Organizations

We are a group of about 30 members who have collectively built over 50 modules of virtually every shape and length. From the Green River module set (incorporates a 110 degree curve, 5 track loop, passenger station, intermodal terminal, and two branches off) to Speedy Dog (a 1 foot long double track module which incorporates a pair of speedometers), we've got it all.

We have organized the Alberta Free-mo event, now into it's fifth year, and have grown nearly exponentially every year. Our last layout had over 500 feet worth of benchwork from 3 groups (Calgary, Chilliwack, BC and the Battle River Railway Modellers in Camrose, AB) participate, and we could've had another 100' worth if the members attended.

To date, all of our setups have been at 42" rail height for operator comfort and the family oriented setups we happily participate in. We have also mandated our modules be capable of working at a 50" rail height and to accommodate this have built our modules with leg pockets, allowing for a separate set of legs at the 50" rail height. We have also developed our own standard for wiring interconnects using Anderson Powerpole connectors which have worked fantastically well for us in the past year we've used them. To maintain compatibility with the Cinch Jones connectors in the Free-mo standard, we kept our old CJ plugs and developed adapters for use with the Powerpoles. All other standards within the Free-mo standard are met so despite what you may have heard, we are completely compliant with the Free-mo standards.

We meet every month on the second Tuesday at the HMCS Tecumseh (17th Ave & 24th Street SW) in Calgary to discuss the goings-on within the group and our upcoming and past setups. If you're in the Southern Alberta area, we invite you to drop by and say hello!

The Free-mo Division of the Chilliwack Model Railway Club consists of some 12 members who are actively constructing several Free-mo modules. We began by constructing a 28-foot, 10-track through yard as a communal project about three years ago. Our modules are fully compliant with the Free-mo standards.

We participate in as many shows and events as we can manage; within BC, Alberta, and Washington. Trips further afield will be considered as time and money permit.

We invite all interested parties to visit our website and contact us.

We, Free-Modu-Rail de la Capitale, have formed a Free-Form Modular Group with the firm intention of building and presenting high quality, true to life, scale renditions of railroading in North America, particularly in Canada and specifically in Québec. This endeavor has been taken on by our group of Model Railroaders to provide an outlet for their combined artistic talents and at the same time preserve and promote the hobby of Model Railroading. We are all Active members, with or without Modules, we participate in activities according to our individual talents and skills, as required to bring this endeavor to fruition. We also pay a monthly fee in order to cover the costs of a permanent home and attached administration fees. We are all active members of the Canadian NMRA, this allows us to benefit from and support this Organization which also grants free insurance to groups that are 100% members. We have written Standards that are compatible with “Free-mo” the North American standard for free form modular railroading in an effort to promote the possibility of putting on combined presentations at local and / or National events in a foreseeable future.

Hoping to pull together a group a model railroaders in the state of Iowa. Any takers?

The Minnesota Free-mo Modelers is an open association model railroaders who construct, operate and display an HO (1:87 scale) modular model railroad at different locations in and around the Twin Cities, Minnesota area.

Our modules conform to the Free-mo standard, which is rapidly gaining popularity in the U.S. and Canada. Free-mo modules are "free" to take on many shapes and sizes, and they emphasize prototypical operations and realistic scenery.

We've been operating since July, 2004. Individual members build their own small or large modules suiting their own interests. Membership is open to anyone who is interested in the Free-mo concept. We are not a club in the traditional sense, but rather an association of modelers building to the HO-scale Free-Mo standards. There are no dues and no elected club officers! Membership in the association is always free.