The San Antonio Model Railroad Association, or SAMRA, is a group of like-minded people who are interested in
model railroading, from building and modeling to operations and railroad history.
Our members include men and women from all backgrounds and experiences, ages ranging from teens to seniors,
experienced modelers and people new to the hobby.
SAMRA is a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization.
We are located in our own 4000 sq ft building, that we had built in 1999, located in a community on the northside
of San Antonio at 7702 Narrow Pass, Live Oak, Texas 78233
SAMRA Officers
President – Tom Crosthwait
Vice President – Doug Lowe
Treasurer – Chris Blankinship
Secretary – Doug Polinder
Past President – Ron Nagel
Directors At Large
Paul Anderson
Jim Medina
Phil Rawlins
Alan Vincent
Standing Committees
LMC – Jerry Williams
Librarian – Alan Vincent
Museum – Jack Siegel Jr.
Newsletter – Bill Eubank
Train Show – Alan Vincent
Website – Frolin Marek
2024 Sustaining Members
Pat Baker
Al Boos III
Doug Lowe
SAMRA Mission Statement
The San Antonio Model Railroad Association, Inc. (SAMRA) was established to:
1. Educate the general public in the value of railroads to the historical, industrial, commercial and cultural development of the
Nation and State of Texas by establishing a museum and library with educational displays, railroading memorabilia, and artifacts.
2. Interpret railroad development and historical impact primarily using models, displays and dioramas.
3. Promote the enjoyment, excitement and participation of the general public and members in the great hobby of model railroading.