Welcome to the 4th Division of the Pacific Northwest Region (PNR) of the National Model Railroad Association (NMRA), aka 4DPNR. We are over 400 model railroaders in Western Washington and Alaska with several world class layouts.
We welcome all people interested in model railroading. Join us at one of our local clinics. Click here for more information on how to join.
The 4th Division is proud to have hosted many regional and national conventions including:
- Pacific Northwest Region’s Conventions in 2023, 2014 and 2010
- National Narrow Gauge Convention in 2022 and 2012
- NMRA’s National Convention 2004, Puget Sound Express, and we are bidding for the 2027 National Convention!
YouTube Channel
Visit the the 4th Division YouTube channel to see member layout tour recordings, clinic recordings and more! You can see a preview of our Layout Tours Playlist below.
Pacific Northwest Region Convention
The 2024 PNR Convention – Surrey Excursion – will be held in May 2024 in Surrey, British Columbia.
4th Division Spring Meet
The 2024 4D Spring Meet will be held Saturday, June 8, 2024 in Tacoma. Stay tuned for registration details.
Grab Iron Digital Newsletter
The 4th Division Grab Iron digital newsletter is our primary day-to-day notification mechanism. It is updated often and e-mail newsletters with links to Grab Iron posts are sent frequently.
Grab Iron Subscription Information
Calendar of Events
There are many layout tours, clinics, train shows, modeling meets, museum activities, and other events throughout the 4th Division. To see a calendar of upcoming 4th Division events, click here.
