Destinations: Model railroad show this weekend at Pacific Science Center

The 4th Division, in cooperation with the Pacific Science Center, has presented an annual Model Train Show since 1973. For many years the show was on Thanksgiving weekend but is now every Martin Luther King, Jr. weekend. This year the dates are January 17-19.

The 4th Division members and friends provide layouts, displays, and activities that capture the interest of the general public about prototype trains, train models, and transportation in general. It is the goal to provide the public with helpful information about railroads from scale modeling to prototype safety practices. It is accomplished in a very informal setting.

Exhibits include modular and sectional layouts in many scales, from Z to G. While many are supplied by 4th Division members, we also invite different guest layouts each year so there's always something new to see.

Show activities vary from year to year and past shows have helped youngsters learn about train safety, create scenery like trees and rocks, and actually run model trains on some exhibits. We, as part of the NMRA, want to show the community at large what we are about. This train show gives the 4D an opportunity to enlighten both young and old to the fascinating world of trains and the model railroading hobby. Partnering with the Pacific Science Center has given the 4D a perfect venue to make this happen!