History
In 2009 a group of model railroaders spun off of the Chattanooga Area Model Railroad Club and set out to establish a group interested in maintaining a railroad put together in a modular format. This modular format would allow a railroad to be assembled in many different sizes and shapes and interconnect with other individuals or clubs conforming to NMRA module standards. The building standards each module are built by establish track spacing and placement, electrical connections, etc.
A New Beginning......
In 2013, the modelers that maked up CMM formed into a not-for-profit Tennessee corporation (CMM, Inc.) chartered to educate interested hobbyists, and the public, about the role railroads have in our nation's history along with the regional impact the railroad had on developing Chattanooga as a sought after prize during the US Civil War and a Southeastern US manufacturing hub. In 2014 CMM was awarded 501 (c) (3) Non-Profit Charity status under IRS regulation 509 (a) (2). It is also our aim to teach the artistic techniques and technology necessary to successfully build a module or a model railroad while encouraging artistic expression in a 3D, operational environment.
Our future......
Though we primarily utilize HO (1:87 scale) and N (1:160 scale) model railroad equipment, we also count among our ranks modelers interested in O, On30 and S scales that have assembled models or modular layouts. Chartered as an non-profit artistic educational entity, we are interested in developing modular railroads in a variety of scales and sizes and developing or enhancing existing standards to support this effort. In addition, we are driven to leverage our talents to meet these goals and to obtain a permanent home for CMM, Inc. to establish a display, public education and member training facility.
OUR ASSOCIATIONS......
The members of Chattanooga Modular Modelers, Inc. are proud supporters of many organizations who love railroading, both model and prototype. We regularly participate in the following events: SER-NMRA Conventions, the Creative Discovery Museum, Tennessee Valley RailFest (Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum), Trains, Trains, Trains! (Southern Museum of Locomotive History in Kennesaw, GA), Tracks and Trains Expo (host: City of Summerville, GA) and other events hosted at venues in our service area. If you are interested in having us educate and entertain guests of your event, contact us to see what may be possible. A reasonable honorarium is requested to help support our non-profit operations.
Our Sponsors.......
Finally, we welcome sponsors to our organization that believe in sharing our mission and vision with future generations of young people and hobbyists by providing financial support to our programs. Many of our benefactors request to remain anonymous, and we respect their privacy. If you or your organization would like to support our mission and vision, contact us to find out how or go to our donations page to make your donation with a credit card. CMM is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization. Your donations are tax deductible. Contact your tax professional for more information. Visit our Sponsors Page to see who has already committed to helping us reach our goals: Sponsors page