About this episode
Gordy Robinson discusses his role in the model railroading community and plans for the future of the National Model Railroad Association.
Gordy Robinson is a well-known figure in the hobby of model railroading, particularly through his involvement with the National Model Railroad Association. He has served in leadership roles for the organization for several years and as president has led the NMRA out of the dark ages. As a strong advocate for growing membership, encouraging younger hobbyists, and promoting innovation in the hobby and he's frequently seen at many NMRA conventions, regional meets, and some industry events held by leading manufacturers. But more importantly, unlike some presidents in our past, Gordy is known for being very approachable and engaging with members of all ages, whether they're beginners or master modelers. Gordy is devoted to the hobby, and on this podcast, he talks about plans for the future and possibly a lower membership rate. This is a great podcast with lots of good info and interaction. Enjoy!!
People in this episode
Host: Lionel Strang
Guest: Gordy Robinson
Topics covered
- model railroading
- hobby advocacy
- membership growth
- innovation
- community engagement
Keywords
- model railroading
- Gordy Robinson
- NMRA
- hobby
- membership
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: National Model Railroad Association
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