https://github.com/djdefi/ncngmodelrailroad.org
Nevada County Narrow Gauge Historical Model Railroad website
https://github.com/djdefi/ncngmodelrailroad.org
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Nevada County Narrow Gauge Historical Model Railroad website
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/djdefi/ncngmodelrailroad.org
- Owner: djdefi
- Created: 2026-03-21T18:02:46.000Z (3 months ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2026-05-02T15:51:30.000Z (about 2 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2026-05-02T17:25:50.229Z (about 2 months ago)
- Language: Astro
- Size: 23.7 MB
- Stars: 1
- Watchers: 0
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 6
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- Contributing: CONTRIBUTING.md
- Code of conduct: CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md
- Support: SUPPORT.md
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README
# N.C.N.G. Historical Model Railroad — Website
[](https://github.com/djdefi/ncngmodelrailroad.org/actions/workflows/deploy.yml)
The official website for the **Nevada County Narrow Gauge Historical Model Railroad**, an all-volunteer organization preserving the legacy of the N.C.N.G. Railroad (1876–1942) through a detailed On3 scale model railroad display at the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley, California.
**Live site:** [ncngmodelrailroad.org](https://ncngmodelrailroad.org/)
---
## Want to update the website?
**You don't need to know how to code.** The easiest way to edit content is through [Pages CMS](https://app.pagescms.org/djdefi/ncngmodelrailroad.org) — a simple web editor for events, board members, gallery photos, and more. Just log in with your GitHub account.
> **First time?** You'll need collaborator access to the repository. See the [Contributing Guide](CONTRIBUTING.md#getting-access) to request it.
---
## Quick Start (developers)
```sh
npm install # install dependencies (first time only)
npm run dev # start local dev server at localhost:4321
npm run build # build for production
```
## Project Structure
```
src/
├── config/ # Centralized org data & navigation
│ ├── organization.ts # Name, address, contact info
│ └── navigation.ts # Shared nav items for header/mobile
├── content/
│ └── events/ # Event pages (Markdown files, one per event)
├── layouts/
│ └── BaseLayout.astro # Shared header, footer, SEO, schema.org
├── components/ # Reusable UI pieces (Button, SectionHeader, etc.)
├── pages/ # Each .astro file = one page on the site
│ ├── index.astro # Homepage
│ ├── about.astro # History & mission
│ ├── trains.astro # Engine roster & railroad history
│ ├── gallery.astro # Photo gallery with lightbox
│ ├── events.astro # Upcoming events (auto-generated from content/)
│ ├── board-members.astro # Board of directors
│ ├── donate.astro # Support / donations
│ ├── volunteer.astro # Volunteer signup
│ ├── contact.astro # Contact form
│ ├── links.astro # External resources
│ └── 404.astro # Not found page
├── styles/
│ └── global.css # Tailwind + custom theme (colors, buttons, etc.)
public/
├── images/ # All photos (gallery, board, heroes, etc.)
└── favicon.svg # Site icon
```
## Documentation
New here? Start with the guide that matches your comfort level:
| Guide | Who it's for |
| :---- | :----------- |
| [Getting Started](docs/getting-started.md) | Board members & anyone who just wants to understand the site |
| [Editing Content](docs/editing-content.md) | Anyone who needs to update events, photos, or board info |
| [Development Guide](docs/development.md) | Developers who want to run the site locally and make changes |
| [Contributing](CONTRIBUTING.md) | Anyone submitting changes via GitHub |
| [Support](SUPPORT.md) | Quick reference for getting help |
| [Code of Conduct](CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md) | Community standards for contributors |
## Tech Stack
- **[Astro](https://astro.build/)** — Static site generator (zero JS shipped by default)
- **[Tailwind CSS](https://tailwindcss.com/)** — Utility-first styling
- **[Iconify Solar](https://icon-sets.iconify.design/solar/)** — Icon set via `astro-icon`
- **Deployed to** GitHub Pages (auto-deploys on push to `main`)
## License
Content and images are property of the N.C.N.G. Historical Model Railroad organization.