World Famous O-Scale Exhibit

Main Layout at Bandana Square

World Famous O-Scale Exhibit

  Your "tour" begins with a spectacular reproduction of the St. Anthony Falls Milling District complete with the 1874 "Washburn 'A' Mill," the 1880 Milsaukee "Short line Bridge," and the 1883 James J. Hill "Stone Arch Bridge" a familiar icon of the Great … [Read More...]

Exhibits

Corrigan Layout

Toy Train Division

Whether your interest lies with American Flyer, Lionel, K-Line, MTH or other miniature railroad formats, the Twin City Model Railroad Museum’s Toy Train Division offers something for everyone. At least that is the hope of the fifty or so members of this … [Read More...]

Special Events

National Train Day 2012

Celebrate National Train Day with the Twin City Model Railroad Museum

Celebrate National Train Day, May 12th, with the Twin City Model Railroad Museum! The Twin City Model Railroad Museum will observe National Train Day, May 12, 2012 at its annual Spring Fairgrounds Hobby Show and Sale in the Education Building on Cosgrove … [Read More...]

Special Events

Hobby Sale

Model Railroad Show and Sale

The Museum hosts a semi-annual Model Railroad Show and Hobby Sale at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds in Saint Paul in May and September of each year. Next Model Railroad Show and Hobby Sale Saturday, May 12, 2012 - 9:00 am to 3:00 pm - Minnesota State … [Read More...]

Newsletter Articles

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New DVD: Twin City Model Railroad Museum Volume 2

Now available at the Twin City Model Railroad Museum's gift shop: Twin City Model Railroad Museum Volume 2. This 80 minute video is a visual tour and the history about one of the most enjoyed model railroads that is open to the public. This DVD … [Read More...]

Ray Norton

Raymond Lester Norton 1918 – 2012

Raymond Lester Norton was born in Minneapolis on June 1st, 1918 to George and Maud Norton. He was named “Raymond” by his older brother, Herbert, who wanted to be able to call “Hey, Ray!” to him. Unfortunately, Herbert died when Ray was only 3 years … [Read More...]