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The model railway organisation that rewards members for modelling excellence
The NMRA Achievement Program gives you the opportunity to collect awards in many different categories while giving you the opportunity to have your models assessed by experienced modellers who are always willing to provide the encouragement and advice you need.
The NMRA aims to help modellers develop new skills to further improve their modelling abilities.
“contests and AP assessments are a way to get objective feedback on your modelling skills and ability”
Mick Moignard MMR® #693
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“I have sought to promote the hobby and to assist others wherever and whenever I can”
David Nicholson MMR® #684
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“David Gunn MMR® gave me some very valuable advice about working through the Achievement Program: plan carefully, keep records, drawings and photos as you go, and make everything you do count towards it”
Jonathan Small MMR® #675
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“The Achievement Program is about personal growth and is rarely encouraged as a result of a contest judging”
Bruce Petrarca MMR® #574
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| ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM CATEGORIES |
| A: RAILROAD EQUIPMENT |
| 1. Master Builder – Cars |
| 2. Master Builder – Motive Power |
| B: RAILROAD SETTING |
| 3. Master Builder – Structures |
| 4. Master Builder – Scenery |
| 4a. Master Builder – Prototype Models |
| C: RAILROAD CONSTRUCTION & OPERATION |
| 5. Model Railroad Engineer – Civil |
| 6. Model Railroad Engineer – Electrical |
| 7. Chief Dispatcher |
| D: SERVICE TO THE HOBBY AND THE NMRA |
| 8. Association Official |
| 9. Association Volunteer |
| 10. Model Railroad Author |
Models can be assessed at any convenient time and place for you and the assessors. It could also be at a Regional or Divisional Meet or even the Convention. Models may also be assessed at the Convention Contest. The same scoring system is used and Merit Awards in the Contest count towards the Achievement Program.