NKPHTS Membership

Your Membership helps preserve the memory and history of the Nickel Plate Road.


Membership Levels & Dues

  • BASIC - $45.00*

  • INTERNATIONAL - $65.00 (1st Class Mailing)

  • CONTRIBUTING - $75.00* (free calendar)

  • PATRON - $145.00 (free calendar plus 1st Class Mailing)

  • ASSOCIATE - $5.00 (qualified spouses, children, and grandchildren of members in good standing)

*Optional First Class Mail delivery is available for Basic and Contributing Memberships for an additional $10.00 per year US and $14.00 per year Canada. First Class Mail is automatically included with Patron and International Memberships.


Download a brochure about membership in the NKPHTS by clicking here.

All questions regarding Society membership should be sent to the address above or by emailing the Membership Director at: membership@nkphts.org

WhY Join The NKPHTS?

  • A subscription to the Nickel Plate Road Magazine (four great issues per year).

  • Members-Only Monthly E-List Newsletter.

  • Membership in the online NKPHTS Members Forum.

  • The opportunity to talk or interact with other Nickel Plate members and modelers.

  • Discounted NKP models in the NKPHTS company store.

  • A growing list of programs and services for NKPHTS members.

  • The NKPHTS Annual Convention.

  • The opportunity to join local NKPHTS chapters and build new friendships.

  • The knowledge that you are helping to preserve the history of the Nickel Plate Road.

  • The ability to preserve NKP history. The Nickel Plate Historical and Technical Society is an all-volunteer organization. Contact the Director of Personnel Services if you are interested in learning how to use your skills, interests, and experience to help preserve the Nickel Plate Road.