Exhibits

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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...]

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...]

Special Events

Night Trains

Night Trains 2011-2012 Season

Night Trains returns to the Twin City Model Railroad Museum A holiday tradition continues with the arrival of the annual Night Trains event at the Twin City Model Railroad Museum. On Saturday nights, the lights are turned down and the giant size O scale … [Read More...]

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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The Great Northern Station

During the 64 years that the Great Northern Station stood at the foot of the Hennepin Avenue bridge, it was one of six passenger depots which once operated simultaneously in downtown Minneapolis, and at its peak, 125 trains used it each day. Built in 1914 … [Read More...]

Hiawatha Scratch-Built by Ray Norton

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[Originally published in the Winter 2008 issue of Club Car newsletter.] It has been said that it’s impossible to be a member of the Twin City Model Railroad Museum without knowing Ray Norton, a fixture almost from the beginning. Ray can tell you about … [Read More...]