Events in June–August 2021

  • - Welcome Back Open House!
    Welcome Back Open House!

    Welcome Back Open House!


    July 11, 2021

    The Fairfax Station Railroad Museum is reopening on July 11, from 12pm to 3pm, with a "WELCOME BACK" open house featuring Free Admissions, tours and refreshments. Docents will describe new exhibits and provide tours. There will be puzzles and other attractions for young visitors. We look forward to seeing our regular guests again and meeting new ones.

    In addition, we have openings for new volunteers and would love to discuss volunteer opportunities with you on site that day or right now by filling out the form on our new website!

    Fairfax Station Railroad Museum
    11200 Fairfax Station Road
    Fairfax Station, VA 22039
  • - T-TRAK Model Trains!
    T-TRAK Model Trains!

    T-TRAK Model Trains!


    July 18, 2021

    Northern Virginia NTRAK will set up and run trains on a T-TRAK layout. T-TRAK is an N scale modular train system designed to be run on table tops, hence its name. Originally developed in Germany in 1962, N scale model trains (generally 1:160) are about half the size of HO trains (1:87). Its small size is popular among model train enthusiasts in Japan, Australia, Europe, and the United States. The modular aspect of N scale permits different track layouts for every set up.

    Fairfax Station Railroad Museum
    11200 Fairfax Station Road
    Fairfax Station, VA 22039
  • - Garden Railway Trains!
    Garden Railway Trains!

    Garden Railway Trains!


    July 25, 2021

     

    Washington, Virginia and Maryland Garden Railway Society is running trains outside, weather permitting!

    Garden Railroading is simply this: take a garden, lay some track through it (yes outdoors) and operate the trains in and amongst the plants. This simple explanation tends to elicit many questions. Model railroading in the U.S. was so deeply entrenched in electrically powered trains that the thought of running these trains outdoors seemed odd or even dangerous to some. In 1968 a German toy manufacturer decided to use a scale and gauge of model trains that had not been actively modeled since the late 1800’s, and developed large weatherproof electric trains with sealed components. This allowed trains to be set up outside on the lawn and to be operated by children with ease. This, of course, intrigued a few model railroaders to take this idea further, and to build more intricate railways complete with buildings, miniature plants and natural landscapes. Garden railroading is a way to create miniature wonderlands in and amongst our everyday surroundings.

    Fairfax Station Railroad Museum
    11200 Fairfax Station Road
    Fairfax Station, VA 22039
  • - Museum Open!
    Museum Open!

    Museum Open!


    August 1, 2021

    The Fairfax Station Railroad Museum will be open for you to spend some leisurely time exploring our displays and exhibits, both inside the Depot, outside on the grounds, and in our Exhibit Sheds. Please come by to learn about the rich history of railroading in the Fairfax Station area, especially circa the US Civil War period!

    As always, we have openings for new volunteers and would love to discuss volunteer opportunities with you on site that day or right now by filling out the form on our new website!

    Fairfax Station Railroad Museum
    11200 Fairfax Station Road
    Fairfax Station, VA 22039
  • - Museum Open!
    Museum Open!

    Museum Open!


    August 8, 2021

    The Fairfax Station Railroad Museum will be open for you to spend some leisurely time exploring our displays and exhibits, both inside the Depot, outside on the grounds, and in our Exhibit Sheds. Please come by to learn about the rich history of railroading in the Fairfax Station area, especially circa the US Civil War period!

    As always, we have openings for new volunteers and would love to discuss volunteer opportunities with you on site that day or right now by filling out the form on our new website!

    Fairfax Station Railroad Museum
    11200 Fairfax Station Road
    Fairfax Station, VA 22039
  • - T-TRAK Model Trains Running!
    T-TRAK Model Trains Running!

    T-TRAK Model Trains Running!


    August 15, 2021

    Northern Virginia NTRAK will set up and run trains on a T-TRAK layout.
    T-TRAK is an N scale modular train system designed to be run on table tops, hence its name. Originally developed in Germany in 1962, N scale model trains (generally 1:160) are about half the size of HO trains (1:87). Its small size is popular among model train enthusiasts in Japan, Australia, Europe, and the United States. The modular aspect of N scale permits different track layouts for every set up.

    Fairfax Station Railroad Museum
    11200 Fairfax Station Road
    Fairfax Station, VA 22039
  • - Museum Open!
    Museum Open!

    Museum Open!


    August 22, 2021

    The Fairfax Station Railroad Museum will be open for you to spend some leisurely time exploring our displays and exhibits, both inside the Depot, outside on the grounds, and in our Exhibit Sheds. Please come by to learn about the rich history of railroading in the Fairfax Station area, especially circa the US Civil War period!

    As always, we have openings for new volunteers and would love to discuss volunteer opportunities with you on site that day or right now by filling out the form on our new website!

    Fairfax Station Railroad Museum
    11200 Fairfax Station Road
    Fairfax Station, VA 22039
  • - NTRAK Model Trains Running!, NTRAK Model Trains Running!, NTRAK Model Trains Running!
    NTRAK Model Trains Running!

    NTRAK Model Trains Running!


    August 29, 2021

    Northern Virginia NTRAK Club will be running trains at the Museum! NTRAK was originally established as an NTRAK club in 1991. NTRAK is a modular railroad system based on standards developed by the NTRAK Modular Railroading Society. The basic philosophy behind NTRAK modular design is that it allows the N-scale modeler to build a basic unit, affectionately called a “plain old four footer” or POFF, and to participate in N-scale model train layouts with other N-scale model railroaders.

    The basic NTRAK module is two feet wide, four feet long and 40 inches high. The standards provide for the placement of the three rail main lines (Red, Yellow, and Blue) and the recommended wiring standards to allow for the joining together of unlimited numbers of other similarly designed NTRAK modules. The modular design of the NTRAK also provides for mountain train lines and passing sidings; allowing for a variety set up options. The basic three mainline design permits the operation of at least one train per line at all times. Additional trains can be run using block controls for analog operation or using digital command control throttles.

    As always, we have openings for new volunteers and would love to discuss volunteer opportunities with you on site that day or right now by filling out the form on our new website!

    Fairfax Station Railroad Museum
    11200 Fairfax Station Road
    Fairfax Station, VA 22039
    NTRAK Model Trains Running!

    NTRAK Model Trains Running!


    August 29, 2021

    Northern Virginia NTRAK Club will be running trains at the Museum! NTRAK was originally established as an NTRAK club in 1991. NTRAK is a modular railroad system based on standards developed by the NTRAK Modular Railroading Society. The basic philosophy behind NTRAK modular design is that it allows the N-scale modeler to build a basic unit, affectionately called a “plain old four footer” or POFF, and to participate in N-scale model train layouts with other N-scale model railroaders.

    The basic NTRAK module is two feet wide, four feet long and 40 inches high. The standards provide for the placement of the three rail main lines (Red, Yellow, and Blue) and the recommended wiring standards to allow for the joining together of unlimited numbers of other similarly designed NTRAK modules. The modular design of the NTRAK also provides for mountain train lines and passing sidings; allowing for a variety set up options. The basic three mainline design permits the operation of at least one train per line at all times. Additional trains can be run using block controls for analog operation or using digital command control throttles.

    As always, we have openings for new volunteers and would love to discuss volunteer opportunities with you on site that day or right now by filling out the form on our new website!

    NTRAK Model Trains Running!

    NTRAK Model Trains Running!


    August 29, 2021

    Northern Virginia NTRAK Club will be running trains at the Museum! NTRAK was originally established as an NTRAK club in 1991. NTRAK is a modular railroad system based on standards developed by the NTRAK Modular Railroading Society. The basic philosophy behind NTRAK modular design is that it allows the N-scale modeler to build a basic unit, affectionately called a “plain old four footer” or POFF, and to participate in N-scale model train layouts with other N-scale model railroaders.

    The basic NTRAK module is two feet wide, four feet long and 40 inches high. The standards provide for the placement of the three rail main lines (Red, Yellow, and Blue) and the recommended wiring standards to allow for the joining together of unlimited numbers of other similarly designed NTRAK modules. The modular design of the NTRAK also provides for mountain train lines and passing sidings; allowing for a variety set up options. The basic three mainline design permits the operation of at least one train per line at all times. Additional trains can be run using block controls for analog operation or using digital command control throttles.

    As always, we have openings for new volunteers and would love to discuss volunteer opportunities with you on site that day or right now by filling out the form on our new website!