A detailed model train layout featuring winding tracks, industrial buildings, and scenic elements, showcasing a miniature railway environment.
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Model Railroad Club Headquartered in
Indio, CA

Coachella Valley Model Railroaders is a model railroad club dedicated to all things model railroading. Based in Indio, CA, we provide a place where model train enthusiasts and the public can connect, learn, and enjoy the model railroading hobby.

Come Visit Us

We invite visitors to view our premier model railroad display and see the craftsmanship behind the artistic miniature trains and scenery. You can also learn more about the hobby of model railroading, the history of train transportation, and beyond.  

Become a Member

Build artistic miniature trains with people who share the same interest at Coachella Valley Model Railroaders. Join our club today and become a part of a welcoming community where you can learn and exchange ideas regarding model railroading. If you are interested in becoming a model railroad club member, feel free to get in touch with us.

About Our Model Railroad Club 

Founded in 1985, Coachella Valley Model Railroaders is a registered nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization located at the Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival Fairgrounds. We are proud to celebrate our model railroad club’s achievements over the past 36 years on the fairgrounds and recognize the dedication, creativity, and contributions of our current members.

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Detailed model of a mining facility, featuring various buildings, machinery, and railroad tracks, showcasing a miniature industrial scene.

Our Mission

To advance the hobby of model railroading and the history of railroading. We work to provide an environment in which model train enthusiasts and the public can enjoy the hobby.

To promote general knowledge of railroads and railroading. We want to help in the preservation and education of historical railroad artifacts, books, videos, memorabilia, and landmarks. 

Our members share knowledge, skills, abilities, and ideas with the public through open houses and clinics. We also share these attributes with new members through weekly meetings. 

Our goal is to educate visitors and allow them to enjoy the wonderful world of model railroading.