NAPM - North American Prototype Modelers is probably what you're thinking about. A very "elitist" club. You have to know a member to even see the layout. No open houses that I'm aware of and membership costs are astronomical. (to keep the riff raff out)
-Steve
Um, sorry but wrong on all counts.
Elitist? Hardly. NAPM has members of all skill levels from beginners on up. All income levels, blue collar and white collar.
Open houses every Trainfest and periodically for the Wise Division layout tours. Will be on the 2010 convention layout tour.
Membership costs aren't cheap but aren't "astronomical" either. Dues are $30.00 a month. (rent & utilities plus layout expenses). You probably spend more on fast food or coffee. May seem astronomical compared with $5.00 a month but you get quite a lot for your money. OBTW, how many times a month do you drive from Kenosha to Ripon, and how much does that cost?
If cheap dues is your main criteria, well whatever.
Like anything else, you get what you pay for.
Go here for more information:
www.napmltd.org
Or PM me.
Since the gentleman is moving north NAPM may not suit his needs, but you never know who else may be reading this.
