Public Relations
Ian Dougherty

(04) 526 4076

Paul Alcock
Secretary

(04) 938 5353