WSHM from the Chihuly Bridge of Glass Native American beaded bags and beads color block Children enjoying the History Lab Time Connector The History Museum and the Museum of Glass color block Salish weavers in the Hall of History

15th Annual Model Train Festival

December 26, 2010-January 1, 2011

Check back later this year for information!


Bring the whole family to the History Museum for the 15th Annual
Model Train Festival!

Members attend the festival FREE!

Every floor of the History Museum will be buzzing with model trains during this week-long festival! Model Train Festival features nine tiny railroad towns portraying pop-culture references, dressed with holiday decorations, and miniature depictions of everyday life. There will be a play space for the littlest train fans to play. Model Train Festival is FREE with regular admission, $6-8.

The 15th annual Model Train Festival is proud to feature:

4D PNR HO Modular Group
4D NTRAK Group
Cannonball Express
Kitsap Live Steamers
Mount Rainier N-Scale
Pierce County Lionel Club
Puget Sound Model Railroad Engineers
Tacoma Northwestern Model Railroad Club
a Playmobil® display by Steven Goldenbogen
a booth from the Washington State Operation Lifesaver

Check out a video about Model Train Festival by Christopher Wood

Model Train Festival
Check out the largest permanent model train layout in the state by Puget Sound Model Railroad Engineers. (Washington State Historical Society)
Model Train Festival
Steven Goldenbogen will set up a new Playmobil® layout for this year's Model Train Festival. (Washington State Historical Society)
Model Train Festival
The Pierce County Lionel Club will be back with a layout in the Grand Lobby. (Washington State Historical Society)
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