The Texas Western Model Railroad Club (TWMRC) is an organization founded in 1996 by a group of local modelers in the Fort Worth, Texas area. It was originally formed to build a private, freelanced, permanent layout roughly based on the east/west route of the Texas & Pacific Railway. However, now in its second building location, the new layout has become a prototypical representation of railroads operating in and through Fort Worth, Texas, with the central focus being Tower 55. Built on two levels, it will offer long runs, state of the art metal benchwork, LED computer-controlled lighting, and both freight and passenger prototypical operations.

In 2006, the Texas Western Railroad Association was formed as a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation and the TWMRC now operates under its auspices and guidelines. Our new facility will allow the Texas Western to develop an even greater experience for not only model railroaders but also for the railroad enthusiast, history buff, or those just fascinated by trains!

Also, effective March 31, 2020, in accordance with the policy adopted by the National Model Railroad Association (NMRA) at its board meeting on March 7, 2020, the Texas Western Model Railroad Club of Division 1 of the Lone Star Region of the NMRA, will require anyone under the age of 18, wishing to attend any club event, to be personally escorted by their parent or legal guardian. Additionally, the parent or legal guardian must sign a current document stating that they will remain in visual contact with their minor at all times.

The club is located in our new headquarters at 6808 Forest Hill Drive, Forest Hill, Texas 76140.