Check out all of the videos in the Gallery! Thanks Mary for all of your hard work!
Ozark Garden Railway Society Backyards Tour
We are hosting a tour of backyard garden railroads in Southwest Missouri. Come experience our outside railroads with bridges,
mountains, water features, structures, and running trains. This is great fun for family and hobbyist alike!! Hope to see you there! For more information, see the Tour 2017 page
OMRA Spring Train Show – Apr 16th
Your Help is Needed!
The OGRS will be setting up the trailer layout for the 38th Annual OMRA Spring Train Show. The show is Saturday April 16th at the Springfield Expo Center from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm. Address for the convention center is 635 St. Louis Street, Springfield, MO. 65806.
The club will be setting up the layout on Friday the 15th at 2:00 pm. Anyone who can assist, your help will be appreciated. Also, the club needs volunteers to help run trains and answer questions on the 16Th.
Check out our New Gallery!
There is a new Gallery page for our club videos and photos.
OGRS members at Arkansas train show
We had a great turnout at the Northwest Arkansas Train show in February — we all gave the show and our New Mobile Trailer layout a Big Thumbs Up!
Dennis, Jim and Tom lower the first side of the trailer – check out the video and additional photos in our gallery!

Custom painted Mikado added to Frisco Back Yard RR
13th Annual Great NWA Great Model Train Show
The 13th Annual Northwest Arkansas Model Train Show will be held on Saturday, February 27th, at the Holiday Inn Convention Center in Springdale, AR. Hours are 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. See OGRS Trailer Display at Show.
New Videos!
Check out the new video of the Shell Knob, Missouri VFW Post 2203 Christmas Show for 2015 produced by Mary Abel-Lavely by clicking here! The Shell Knob, Missouri VFW Post 2203 Christmas Show for 2015. Great Job Tom, Mary and VFW Post 2203!
And, check out the new Christmas 2015 video of the B&O Railroad from Jim and Julie Evans!
December 2015 Newsletter is now available
The December Newsletter is available here! There are some great pictures of the B&O Railroad (Bee’s and Owl) where our November meeting was held, And, information about the upcoming Christmas Party!
New Videos!
Check out 4 new videos produced by member Mary Abel-Lavely! She has done a great job. We are so grateful to Mary, for all of her work.
North Express Railroad
Frisco & White River
The T & J Railroad
Frisco Back Yard Railroad
Springfield Botanical Garden Center OGRS CHRISTMAS Display
The Ozark Garden Railway Society has set up an interactive CHRISTMAS Display at the Springfield Botanical Garden Center, located in the Nathanael Greene Park in Springfield, MO. It features Christmas Theme decorations. Thomas is always a popular feature. The Display will remain until after the first of the New Year. It is FREE to the public, however, donations to keep the trains running are appreciated. Stop by and check it out!! MERRY CHRISTMAS