Become a Member

Becoming a member of the Barrie Allandale Railway Modellers (BARM) is easy, inexpensive and best of all, NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED.  So, lets run down the details:

It’s Easy

If you wish, please fill out the “Contact Us” form in this link https://barm.ca/contact-us/  so we know you are coming.  Or you may contact Dave Wetherald at 705-252-4916. Dave will answer any questions you may have to make your visit more enjoyable.

Or just show up at one of our open meeting nights as noted on this page and we will introduce you to our other members and show you our Club layout.

We permit potential members to come for a number of visits so no worries about fees or costs until you want to join BARM.

Membership Criteria

Anyone 14 years or older is welcome to join. Persons between 14 and 17 must be accompanied by an adult who is also a member. Family members are provided a reduced rate.

Family memberships are encouraged in order to promote the hobby to young adults

Cost

Our yearly dues are currently $200 and can be paid in full or by semi-annual or quarterly installments.

Where two or more persons in the same family wish to join, the first person will be charged the full rate while the other person(s) will be charged one half of the cost.

There is a one-time initiation fee of $50, per person, to cover the cost of a shirt and name tag. These are required to be worn at any show or events we attend as well as at our annual Model Train Show held each February.

NO Experience Needed

The Barrie Allandale Railway Modellers was formed to promote the hobby of model railroading. We want to teach others about model railroading and learn from others those things that help us all increase our enjoyment of the hobby.

There is no experience required, you just need to enjoy meeting new people, learning new things and having a good time!!!

When Do We Meet

We have meetings on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 – 9 PM.  Members have access to the club room whenever the main building is open. There are 4 members with building keys who can make access available at other times when the main door is locked.

We are open to visitors and potential members the 1st, 2nd, 4th and 5th Tuesday of each month. Please do not come as a visitor on the third Tuesday as that is our formal meeting night.

We have a train running night the first Tuesday of each Month. All are welcome.

COVID Criteria

Masks may be required depending on the number of visitors. Please bring your mask in case we ask people to wear their mask due to the number of people in the allotted space.

If you have COVID symptoms please wait to visit us.