Definition: An association is a group of people organized for a joint purpose. Often, but not always, there is a membership fee. Associations, unlike clubs, usually have a wider geographic scope. Many have their own publication to encourage members to develop their knowledge and skills. Some associations, like the NMRA, offer their members features such as benefits like cheaper insurance rates, conventions, product discounts, and more.
The Association information is broken into the following sub-categories:
Historical Associations
Canadian National Railway Historical Association
Canadian Pacific Historical Association
Toronto Hamilton & Buffalo Historical Society
Halton County Radial Railway
Via Rail Historical Association
Bytown Railway Society
Central Vermont Historical Society
Kick &Push Railway, Heritage Park
Amherst Railway Society
Soo Line Historical and Technical Society
NY Central Historical Society
Modeling Associations
NMRA Canada
NMRA – National Model Railway Association
NMRAx Virtual Model Railroad Convention
CARM – Canadian Association of Railway Modellers
Canadian Toy Train Association
Prototype / Railroad Associations
Railroad Association of Canada
