The Japan Rail Modelers (JRM) of Washington DC is an informal group of train modelers in the
greater Washington DC Metro area that focuses on modeling Japanese rail systems. Our goal is
to support and encourage modeling of Japanese rail systems and provide public education about
the extensive Japanese railroads. We have produced a 72 square foot portable, Japanese themed
N Scale layout that can be displayed at model railroading shows and other events.
JRM Plays to a Crowd of 160,000 at the 2009 National Cherry Blossom Festival's Sakura Matsuri
This year JRM was honored to be invited to show our layout at the National Cherry Blossom
Festival Street Festival in Washington DC. Presented by the Japan-America Society, the
festival is the largest one day Japanese cultural event outside Japan. This years blustery,
but sunny and warm weather brought out record crowds estimates at 160,000 visitors! (04.11.09)
Want to keep up with what's going on with JRM? We now have an email update for those interested in getting notices of when our next shows, meetings, and get togethers are.
JRM and Iwate Rail Modelers' Club in Iwate Japan Sign Sister Club Agreement
JRM Plays to a Crowd of 160,000 at the 2009 National Cherry Blossom Festival's Sakura Matsuri
