Support the Layout
Volunteer time, donated materials, and financial support help keep the layout running and open to the public.
Ways to Help
Volunteer Your Time
We always need people who can help operate trains, work on scenery, maintain equipment, or talk with visitors. No prior model railroad experience is required.
Learn About VolunteeringDonate Equipment & Materials
We're always happy to hear from folks who have model railroad equipment looking for a good home. We mostly work with On3 scale, DCC systems, tools, and historical railroad items.
We do have limited space, so please reach out before dropping anything off. Feel free to send along a few photos and we can go from there!
Send Us a MessageMonetary Donations
We're updating our donation processing, so online donations are temporarily unavailable.
To make a financial contribution, email ncngrr@hotmail.com and we'll coordinate directly.
Email Us About DonationsWhere Your Support Goes
Support goes straight to maintenance, scenery, electrical work, rolling stock, and building upkeep.
Maintenance
Help keep our locomotives and rolling stock in operating condition
Layout Building
Assist with building new scenes and improving the layout
Technical Skills
DCC systems, lighting, electronics, and wiring
Education
Help develop educational materials and guide visitors
Facility Care
Help maintain our building at the Nevada County Fairgrounds
Want to Help?
Whether you can volunteer, donate materials, or make a financial contribution, it all helps keep the layout operating.