Welcome to SASME

The Southern Arizona Society of Model Engineers, or SASME, is a model railroad club located in Tucson, AZ. We began promoting the hobby of model railroading in 1954. We've had several locations over the years, but in 1985 we moved into our present location. We've been building, modifying and improving the layout ever since.

The SASME Mission

SASME's purpose is to promote social interaction among its members through group activities, increase the modeling abilities of its members, and increase the satisfaction of the members in the hobby of model railroading though construction and operation of a scale model railroad.

SASME has a business meeting on the 1st Wednesday of each month (except December). On the last Wednesday night and the Tuesday night before it, there are DCC running sessions. Tuesday night is for “open” running -- for enjoyment, testing engines, programming decoders, etc. Wednesday is for prototypical operations, when car cards and a time table are used. The other Wednesdays of the month are work sessions. We have an annual picnic, are active in the NMRA, and other railroad related outings.  See the Calendar page for for info.

Interested in visiting the club? How to join? Or just want to say hello?

To join SASME you need to visit the club, get to know some of the members, give them a chance to get to know you. Then turn in a membership application and be voted in by the members. More information can be found in the club's Constitution on the Extras page.

To visit the club, click here to contact us by e-mail for our address and instructions.