Group picture of our 2024 annual Hot Dog & Chili Picnic along the Union Pacific.

DesMoiNTrak is an N scale modular railroad club located in Des Moines, Iowa. We are a non-profit organization. We currently have 26 members,.

DesMoiNTRAK club started in 1984. We will celebrate 40 years of public modular model railroad displays in 2024. We are designated a SuperClub based on our club's 100% membership in the National NRail organization. Our club supports both NTRAK and T-TRAK model layouts. We are based on National T-trak standards for portable and compatible modules. For Information check out this link. NRail - Home (ntrak.org)

Our club participated in the 2020 Virtual T-Trak Layout, Check it out with this link,

In 2024 our club meets at 6 pm on the second Thursday of the month. Club events and shows are listed on our calendar in this web page.

West Des Moines Public Library January 2023

Above picture is from our January 2023 2-day show at the West Des Moines Public Library. 1,100 future railroaders enjoyed the show. We had a scavenger hunt for entertainment and it was enjoyed by all. Operation Lifesaver participated with information and prizes for the kids.

The DesMoiNTrak club is looking to expand its membership. If you were ever interested in trains now is your chance to test the water. See the contact page.

Check out the Gallery pages for pictures from many events.

Check out our calander for future events

Our New Banner celebrating our club's 40th anniversary. We were organized in 1984 and 4 of our original members continue to participate, Drew, Mike. Brion and Ron. DesMoiNTRAK has over 25 active members and a waiting list of locations requesting our shows.

Thanks to Rich and his son for creating our wonderful banners.