RMU 2026 Class Offerings
Our class offerings, listed below, are grouped to help you identify the location of the class. Most courses are self-contained so that anyone can attend any course. However, note that because of facility capabilities, all classes are limited to 20 attendees except as noted below. Classes are one hour and 15 minutes long, with a 15 minute break between classes.
Just a reminder -- you do not have to be an NMRA member to attend. The event is open to the public and the cost is only $10 no matter how many classes you register for. Please add another $5 if you want to bring any family members (one $5 covers all additional family members).
The classes below are arranged by classroom.
numbers you have chosen before you go the RMU 2026 Registration page to sign up.
| CLASSROOM 1 | ||||
| TIME | Room 1 | DESCRIPTION | INSTRUCTOR | |
| 9 AM | AP Chief
Dispatcher Paperwork: Neal will explain what paperwork
is needed and where to find it. |
Neal Anderson MMR |
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10:30am |
Perspective for scenery to backdrop: Understanding
1-point and 2- point perspective for blending layout scenery with background scenery |
Jenny Hardee |
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1:00pm |
Applying Decals made Easy: Hands on class showing the steps for applying decals to freight cars. | Alan Hardee |
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2:30pm |
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| CLASSROOM 2 | ||||
| TIME | Room 2 | DESCRIPTION | INSTRUCTOR | |
| 9 AM | Model
railroading in limited space: This story is about how
Fred designed and constructed a shelf layout to meet
that desire for building an operating layout. |
Fred Miller MMR | ||
| 10:30 AM |
The Art of Model Railroading: This presentation explores
many aspects of the model railroad hobby. this will
include examples of great layouts, modeling scales and
operating controls, building models and layouts,
electronics and automation in model railroading. |
Fred Miller MMR | ||
| LUNCH | Lunch is on your
own |
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| 1 PM | Fun in the
Details: Dave shows how to add fun details to your
scenery. |
Dave Myers |
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| 2:30 PM |
Scratch Building a Small Structure: Plans to build a small handcar shed. |
Michele Chance | ||
| CLASSROOM 3 | ||||
| TIME | Room 3 | DESCRIPTION | INSTRUCTOR | |
| 9 AM | |
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| 10:30 AM | ||||
| LUNCH | Lunch is on your
own |
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| 1 PM | Updating
Rolling Stock, couplers, trucks and wheels, Part 1 Joe will be covering updating rolling stock from changing couplers and various styles of equipment and other details. this is a 2 part clinic. |
Joe Pulsone |
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| 2:30 PM | Updating
Rolling Stock, couplers, trucks and wheels, Part 2 |
Joe Pulsone |
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| CLASSROOM 4 White Elephant Room | ||||
| CLASSROOM 5: MODEL EVALUATION ROOM | ||||
| CLASSROOM 7 | ||||
| TIME | DESCRIPTION | INSTRUCTOR | ||
| 9 AM | Exploring
Building Interiors & LED Lighting: Tips & tricks for
installing detailed building interiors and LED lighting. |
Rick Beam | ||
| 10:30 AM |
Freight Car Forwarding made simple: A demonstration of a
car forwarding system based on industry demand. No
computer needed. |
Tim Rumph |
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| LUNCH | Lunch is on your
own |
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| 1 PM | Making
Wire Trees, part 1: This is a two part make and take
class on making treess with copper wire. |
Patty and John Short |
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| 2:30 PM |
Making Wire Trees, part2 |
Patty
and John Short |
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| CLASSROOM 8 | ||||
| TIME | Room 8 | DESCRIPTION | INSTRUCTOR | |
| 9 AM | ||||
| 10:30 AM | ||||
| LUNCH | Lunch is on your own | |||
| 1 PM | Paint and sip for spouses |
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| 2:30 PM |
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| CLASSROOM 9 | ||||
| TIME | CLASS # | DESCRIPTION | INSTRUCTOR | |
| 9:AM |
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| 10:30 |
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| LUNCH | Lunch is on your own | |||
| 1:00 PM |
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| 2:30 PM |
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| CLASSROOM 10 | ||||
| TIME | CLASS # | T Track Display | INSTRUCTOR | |
| 9 AM | ||||
| 10:30 | ||||
| LUNCH | Lunch is on your own | |||
| 1 PM | ||||
| 2:30 PM | ||||
