MLRRC FAQ
Where can I find information about membership in the Milwaukee Lionel® Railroad Club?
You can find complete membership information here on the membership page.
Does the MLRRC accept monetary donations?
Yes. You can make a monetary donation to the club by using the “Donate” button at the bottom of the page. The Lionel® Railroad Club is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization incorporated in the State of Wisconsin and recognized by the Internal Revenue Service. All donations are tax deductible.
Does the MLRRC accept donations of model trains and related items?
Yes. You can call us at 262.754.9900 (leave a message if there is no answer, we’ll get back to you).
Or, you can use the contact page to get more information.
Do I have to provide my own trains in order to operate as a member at the club?
No. The Milwaukee Lionel® Railroad Club does have a good selection of both O-gauge (only) locomotives and rolling stock that members can operate on our layout. Some examples are shown below. We have both conventionally operated (transformer-controlled) locomotives and remotely controlled units. Of course, you can bring and operate your own equipment too. We are able to accommodate most 3-rail O-gauge locomotives and rolling stock somewhere on our layout. This includes prewar O-gauge. We also have a special loop on the upper level for Standard Gauge equipment. The club does not have Standard Gauge equipment that is used regularly by members.
Does the club offer training so I can learn to operate trains on the various parts of the club layout?
Yes. There is both a basic and advanced training session held a couple times each year. The basic session covers conventional train operation (transformer-based) and operating on the less complex areas of the layout. The advanced course includes instruction on remote operation and covers the more complex portions of the layout. Check the Calendar of Events for the latest information about scheduled training sessions.
You’ll learn to control your train on the various sections of our layout and operate the control panels in the basic and advanced operation courses offered by the club.
What is your shipping policy?
Our online store shipping policy is outlined below.
DOMESTIC
We ship to the continental USA only and combine shipping when possible. (Combined shipping is not always possible with large or heavy items.) We reserve the right to select the best shipping option for each shipment. Free local pickup is available-contact us for details. Prepayment by PayPal is required for local pickup too. Items shipped to a Wisconsin address or picked up locally are subject to a 5.1% sales tax, other taxes may also apply.
INTERNATIONAL
We do not offer international shipping at this time. All orders must include a continental United States shipping address.
What is your online store payment policy?
Payment is accepted by PayPal only. You can use your PayPal account but, you do not need a PayPal account to pay with a credit card using this service.
Where can I find your Privacy Policy and Terms of Use?
Both can be accessed by clicking the appropriate link in the footer to every page of this website. Or you can access them here: