Events in January–March 2023

  • - Closed Today
    Closed Today

    Closed Today

    All day
    January 1, 2023

    We will be closed on New Year's Day. See you soon!

     

  • - Closed Today
    Closed Today

    Closed Today

    All day
    January 8, 2023

    See you soon!

     

  • - Garden Railway Trains!
    Garden Railway Trains!

    Garden Railway Trains!


    January 15, 2023

    Washington, Virginia and Maryland Garden Railway Society members will have a G-Scale train display running at the Fairfax Station Railroad Museum on Sunday, January 15th, 2023, from noon to 4 pm.  The WVMGRS will also have member owned G-scale trains for sale.  The sheer size of these trains is a wonder to behold as is their ability to run through the garden all year around.  If you've ever thought about running trains in the garden, this is the event to see these trains and speak with experienced people about this facet of the model railroading hobby.

     

  • - Open for Visitors
    Open for Visitors

    Open for Visitors


    January 22, 2023

    Please stop by for a visit to explore myriad of exhibits we have on the Fairfax Station area during the US Civil War. Lots of railroading history to explore here!

     

  • - HO Scale Model Trains Running!
    HO Scale Model Trains Running!

    HO Scale Model Trains Running!


    February 5, 2023

    The Potomac Module Crew will display HO model trains today

    The Potomac Module Crew consists of model railroaders in the greater DC area who have an interest in modular model railroading. We model in HO Scale. A module is a section of a model railroad built to a minimal set of standard dimensions, track locations, and electrical connections. We use the NMRA Module Standard that supports modeling in all scales (O, HO, N, and Z scale). The basic standards cover:

        • The distance from the end of the module to the main track,
        • The height of the top of the rail from the floor,
        • The number of common tracks and the distance between them,
        • The electrical connections between modules

    The type of scenery displayed is determined by the imagination and creativity of the builder. The scene depicted on a module can be anything: rural, industrial, agricultural, urban, mountainous, prairie-like, or any combination. The time period modeled is also left up to the wishes of the modeler.

    The use of modules enables the creation of a section of railroad without a major investment in time, space or money. For example, creating a module using only straight track and using the standard dimensions of 2' x 4' can be made for about $50.00. Installing the minimal amount of track and electrical items will add about another $30.00 to the overall cost. Building modules is a great way to develop and improve key modelling skills such as laying track, ballasting track, performing basic electrical wiring, and creating scenery before building your dream layout. A module is also easy to transport and store when not in use.

    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!

  • - T-TRAK Model Trains Running!
    T-TRAK Model Trains Running!

    T-TRAK Model Trains Running!


    February 12, 2023

    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.

  • - NTRAK Model Trains Running!
    NTRAK Model Trains Running!

    NTRAK Model Trains Running!


    February 19, 2023

    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!

  • - Open for Visitors
    Open for Visitors

    Open for Visitors


    March 5, 2023

    Please stop by for a visit to explore myriad of exhibits we have on the Fairfax Station area during the US Civil War. Lots of railroading history to explore here!

     

  • - Open for Visitors
    Open for Visitors

    Open for Visitors


    March 12, 2023

    Please stop by for a visit to explore myriad of exhibits we have on the Fairfax Station area during the US Civil War. Lots of railroading history to explore here!

     

  • - NTRAK Model Trains Running!
    NTRAK Model Trains Running!

    NTRAK Model Trains Running!


    March 19, 2023

    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!

  • - Closed Today
    Closed Today

    Closed Today

    All day
    March 26, 2023

    See you soon!