Welcome to the home page of the Waterloo Region Model Railway Club

We are a prototype-based model railway club located in Maryhill, Ontario (Waterloo Region) building an HO-scale re-creation of the Canadian Pacific Railway’s Sudbury Division as it existed in the 1970s decade. Follow the links at the top of this page to learn more about our group.

See also our club Groups.io message board. Interested non-members are welcome to join, but all sign-up requests must be approved. (This is to prevent spammers.)

Pay Us a Visit

Our club holds an annual fall Open House and we are also on the Doubleheaders Layout Tour in the spring. If you are interested in our club or our layout, please take the opportunity to attend one of these events, or contact us at wrmrc (at) hotmail.com to come and meet us at one of our regular sessions or work nights.

Waterloo Railway Exposition

Is it a railroad prototype modelling (RPM) meet, a rail preservation weekend, or a railway historical event? Yes! It’s all that, and more. Join us along with our good friends at the Waterloo Central Rly for this unique and exciting railroading experience. Please visit Waterloo Railway Expo for up-to-date details.

2026 Fall Open House

Posted on October 9, 2026 by admin

Have you even wondered how 40-car long model trains can traverse a complex layout yet operate smoothly? It’s not magic, but rather it’s careful planning, engineering and construction. You’ll see exactly how it’s done if you visit the Waterloo Region Model Railway Club for our annual 2026 Fall Open House. This isn’t just about tiny toy trains; it’s about serious, prototype railway modelling that captures the grit and essence of real railroading.

Operating Trains: Watch crews handle long trains over a multi-level layout.
Amazing Engineering: Take a tour of our second floor expansion.
Expert Chat: Talk to members who live and breathe the hobby.
All Ages Welcome: Bring the kids or come for yourself.

The event runs on Saturday, October 17, from 10 am to 5 pm. There’s no rush, so you can linger as long as you like. Whether you’re a seasoned modeller or just curious, seeing the scale and detail up close changes your perspective.

Don’t just read about the hobby—experience the craftsmanship and dedication firsthand. Take a drive out, explore the layout, and maybe fall in love with the rails.

Hope to see you there!

Waterloo Region Model Railway Club

Modeling CP Rail's Sudbury Division in the 1970s

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