Listing of "S" Clubs

There are currently no known S-scale clubs in Alabama.

There are currently no known S-scale clubs in Alaska.

This club used to be called the "Valley of the Sun S Gaugers".

Check their web site for operating hours. They have layouts of every scale.

There are currently no known S-scale clubs in Arkansas.

(note: currently the contact e-mail bounces; try it anyway to see if it is fixed.)

The club layout is currently located at the Grossmont Center (shopping center), La Mesa, California. There are two window layouts, both activated anytime day or night with a single button located on the window outside the storefront. The lights go on and the trains run for about 2 minutes. The main modular layout measures about 18' x 26' to fit their location, and features two mainlines that are usually configured to operate one on A/C and one on DCC. The turnouts are handmade and allow them to operate with both AF and scale wheels. The track is S-Helper Service (now MTH) flextrack. Videos of the club's layout can be viewed on their Facebook page and their web site in the video section. The clubhouse is open to the public on Tuesday's and Saturday's from noon until 6pm. The layout is in the planning stages of being expanded, growing to 21'x49'. A third showcase window now features a Lego train display. Public hours are Tuesday's and Saturday's, noon until 6:00 pm.

The club layout is a portable modular layout with individually-owned modules conforming to the S Mod standard. The layout handles hi-rail and scale equipment, powered by either AC, DC, or DCC. Layout size is 30'x30'.

This club covers both Connecticut and Massachusetts. See the Massachusetts entry for contact information.

The club has a portable S-scale layout that is approximately 12'x24'. (note: currently the contact e-mail bounces; try it anyway to see if it is fixed.)

There are currently no known S-scale clubs in Hawaii.

The club has a modular layout. It can be set up as large as 16'x40' to as small as 12'x16'. It can run scale and hi-rail, and AC and DC. The layout is also equipped for Legacy and DCC.

The club has three layouts. The first is a large 12'x27' modular layout that can run American Flyer, hi-rail, and "scale" using AC, DC, or DCC. The second is a "scale" DCC switching layout ala John Allen’s puzzle. The third layout is a 5'x9' reproduction of a 1957 Gilbert factory display layout to run American Flyer at shows.

There are currently no known S-scale clubs in Kentucky.

The club's modular/portable layout measures 15'x25' (depending on number of modules used). It can handle hi-rail and scale. The members mostly run American Models and S-Helper Service equipment. One member uses highly modified AF equipment (DCC control). Digitrax DCC system.

The layout is modular and can be constructed up to 27'x59'. It will handle a variety of S-scale train systems i.e., Legacy, TMCC, DC, DCCS. It also supports two additional electronic modes: analog AC and analog DC.

The multi-scale club has a 14'x34' S-scale hi-rail layout.

The club layout measures 14'x36', sectional, with three independent loops. Outside runs scale only; the other two run scale and hi-rail. Lots of scenery and buildings. The layout has been featured in magazines.

There are currently no known S-scale clubs in Mississippi.

The club has two portable layouts which operate at various train shows and special events. Both layouts use Gargraves track and are a mix of hi-rail with some scale components. The smaller layout is an 8'x12' double helix, and is especially popular with youngsters. The large layout is a 12'x28' sectional layout which stands about 48" high. It has complete scenery and many operating accessories.

The club has a 10'x46' modular/portable hi-rail/scale S-scale layout, as well as a 4'x8' American Flyer portable layout.

(the name of the club has not been determined yet) Dave is looking to form a scale-oriented S club.

There are currently no known S-scale clubs in Montana.

There are currently no known S-scale clubs in Nebraska.

There are currently no known S-scale clubs in Nevada.

There are currently no known S-scale clubs in New Hampshire.

The highly detailed, 26'x12', three-level, hi-rail S-scale sectional layout is capable of operating AC, DC, or DCC, and utilizing American Flyer, hi-rail, and scale locomotives and rolling stock. It includes three concentric ovals of American Models code 148 nickel silver track, one point to point upper level section, and another point to point section of Showcase Line S-Trax with animated accessories such as a Barrel Loader, Coal Loader, Log Loader, Lumber Unloading Car, Magnetic Crane, Mail Car, Saw Mill, Station/ Baggage Smasher, custom built animated Track Gang, Dump Truck, and Icing Platform.

There are currently no known S-scale clubs in New Mexico.

The club has a portable/modular hi-rail 14'x28', and a scale 14'x24' layouts.

The club has a 10'x20' modular portable layout which they set up at shows. The layout has two full loops of code 148 track on which they can run either hi-rail or scale trains. In addition there is a siding which acts both as a passing siding for one of the loops, and as a way of locating cars that can be loaded with three American Flyer operating accessories run by visitors to the layout.

The group has a modular layout S-scale standard gauge and narrow gauge layout that measures 15'x30'. Track is code 100 rail and powered by DCC.

The club has two layouts; a 5'x9' portable tabletop and a modular layout built to NASG specifications. Both can operate scale and hi-rail equipment. The smaller layout has a loop of S-Helper Service track with two sidings, plus a "back-and-forth" line on one side. The modular layout can be 8-1/2' to 10-1/2' wide and up to 28' long. The club is always looking for new members.

The club has a large collection of videos available on YouTube.

According to the post on the OGR forum, the club held their last public show in early 2019. They may continue to meet as friends.

There are currently no known S-scale clubs in North Dakota.

A multi-scale club that also features an American Flyer circus layout.

The layout is 28'x17'. They run five lines that support scale and hi-rail trains. They also run an additional line for a trolley. The portable layout is displayed at various shows throughout Ohio, and features multi-level rail lines. They also have a Boys Scout camp fire, complete with real smoke. As a tribute to a long time club member who owns a print shop who sells trains as a side-line, we have an exact replica of his shop, complete with a running layout inside the storefront (a running layout inside a running layout!).

The club has four layouts. One is a pure scale layout that is 26'x14' using code 100 track. The second one is a 28'x15' hi-rail layout using code 148 that is capable of running anything in S-scale from fine scale to American Flyer. The third one is a 14'x8' purely American Flyer layout which has lots of buttons and accessories for the kids to operate and play with, and is open for adults who have some American Flyer in the attic to bring out and see if their trains still run. The fourth one is an American Flyer HO-scale layout that measures 4'x5' (it will run American Flyer HO-scale, regular HO-scale, and even On3 trains). Each of the layouts has its own self-contained trailer including rolling stock and power packs. The two largest layouts are equipped for both DC and DCC.

One of the club layouts is 20'x32' (portable/modular) hi-rail in 48"x30" sections. It has three main lines with turnouts at various locations for staging trains. The other layout is 5'x9' in 6 modular sections (fits two 8-foot conference tables). It will hold two loops of old American Flyer track.

There are currently no known S-scale clubs in Oregon.

The museum's non-portable layout measures 10'x22' using S-Helper Service track, and runs American Models equipment. The club has other S-scale displays as well. There is an in-depth article about the museum in the May/June 2016 issue of the Dispatch. The club was spun off of the Altoona Area Train Collectors Club in June 2000. The club moved to their new address in September, 2019.

The club has two portable layouts. The AC-powered "hi-rail" layout is a 9'x16' rectangle with an open center. Its track is MTH/S-Helper Service code 131 flex track with American Models turnouts. The layout features many American Flyer operating accessories that can be operated by the viewers. The second layout is a NASG standard modular switching layout in an "L" shape measuring 16'x6'. It has MTH/S-Helper Service code 131 and Tomalco code 100 standard gauge track and narrow gauge track for Sn3, Sn42, and Sn2. On the standard gauge track, except in the coal yard with code 100 track, scale and AF flanges can be used; four different manufacturers' turnouts have been used. Usually, the standard gauge layout is run with NCE DCC, but it can be run with DC or AC; the narrow gauge lines are DC powered.

This is a loosely-knit group who model in Sn2 using Free-mo style modules. The club has members in Pennsylvania, Maine, Maryland, and Ohio.

The club has two portable hi-rail layouts, one is 4'x18', and the other is 10'x12'. The club also organizes the more "organic" Steam Up! annual two-day event. Click on the "Events" button on the left side of this web site, and then on the "Steam Up" option to learn more.

There are currently no known S-scale clubs in Rhode Island.

This club covers both North and South Carolina. See the North Carolina entry on this page for contact information.

There are currently no known S-scale clubs in South Dakota.

The club also covers western North Carolina. Their layout is made of 4-foot aluminum modules than can make up to a 36'x12' layout. The modules are either 24" or 32" wide. They use solid track, generally S-Helper Service (MTH) and American Models for the outer mainlines with some code 100 Tomalco inside. They tend to run scale equipment, but can run some hi-rail and American Flyer. The modules have scenery which is generally to scale. They exhibit a large collection of 1/64 vehicles and aim for the 1950s era. A couple of the modules have Lionel, MTH, and AF operating accessories that are not scale but add lights and action.

Informal club that meets twice a year in Oak Ridge, TN, Johnson City, TN, or Hendersonville, NC.

The club's modular layout is about 18' x 60'. The modules conform to NASG standards and has hand-laid code 100 rail. Several members have home layouts in various stages of construction/completion. The group has members from all over the greater-Houston area. The club does between three and six local shows per year. The club's web site is updated after each show showing photos of the event.

The club is primarily focused on O-scale tinplate, but they now have added a dedicated American-Flyer based layout that operates using AC or DC (switchable). They are located in the Memorial Mall (I-10 at Gessner).

Their club layout has code 100 on the inside loop and code 148 on the outside loop. It is modular, built before the NASG standards were adopted. It measures 23'x38'. When Ted Weiler passed away, the NASG lost the contact person to this club. If someone knows how to contact the club, please contact the NASG webmaster.

The club has a portable layout composed of members' modules, to fit whatever the space is given them at the venue.

There are currently no known S-scale clubs in Vermont.

This is a new club. The club's modular layout is under construction, and intended to operate both American Flyer and scale equipment.

The club has a hi-rail modular layout that measures 26'x43'.

The club has seven large and permanent layouts at their facility and have five portable layouts. Their facility is located inside the NOE Office Equipment (a former B&O freight warehouse), adjacent to the CSX High Yard. Their S-scale layout is 8'x24' and can run both scale and hi-rail equipment. The track is S-Helper Service (now MTH) with built-in roadbed and typically runs two trains, simultaneously, in opposite directions. The roster is predominantly B&O and C&O in nature and often operates modern Lionel, S-Helper Service, American Models, and A.C. Gilbert American Flyer equipment. The S-scale area at MOVMRC also features 24 display shelves, which are home to Gilbert and Lionel American Flyer sets, individual locomotives and rolling stock, and accessories. The layout is known for its reliable operation and realistic detailing.

The club has a portable/modular layout featuring hi-rail track that operates both scale and American Flyer-compatible trains. They also have a table-top layout they take to one-day shows.

There are currently no known S-scale clubs in Wyoming.