The RIT Model Railroad Club (RITMRC) was founded in early 1996 to promote the hobby of model railroading and to preserve the history of Rochester's railroads. Today, the club actively supports its mission with the following activities:

Model Railroading

	Rochester & Irondequoit Terminal Railroad Since 1996, our main project is the HO scale Rochester & Irondequoit Terminal, our permanent layout in room A-420 in the Student-Alumni Union. The R&IT features Digitrax Digital Command Control (DCC), computerized dispatching and control, working wayside signals, and highly detailed models and scenes inspired by the Rochester area.
	Free-mo Modules In 2004, we began building a portable, modular layout based on the FREE-MO standard. Modules allow us to take model railroading beyond the walls of our club room on campus to nearby railroad shows and beyond. Our modules are also powered by Digitrax Digital Command Control.
	RIT Tiger Tracks Train Show Since 2000, we have produced two train shows each year on the campus of RIT. Each show features over 80 tables of vendors and exhibitors, 2-3 operating layouts, contests, and more. In 2006, we expanded the show to over 350 tables and 5-6 layouts, and it is now held in RIT's Gordon Field House, one of the largest venues in Rochester.

Railroad Preservation

Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum Since 1998, many RITMRC members regularly volunteer at the Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum just minutes down the road from RIT in nearby Rush, NY. Working on the museum's operating demonstration railroad, RITMRC members have the opportunity to be involved with equipment restoration, track maintenance, train operations, and more. The museum is operated by the Rochester Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society.

Community Outreach

Scouting and Youth Outreach We enjoy working with Scouts of all ages and having them visit our club. Many of our members are former Boy Scouts, and always look forward to visits from local packs and troops! A model railroad is a great way to demonstrate concepts of teamwork and organization, while sneaking in a history lesson and having fun at the same time. Scout troops are regular guests, and we welcome the opportunity to share our hobby with them. Our members can also help Boy Scouts earn requirements for the Railroading merit badge!

Strong Museum RITMRC regularly exhibits at Strong Museum's annual "All Aboard!" railroad-themed children's event. Our members entertain the many Rochester families that attend with interactive hands-on displays.