KMRHS
The Kalamazoo Model Railroad Historical Society was started in 1951. It has been at its present location at 9336 North Riverview Drive in Cooper Township since the early 1970’s. Membership is open to anyone interested in model railroading, and its library and collection of railroad and model railroad items are open to the general public by appointment. Meetings are Monday evenings from 7:00 until 10:00 and Saturdays from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm. Visitors are welcome at any of the meetings.
Public Hours and Meeting Schedule
The KMRHS is open to the public every Monday night from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM and Saturdays 11:00 to 1:00 (Holidays excepted). Operating
Sessions (where members run trains on dispatched schedules) are held on the third Monday of every month except October. Business meetings
are held on the 2nd Monday and work sessions are held on Mondays not otherwise designated. Visitors are welcome to attend any of our meetings
or sessions, and trains will be run for guests except in cases where construction on the layout prevents it.
2023-2024 Society Officers
- Aaron Kowalski, President
- John Forrest, President Elect
- Fritz Haney, Past President
- Mark Tomlonson, Treasurer
- Kevin Brouse, Secretary
The officers may be contacted by e-mail at webmaster@kmrhs.org or by writing to:
KMRHS
P.O. Box 144
Parchment, MI 49004-0144
Non-Profit Status
The Kalamazoo Model Railroad Historical Society is registered as a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. As such, donations to further the goals of the
KMRHS in encouraging Model Railroading and preserving the historic significance that Railroads played in the development of our country.
Non-Cash Donations
KMRHS is a 501(c)(3) historical society and does accept donations of historically significant railroad memorabilia, and previously owned model railroad equipment. We will give the donor a tax deduction slip. We do have two train Show/Sales per year at the fairground where you can rent tables from us and sell these items yourself. Please contact us with questions or if you need further information. Because of space limitations caused by the rebuilding of the layout, the Society will only consider acceptance of donations of railroad items on a case-by-case basis. We appreciate your consideration.