West Central Model RR Club

The West Central Model Railroad Club is located at 805 Clifton St. in Sparta, Wisconsin.  We are an HO scale, permanent layout club located in our own building, right next to the Canadian Pacific (formerly Soo Line, formerly Milwaukee Road) mainline between Chicago and St. Paul.  We purchased the building in the fall of 1987 and started building the layout in 1988.

The West Central Model Railroaders' 1500 sq. ft. building has an elaborate HO scale model railroad in progress.  Approximately 7 scale miles (425 ft.) of main line track has been constructed.  Our layout features a wide variety of scenery and has seven tunnels and several hand built trestles.  Originally wired for MRC cab control the West Central has converted the whole layout to Digitrax DCC operation.

Membership

Our membership is open to people of all ages interested in model railroading who would like to be a part of the development of this exciting project.  We are eager to welcome people of any skill level who are willing to contribute time and talent to this task.  There are many opportunities to help work on such as: building maintenance, backdrop painting, public relations, photography, videography, scenery construction, electrical wiring, track laying, model building, locomotives, and rolling stock.

The club has about 10 members and is always looking for more members.  Adults, families, and junior members are encouraged to join.  There are NO initiation or joining fees.  Monthly dues are $25 for adults, $25+$1 per family member for families, and $10 for junior members.  We also offer an associate membership at $50 per year for those who are unable to fully participate.

We meet at the clubhouse every Monday and Thursday starting at about 7:30pm.  We have a running night every third Saturday of the Month and operating sessions scheduled throughout the year.  Contact us by email or drop by the clubhouse for more information.

Current club officers are as follows:

• President                               Henry Bangsberg
• Vice-President/Treasurer      Dennis Hamilton
• Secretary                               Tom Michele