Stretch Your Hobby Budget with the NMRA Partnership Program
One of the best—and often overlooked—benefits of belonging to the National Model Railroad Association is the NMRA Partnership Program. Whether you’re purchasing locomotives, rolling stock, scenery materials, structure kits, electronics, tools, or decals, your NMRA membership can help you save money while supporting the companies that support our hobby.
The NMRA Partnership Program includes dozens of manufacturers, retailers, publishers, and service providers who offer exclusive discounts to current NMRA members. Savings vary by partner, with many offering discounts of 5% to 25%, along with other special promotions such as free shipping or discounted services. New partners are added regularly, making it worthwhile to check the list before placing your next hobby order.
The list of participating partners represents nearly every aspect of the hobby. You’ll find companies offering:
- Locomotives and rolling stock
- Structure and craftsman kits
- Scenery products and trees
- Decals and custom graphics
- Electronics and signaling products
- Modeling tools and supplies
- Prototype railroad videos and artwork
- Hobby software and layout planning tools
- Publications and magazines
- Even travel discounts through selected partners
Many of these companies are small businesses owned and operated by fellow model railroaders who are passionate about the hobby. By shopping with NMRA partners, you’re not only saving money—you are supporting businesses that actively invest in the future of model railroading and the NMRA community.
For many members, the savings from just a few purchases each year can easily offset the cost of NMRA membership. If you’re planning to buy a new locomotive, stock up on scenery supplies, purchase tools, or add a few structure kits to your layout, take a moment to see if one of the NMRA’s partners carries what you need.
Before you click “Checkout,” check the Partnership Program first! It’s one of the easiest ways to get even more value from your NMRA membership while supporting the manufacturers, retailers, and publishers that help make our hobby thrive.
To view the complete list of participating partners, available discounts, and redemption instructions, log into the NMRA website and visit the Partnership Program page.
Shop with our partners. Save money. Support the hobby. It’s another great reason to be an NMRA member.