In 2025, William Botkin (South Suburban Division) and M. David Merrill (Southern Utah Division), earned National Model Railroad Association's highest recognition, Master Model Railroader. Read about their journeys to MMR status in the pages of the NMRA Magazine https://www.nmra.org/nmra-magazine

Whether it’s wiring, scratch building, or scenery construction, you’ve no doubt mastered certain capabilities and are rightfully proud of your efforts. How do your skills compare to those of the best railroad modelers in the country? NMRA’s Achievement Program (AP) allows you to measure your abilities against specific requirements and documents your growth as you earn certfications along the way. With dedication and support of fellow NMRA members, you can earn your MMR in no time. Full details about the program are available from NMRA at https://www.nmra.org/education/achievement-program.

The Rocky Mountain Region's AP coordinators can be reached by contacting your Division Superintendent or our AP Chairman, Greg Long greglong62@msn.com. For a full list of our region's MMRs, visit https://www.nmra.org/master-model-railroaders-region#RMR