The MIT Tech Model Railroad Club

The MIT Tech Model Railroad Club (TMRC) is a student-run organization at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology that combines model railroading with technology and engineering. Founded in the 1960s, it serves as a hands-on space for students to design and execute intricate model train layouts, often incorporating advanced electronics, programming, and automation. The club fosters creativity, collaboration, and innovation, allowing members to experiment with physical computing and model design. TMRC has also become a cultural touchstone for MIT, inspiring various tech projects and a spirit of playful engineering among participants.