If you haven't explored the entire CARM Web site, perhaps this will help you quickly see what is available to you. First, I suggest you adjust your monitor to the largest resolution setting, the best will be 1280 x 1024. This will allow you to view more on your screen with limited scrolling. Starting with the menu across the bottom...
CARM WEB SITE
Home Here you will find general news items that we want to generally bring to your attention such as when "The Canadian" is up on line or news about the CRC program or the upcoming Copetown Train Show. The "Updated pages" link at the top will quickly let you know what page has been updated so that you do not have to go blindly browsing through the Web site for those updates.
Join Us Here you will find an outline of membership fee structures. You will also be able to join using an on-line membership form as well as being able to download a pdf so that you can fill in a hard copy to mail.
Hobby Manufacturers This is a current list of manufacturers listed by Region (see Regions below). Addresses and Web sites where available are provided in order that you can find a manufacturer for your needs. The first ones at the top listed in the coloured zone are our sponsors. You may submit others that we may have missed. Support them.
Model gallery Here is your opportunity to provide images of your models or train layout that will be posted on the Web site for all to enjoy. Instructions are given at the top for submission.
Sponsors This first page lists the fee for the two options to be a Sponsor, one for one year and one for three years. The two links will take you to either Sponsor page where you will find a small ad, logo and link to that Sponsor.
Model Railway Clubs This is a current list of clubs listed by Region (see Regions below). Addresses and Web sites where available are provided in order that you can find the club.
News This page lists news items of interest.
Shows Here you will be able to keep track of shows and events that might be of interest to you attending. We try to keep current but depend on members providing up-to-date information.
Souvenirs Information on current souvenirs are illustrated along with pricing. A pdf Order Form can be downloaded to be mailed along with payment.
Historical Societies This is an extensive list of Canadian Historical Societies and Museums. If you know of any not listed please forward that information to us. The link at the bottom will take you to another page of headings for Railway Web Sites where Historical Societies and Museums can be found outside of Canada.
Prototype Gallery Here is also your opportunity to provide images of prototype trains and railway related items that will be posted on the Web site for all to enjoy. Instructions are given at the top for submission.
Chapters Chapters are forming across the country. These will be listed here along with their contact information. Policy and Application forms can be downloaded from this page.
Member Web Sites Those members who have their own model railway Web site are listed here with the link to their site.
FAQ We are often asked why CARM was created. You should find answers to most of your questions here.
SIGs This is a current list of SIGs listed by Region (see Regions below). Addresses and Web sites where available are provided in order that you can find the SIG.
Hobby Shops This is a current list of hobby shops listed by Region (see Regions below). Addresses and Web sites where available are provided in order that you can find a hobby shop for your needs. The first ones at the top listed in the coloured zone are our sponsors. You may submit others that we may have missed. Support them.
CRC This page outlines the basic "Tracks" required in achieving a CRC and individual certificates. A link to a page listing members who have achieved a certificate can be viewed. The link at the bottom takes you to a list of members who have their CRC. More detailed information on these Tracks can be found in the "Members Only" area including the required forms.
Members Only This is the log-in page to access the "Members Only" portion of the Web site. You will need both the username and password provided in the the latest edition of "The Canadian". These change with each issue. See below for explanation of menu in the members Only area.
Chapter News Chapters will post any news-worthy items here such as upcoming Chapter meets and events.
Railway Web Sites This is an extensive listing of railway Web sites listed in sub-menus by Region. The International link at the bottom will take you to an even more extensive list of railway sites organized by sub headings. There are over 3,000 Web sites to explore.
Contacts The four founding members are shown here with the contact information to reach them. Association address and Membership address are also provided here.
Whatzit A weekly quiz is provided showing a detail of an image to be identified. The image from the previous week is also shown with a full view provided by clicking on the image.
Volunteers An invitation to volunteers is followed through a link illustrating those names who have given of their time to the support of CARM. Some of these volunteer services can be recorded towards the "Track" or "Platform" program.
Kidz CRC This page outlines the basic "Platforms" required in achieving a YCRC and individual certificates. A link to a page listing members who have achieved a certificate can be viewed. More detailed information on these Platforms can be found in the "Members Only" area including the required forms.
Manufacturers This is a growing list of model railway manufacturers by logo.
Regions Canada is broken down into Regions for the sole purpose of grouping Manufacturers, Hobby Shops, Clubs, SIGs, Historical Societies and Museums and Chapters into an organized grouping. Future links will be created from this maps to identify where Chapter boundaries occur.
MEMBERS ONLY
Once you have successfuly logged into the Members Only portion of the Web site, you will again see a menu along the bottom...
Home This is an introductory page to this portion of the site.
Mentors Members are invited to become Mentors to share their skills and knowledge with others, even if it is in only one area. This voluntary service can be recorded and used in the application for a Track One certificate. Go to the CRC page and by clicking on the Track One image you will be able to download a pdf of the required forms.
Canadian Click on the logo and you will be able to print a large image on an 8 1/2" x 11" page to place in the front of a binder for your collection of the newsletters. The latest issue can also be downloaded a a pdf for viewing or printing. The advantage here over the hard copy you receive is that most images are in colour and can enhance your collection of newsletters. Click on the "Archive" link and you will be taken to a page listing all previous editions of "The Canadian" for viewing or printing.
CRC This page also outlines the basic "Tracks" required in achieving a CRC and individual certificates. By clicking on any of the Track images you will be able to download a pdf of the required forms. A sample of the certificate can also be viewed from the link at the top.
Youth CRC This page also outlines the basic "Platforms" required in achieving a YCRC and individual certificates. By clicking on any of the Platform images you will be able to download a pdf of the required forms. A sample of the certificate can also be viewed from the link at the top.