Support the Layout

Help keep the trains running and share local railroad history.

Make a donation

Your support helps with maintenance, scenery, electrical work, rolling stock, building upkeep, and visitor education.

Email us for current donation instructions. Online checkout is not available.

Email about a donation

Or write to ncngrr@hotmail.com.

Support us when you shop at SPD

SPD Market is a local grocer with stores in Grass Valley and Nevada City. Link your SPD Community Card to us through eScrip. When you show the card at checkout, SPD contributes up to 3% of eligible purchases to the layout.

  1. Pick up an SPD Community Card at SPD in Grass Valley or Nevada City (opens in a new tab).
  2. Register the card with eScrip and choose Nevada County Narrow Gauge Project, Group ID 500030588.
  3. Show your card, or give your linked phone number, at checkout.
Register your card with eScrip (opens in a new tab)

eScrip lets you choose up to three groups. Some purchases don't count, including lottery tickets, postage, gift cards, and utility payments.

Other ways to help

Volunteer

Run trains, build scenery, maintain equipment, or welcome visitors. No model railroad experience needed.

Learn about volunteering

Offer equipment or materials

We work with On3 scale, DCC systems, tools, and historical railroad items.

Space is limited. Email us before dropping anything off; photos help.

Email about equipment

Email about a donation