Events in December 2023–February 2024
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- Annual Holiday Train Show - CANCELED Due to Insufficient Volunteers
Annual Holiday Train Show - CANCELED Due to Insufficient Volunteers
Annual Holiday Train Show - CANCELED Due to Insufficient Volunteers
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December 2, 2023The annual Holiday Model Train Show has been canceled for 2023. We are truly heartbroken, but as an all volunteer organization without enough volunteer support we cannot efficiently and effectively provide you with the experience you have come to expect. Safety of our volunteers and our guests comes first.
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- Annual Holiday Train Show - CANCELED Due to Insufficient Volunteers
Annual Holiday Train Show - CANCELED Due to Insufficient Volunteers
Annual Holiday Train Show - CANCELED Due to Insufficient Volunteers
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December 3, 2023The annual Holiday Model Train Show has been canceled for 2023. We are truly heartbroken, but as an all volunteer organization without enough volunteer support we cannot efficiently and effectively provide you with the experience you have come to expect. Safety of our volunteers and our guests comes first.
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- Garden Railway Trains!
Garden Railway Trains!
Garden Railway Trains!
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January 21, 2024The Washington Virginia Maryland Garden Railway Society (WVMGRS) will have a G-Scale #modeltrains display running at the #FairfaxStation Railroad Museum!
Visit the Museum on Sunday, January 21 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. 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 #modelrailroading hobby. The museum is located at 11200 Fairfax Station Road in Fairfax Station, VA.
Admission: museum members, free; 13 through adult, $5; children 5-12, $3; children 4 and under, free; seniors 65 and older, $4; active/retired Military, $4.
Information on the museum and it's events is at: www.fairfax-station.org Fairfax Station Railroad Museum or phone 703-425-9225.
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- NTRAK Model Trains Running!
NTRAK Model Trains Running!
NTRAK Model Trains Running!
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February 18, 2024
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!
