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Sun'N'Sand
The Sun'N'Sand NTRAK model railroad club in Scottsdale Arizona
The Sun’N’Sand is an N-scale model railroad club specializing in NTRAK modular design and was founded in Phoenix, AZ in 1973. Sun’N’Sand moved into its present quarters in Scottsdale McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park in 1978.
The Sun’N’Sand was the first established NTRAK club in the USA. (NTRAK defines a portable module standard for N-scale.) In 1977, Sun’N’Sand created the Mountain Division that was adopted by the NTRAK standards as a fourth main line. Sun’N’Sand's membership is drawn from all parts of the greater Phoenix metropolitan area, and from all walks of life.
The club's public activities include:
- Operating a public 4-hour run session at Scottsdale McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park every Sunday.
- Participating in the annual RailFair at the Railroad Park.
- Participating in the annual Holiday Lights at the Railroad Park.
- Setting up its portable NTRAK modules at rail events in the Southwest US.
Sun’N’Sand is a member of the Scottsdale Railroad and Mechanical Society. Most club members are also members of the National Model Railroad Association (NMRA) and NTRAK.
Visit Sun’N’Sand
You are invited to visit the Sun’N’Sand layout room every Sunday afternoon at the McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park in Scottsdale, AZ from noon to 4:00 pm. (Summer hours are different due to the heat. Visit these pages during the summer to find out the specific hours).
See the Scottsdale McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park pages for information about the park.
Join Sun’N’Sand
You're invited to join Sun’N’Sand. Please see the membership information page for details on how to become a member.
Sun’N’Sand Club Cars
The Sun’N’Sand has several custom club cars available. If you collect N-scale cars (or want to start), you don't want to miss out on these special cars. See our club cars page for photos, availability, and pricing.