Achievement Program

The NMRA Achievement Program is one of the jewels of the organization that helps meet its goals towards education. The program covers building models, scenery, structures, track work, and wiring. The program also recognizes service to the hobby and the NMRA.

To learn more about the program or download forms, click on the "Read more" button which will direct you to the NMRA website.  If you have questions about the program, please use the form on the "Contact Us" page to send an email to the leadership team.

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Achievement Program Chairman

The Garden State Division Achievement Program Chairman is Tom Wortmann.  Tom provides support for members participating in the Achievement Program by answering questions and providing information to help our members.  His email address is:  [email protected]

Member Participants

The chart below lists all of the members that are participating in the program and the certificates they have earned. .

Golden Spike Award  

Click on the application below to get a fill-able form (PDF file).  Fill it in and print it
or print it and fill it by hand.

Achievement Certificates

In the sections that follow, you can get more information from the nmra.org website by clicking the MORE INFORMATION button.

Master Builder - Motive Power Certificate

Master Builder - Cars Certificate

Master Builder - Structures Certificate

Master Builder - Scenery Certificate

Master Builder - Prototype Models Certificate

Model Railroad Engineer - Civil Certificate

Model Railroad Engineer - Electrical Certificate

Chief Dispatcher Certificate

Association Official Certificate

Association Volunteer Certificate