NMRA Layout Directory

NMRA Layout Directory (New Program)

Work is underway on a member Layout Directory. This will replace the visitation feature of the old NMRA Pike Registry Program.

The Layout Directory will be an on-line system that allows NMRA members (only) to:

• Identify the layouts of participating NMRA members by location, scale, gauge, era, prototype and area modeled, etc.

• Review the particular features of the layouts

• Contact layout owners to arrange visits or exchange common-interest information

Layout owner participation will be voluntary and built-in security features will protect privacy.

A working group has been formed to develop the Directory and input is needed from NMRA members. One of the first tasks of the group is to survey layout owners from the old Pike Registry and visitors to their layouts to determine:

• What visitation aspects worked

• What didn’t work

• What features they liked

• What features they didn’t like

• Suggestions for the new Layout Directory 

The working group also will survey other NMRA members who either own layouts or are interested in visiting layouts to determine what they expect from a directory, what concerns they may have and suggestions in general.

NMRA members are invited to comment by contacting the working group chairman, Bob Chaparro, at chiefbobbb@verizon.net or 951-925-2069.

Members interested in having their layouts included in the Layout Directory also should contact Bob.