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# Twin City Model Railroad Museum

World Famous Saint Paul, MN Toy Train and Model Railroad Museum

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## Posts

- [Museum News](https://www.tcmrm.org/about/news/)
- [Give to the Max 2025](https://www.tcmrm.org/5199/give-to-the-max-2025/) - Hello friends and fellow model railroad enthusiasts, We are incredibly honored to share the love of model railroading and toy train collecting with the Twin Cities and are grateful that people continue to visit and volunteer. Last year was our 90th Anniversary and we are looking forward to many decades of growth ahead of us!
- [TCMRM on Fox 9 for Night Trains](https://www.tcmrm.org/5024/tcmrm-on-fox-9-for-night-trains/) - Thanks again to Shayne and Fox 9 for stopping out! We love showing off our Night Trains events! https://www.fox9.com/video/1551318
- [TCMRM Music Video!!!](https://www.tcmrm.org/2688/tcmrm-music-video/)
- [Free admission for vets on Veterans Day!](https://www.tcmrm.org/4997/free-admission-for-vets-on-veterans-day/) - Free admission for vets today! We salute your service and are grateful for your dedication to our country. A special thank you to our museum volunteers who have served as well. We have military themed trains on several of our layouts today to honor you. We are open 10-3.
- [TCMRM wins 2024 Minnesota Family Favorite Award](https://www.tcmrm.org/4992/tcmrm-wins-2024-minnesota-family-favorite-award/) - You voted for us in the Minnesota Parent 2024 Family Favorite Awards! Thank you for considering us one of the “Best Places to See Trains” in Minnesota!!!!! We are honored to be in the same company as those amazing “real train” museums!
- [Extended MEA Hours!](https://www.tcmrm.org/4984/extended-mea-hours/) - Looking for something fun to do for the upcoming MEA weekend? We have you covered! Besides our normal Friday to Monday hours we are adding Thursday hours on the October 17th from 10 am to 3 pm to keep all your little train lovers busy! Sticking around for the weekend? Join us on Saturday the
- [Speaker Series - Greg Smith "Great Northern Post War Passenger Operations"](https://www.tcmrm.org/4900/speaker-series-greg-smith-great-northern-post-war-passenger-operations/) - The Twin City Model Railroad Museum speaker series is back for 2023! Our April event features railroad historian Greg Smith! Greg will be doing a presentation called “An Overview of Great Northern Post War Passenger Operations in Minnesota and North Dakota”. This will be jam packed with historical facts and photography! We look forward to
- [Speaker Series - Bill Kuebler "The Vista Dome"](https://www.tcmrm.org/4897/speaker-series-bill-kuebler-the-vista-dome/) - The Twin City Model Railroad Museum’s speaker series is back for 2023! Our May event features writer Bill Kuebler. Bill will be doing a presentation based on his book “The Vista-Dome North Coast Limited: The Story of the Northern Pacific Railway’s Famous Domeliner”. We look forward to Bill’s presentation, which is included with admission to
- [Speaker Series - Modeling the Soo Line Era Specific by Bob Rivard](https://www.tcmrm.org/4894/speaker-series-modeling-the-soo-line-era-specific-by-bob-rivard/) - Our June Speaker Series event includes a wonderful presentation from well-known model railroader Bob Rivard. Bob will talk about his railroad layout and the concept of modeling to a specific era. In this case, 1977 action on the Soo Line Railroad in the midwest. The event is included with museum admission, which is $10 for
- [New TCMRM Parade Train](https://www.tcmrm.org/4890/new-tcmrm-parade-train/) - We are excited to show off our new parade train! It will be getting logos and signage next week in time for our first parade! BUT!!! It needs a cute name, something museum appropriate and not trade marked. Send us your submissions in the comments & the winner gets a prize!
- [Minnesota Free-mo Modelers at TCMRM](https://www.tcmrm.org/4885/minnesota-free-mo-modelers-at-tcmrm/) - The MN Free-mo modelers are getting all set up. Come check them out this weekend! Minnesota Free-mo Modelers
- [TCMRM featured in Walthers catalog](https://www.tcmrm.org/4881/tcmrm-featured-in-walthers-catalog/) - Well this is awesome! We were just featured in the new Walthers catalog!!!! Thank you Walthers!!
- [New Golden Age of Toy Trains exhibit](https://www.tcmrm.org/4877/new-golden-age-of-toy-trains-exhibit/) - Progress being made on our new Lionel/American Flyer/Marx layout!
- [Watch TCMRM on KSTP-TV](https://www.tcmrm.org/4874/watch-tcmrm-on-kstp-tv/) - Thanks to KSTP-TV for stopping by and talking about trains! https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/holiday-season-is-the-busiest-time-of-the-year-for-those-who-repair-model-trains/
- [GRVS at the TCMRM](https://www.tcmrm.org/4871/grvs-at-the-tcmrm/) - We are excited to have GRVS here today and tomorrow to show off their layout! http://www.grvs.org/
- [Watch our Fox9 segment with Shayne Wells](https://www.tcmrm.org/4867/watch-our-fox9-segment-with-shayne-wells/) - Did you catch our Fox 9 segment with Shayne Wells this morning? Here is the link if you missed it! https://www.fox9.com/video/1452175
- [90th anniversary of the TCMRM](https://www.tcmrm.org/4863/90th-anniversary-of-the-tcmrm/) - Tonight we had a great museum volunteer dinner and celebrated our 90th Anniversary! Check out this great article about our 90th Anniversary from My Villager! https://www.myvillager.com/news/general_news/little-engine-that-could/article_102ea53c-22a4-11ef-80e3-9b94ffeeda75.html
- [Minnesota State Fair display is BACK!!!!!](https://www.tcmrm.org/4859/minnesota-state-fair-display-is-back/) - We are excited that the Minnesota State Fair display is BACK!!!!! Great work Greater Midwest Lego Train Club!! Come see it for yourself, now through early October!
- [Great Northern In the Twin Cities 1955 - 1970 Slide Show](https://www.tcmrm.org/4849/great-northern-in-the-twin-cities-1955-1970-slide-show/) - Great Northern In the Twin Cities 1955 – 1970 Slide Show Twin City Model Railroad Museum – St Paul MN Saturday October 5 from 1pm – 2pm The Twin City Model Railroad Museum is hosting a Great Northern slide show at all your favorite Twin Cities train watching spots from 1955 at the end of
- [New Mini-sota Gallery Now Open](https://www.tcmrm.org/3789/new-mini-sota-gallery-now-open/) - The new Mini-sota Gallery, consisting of several layouts and exhibits, is now open! The two large layouts you will find in our new exhibit space are: The Sogn Valley N-scale The Strauss Brothers HO-scale
- [1970's Railroading in the Twin Cities Event](https://www.tcmrm.org/2895/1970s-railroading-in-the-twin-cities-event/) - The museum is hosting a slide show of railroading in the Twin Cities area in the 1970s as a fundraiser.
- [UPDATE 1/7/2021: TCMRM Soft Reopening](https://www.tcmrm.org/2621/tcmrm-updates-regarding-covid-19/) - UPDATE 1/7/2021 Main Museum to reopen. Museum Gift Shop : Due to the Governors updated order we will reopen the main museum on January 16th for daytime and Night Trains. Our normal COVID hours will remain in effect for the time being. Saturdays 10am – 2pm (daytime), 3pm – 7pm (Night Trains). In addition, we
- [A Friend of the TCMRM](https://www.tcmrm.org/2415/a-friend-of-the-tcmrm/) - Beau Battle of Beaumont's Quality Tools, was a long time show vendor of the TCMRM's Hobby Show and Sale at the fairgrounds. He has now since past away and his wife, Debbie is in the process of selling his old train stuff. Here is the link to the Craigslist Ad that she has posted. https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/clt/d/model-train-collection-and/6720849038.html
- [Dine to Donate at Hyvee's New Hope Market Grille](https://www.tcmrm.org/2364/dine-to-donate-at-hyvees-new-hope-market-grille/) - Dine to Donate at the New Hope Hy-Vee! Bring the voucher below for the "Trains on the Patio" event this Thursday, June 28th from 4-9 p.m. and 10% of the sales of each table will go directly to the museum! Little engineers can also operate our traveling Thomas layout! Hy-Vee Address: 8200 42nd Ave N,
- [TCMRM Give to the Max Day 2019](https://www.tcmrm.org/1833/tcmrm-give-to-the-max-day-2019/) - Help us continue the legacy! Since 1934, the Twin City Model Railroad Museum has delighted families with our engaging model railroad exhibits and hands-on displays. We are proud to be the largest model railroad museum in the region, with over 30,000 visitors a year. Museum volunteers have been busy operating and maintaining the displays and
- [Twin City Model Railroad Museum Announces New Location](https://www.tcmrm.org/2008/tcmrm-announces-new-location/) - St. Paul, MN, January 22, 2016 – Thanks to tremendous community support from an ongoing fundraising campaign, the Twin City Model Railroad Museum has announced they will be relocating to 652 Transfer Road in St. Paul, Minnesota. The new location is near the former Amtrak Depot just north of University Avenue. The building is also
- [Chicago Burlington and Quincy (CB&Q)](https://www.tcmrm.org/1622/chicago-burlington-quincy-cbq/) - In 1886, the Chicago Burlington and Northern completed its line following the Mississippi River for 300 scenic miles from Savanna, IL to Saint Paul, MN.
- [[Video] Crystal Volunteers Work on the Model Railroad](https://www.tcmrm.org/563/video-crystal-volunteers-work-on-model-railroad/) - Twin City Model Railroad Museum volunteers Brian and Bryce Olson were featured in a recent 12 News - Northwest Community Television segment about the museum.
- [New DVD: Twin City Model Railroad Museum Volume 2](https://www.tcmrm.org/505/dvd-twin-city-model-railroad-museum/) - 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 contains all new video including: "Night Trains" the Museums most popular special
- [Raymond Lester Norton 1918 – 2012](https://www.tcmrm.org/477/raymond-lester-norton-1918-2012/) - Ray was a man who loved life, family, friends, church, railroads, music, animals, travel. He could be soft, he could be gruff and no-nonsense. He could blush! He was generous and big-hearted. He was determined. He was stubborn and stalwart. If he believed something, he believed it whole-heartedly. His personality was a force of nature. He was a real character and colorful.
- [M.A. Rosko of KMSP-TV Recently Explored TCMRM](https://www.tcmrm.org/466/m-a-rosko-of-kmsp-tv-recently-explored-tcmrm/) - M.A. Rosko of FOX9 News recently visited the Twin City Model Railroad Museum to do a video segment for KMSP-TV evening news.
- [Longtime TCMRM Member Ray Norton Passes Away](https://www.tcmrm.org/451/longtime-tcmrm-member-ray-norton-passes-away/) - Ray was an expert in all aspects of railroads, having a passion for transportation of all kinds. He was a member of the Twin Cities Model Railroad Club since the 1930s, continuing as an enthusiastic tour guide to the end, and was a charter member and motorman of the Minnesota Transportation Museum.
- [Twin Cities Photography Group's Night Trains Experience](https://www.tcmrm.org/4041/twin-cities-photography-groups-night-trains-experience/) - It has been said that "a picture is worth a thousand words" so here's what a local photography club had to say and show about their experience at the final Night Trains session of the 2010 – 2011 season. However, if you haven't experienced Night Trains you will have to wait until November 26, 2011 when another season of Night Trains begins.
- [The Great Northern Station](https://www.tcmrm.org/11/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.
- [TCMRM Icon Ray Norton](https://www.tcmrm.org/3145/tcmrm-icon-ray-norton/) - 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 building the bleachers when the railroad club was in the St. Paul Union Depot for those many years.

## Pages

- [Home](https://www.tcmrm.org/) - Come Visit Us!The Twin City Model Railroad Museum consists of over 11,000 square feet of interactive layouts and displays including a 30’ x 50’ world-class O-scale model train layout of the Twin City area. In addition, there is a a 30’ x 16’ professionally-built toy train layout of the Twin City area as well as other
- [Museum Board of Directors](https://www.tcmrm.org/about/directors/) - Meet the Twin City Model Railroad Museum’s Board of Directors: President–Peter Southard Vice President–Bruce Gustafson Treasurer–Michael Speltz Secretary— At-Large Director–Jesse Mohler At-Large Director–Mark Gjevre At-Large Director–Ross Hammond At-Large Director–John Withrow
- [Visit The Museum](https://www.tcmrm.org/visit-the-museum/) - LocationThe museum address is: 668 Transfer Road, Suite 8 Saint Paul, Minnesota 55114 The Transfer Road facility is handicap accessible, restrooms are also provided. Parking is FREE and provides ample space for cars and buses. The museum is conveniently located between downtown Minneapolis and downtown St. Paul. From Interstate 94, take the Cretin/Vandalia exit and go
- [TCMRM Birthday Party Space!](https://www.tcmrm.org/tcmrm-birthday-parties/) - Host Your Birthday Party at the Train Museum! We are excited to announce birthday parties at our museum! This has been a much requested addition and we are happy to now have the space to do it! Twin City Model Railroad Museum Birthday Party Costs & Policies What’s Included? The cost of a Museum-hosted party
- [Museum Membership](https://www.tcmrm.org/support/membership/) - Two levels of membership have been established to offer frequent visitors to the museum a more economical means to visit with a few added benefits. Memberships are offered on either an individual or household basis. If you have any questions regarding membership, feel free to email us at membership@tcmrm.org. Individual$99annuallyUnlimited Free Admission for an individual
- [Public Donations](https://www.tcmrm.org/support/public-donations/) - The Twin City Model Railroad Museum is a Minnesota Not-For-Profit 501(c) (3) Charitable/Educational Organization, all donations (cash and property) are tax deductible (does not include membership fees.) See the instructions below on how to donate to the museum via PayPal, check by mail, AmazonSmile, Thrivent Financial “Choice” donations, or through Estate Plans. We also have
- [Shop](https://www.tcmrm.org/shop/) - Twin City Model Railroad Museum Gift ShopOur gift shop area carries museum branded t-shirts, Brio, small gifts and a wide variety of donated model and toy trains items to help you expand or get into the hobby. Also, we recently became a Walther’s dealer and will start to carry more new products. Of course, our
- [Ask The Train Doctor](https://www.tcmrm.org/about/ask-the-train-doctor/) - Here is an advice column specifically for those with questions about model or toy trains including but not limited to: How do I get started in the hobby? How do I repair, restore or just get my old trains running again? How do I sell or donate a collection? What should I consider when buying
- [The North Coast Limited & Northern Pacific Railway](https://www.tcmrm.org/about/history/north-coast-limited-northern-pacific-railway/) - On April 29,1900, the North Coast Limited became the first of the great name trains to run from the Mississippi River to the West Coast. Many changes were made between then and the final run on October 6, 1979 by Amtrak on the then combined North Coast Hiawatha. The replica that runs on the main layout
- [Circus Trains](https://www.tcmrm.org/about/history/circus-trains/) - When the Circus traveled by train there was a whole procedure that surrounded the upcoming event. Promotion was an important part to get the word about the “Circus coming to Town” so each phase was designed to get the excitement level high so everyone would be talking about the Circus. Here is the order of
- [Museum History](https://www.tcmrm.org/about/history/) - On May 1, 1934, a group of modelers met to form the St. Paul Craftsman Club and begin building an O-gauge model railroad. From these humble beginnings, and through several location and name changes, the Twin City Model Railroad Museum has grown to a world-class museum. The group started out in a back room of
- [Support The Museum](https://www.tcmrm.org/support/) - The Twin City Model Railroad Museum is non-profit all-volunteer organization that relies on admissions fees and donations to support it’s operational costs. You can help support the museum by joining as a member, volunteering, or by donating to the museum. Find out how you or your company can help support the museum. Public Donations Corporate Donations Museum Membership
- [Contact The Museum](https://www.tcmrm.org/contact/) - You can contact the Twin City Model Railroad Museum by mail, phone and email. Postal MailTwin City Model Railroad Museum 668 Transfer Road Suite 8 Saint Paul, MN 55114 Phone651-647-9628 EmailName *Email Address *Phone Number *Message *0 / 180SEND MESSAGE
- [Corporate Donations](https://www.tcmrm.org/support/corporate-donations/) - The Twin City Model Railroad Museum is a Minnesota Not-For-Profit 501(c) (3) Charitable/Educational Organization, all donations (cash and property) are tax deductible (does not include membership fees.) For more information on how your company can help support the Twin City Model Railroad Museum, please contact us using the form below: Name *Email Address *Phone Number *Subject
- [TCMRM Household Membership Application](https://www.tcmrm.org/support/membership/tcmrm-household-application/) - Household Membership is $129/year. Note: you do not need to have a PayPal account, just click the debit or credit card button and follow that prompt. Please select one *New MembershipRenewal First household adult * Second household adult Street Address * Apartment, suite, etc City * State/Province * ZIP / Postal Code * Email Address
- [TCMRM Individual Membership Application](https://www.tcmrm.org/support/membership/tcmrm-individual-application/) - Individual Membership is $99/year. Note: you do not need to have a PayPal account, just click the debit or credit card button and follow that prompt. Please select one *New MembershipRenewal Name * Street Address * Apartment, suite, etc City * State/Province * ZIP / Postal Code * Email Address Home Phone Cell Phone I
- [Special Events](https://www.tcmrm.org/special-events/) - The Twin City Model Railroad Museum has a variety of special events throughout the year.
- [The Circus Train](https://www.tcmrm.org/special-events/the-circus-moves-by-rail/) - The Model Circus Trains Are Back! Every Saturday this September! 10 AM – 5PM See our popular O-Scale train (over 60’ long) will consist of animal cars, passenger cars, and special circus flat cars, each loaded with hand-made special circus wagons plus a Parade thru “Hamline” and wagon unloading show on the “big” layout. Additional
- [Volunteer At The Museum](https://www.tcmrm.org/support/volunteer/) - You can help support the Twin City Model Railroad Museum by volunteering your time and talents. Contact: Twin City Model Railroad Museum Phone: 651-647-9628 E-mail: tcmrm@tcmrm.org
- [Train Related Activities for Kids](https://www.tcmrm.org/about/train-related-activities-for-kids/) - Parent Toolkit: TCMRM Coloring Page Our own coloring page! TCMRM Music Video!!! Check out this great video made by a visitor named Sasha! TCMRM YouTube Page See videos of our layouts over the years! Train Radar See the location of Amtrak trains and VIA (Canada) trains in real time! Train Radio Scanner Listen to railroad
- [Site Archives](https://www.tcmrm.org/site-archives/)
- [Model and Toy Train Railroading Resources](https://www.tcmrm.org/model-and-toy-train-railroading-resources/) - For more information on model and toy train railroading, check out the following resources: Websites Manufacturers Mike's Train House (O and Standard gauge) Lionel Corporation - American Flyer (O and S gauge) S-Helper Service, Inc (S gauge) National and International Organizations National Model Railroaders Association Train Collectors Association Toy Train Operating Society World's Greatest Hobby Publishers Greenberg Publishing
- [Donations Needed By The Museum](https://www.tcmrm.org/support/donations-needed/) - The Twin City Model Railroad Museum is a Minnesota Not-For-Profit 501(c) (3) Charitable/Educational Organization, all donations (cash and property) are tax deductible (does not include membership fees.) Please check back later to see if we have added any items to this page.
- [Participating Membership](https://www.tcmrm.org/support/membership/participating-membership/) - Note: We are in the process of changing over our membership structure. The 2019 forms are not yet available. Stay tuned to this page for more updates. The Twin City Model Railroad Museum is an all volunteer organization. As a participating member of the museum, you will have the opportunity to put smiles on the
- [Visiting Membership](https://www.tcmrm.org/support/membership/visiting-membership/) - Note: We are in the process of changing over our membership structure. The 2019 forms are not yet available. Stay tuned to this page for more updates. Two levels of visiting membership have been established to offer frequent visitors to the museum a more economical means to visit with a few added benefits. Visiting memberships
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.tcmrm.org/about/privacy-policy/) - Privacy Policy Updates Due to the internet’s rapidly evolving nature, TCMRM (Twin City Model Railroad Museum) may need to update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If so, TCMRM will post its updated Privacy Policy here so you are always aware of what personally identifiable information we may collect and how we may use this
- [Twin City Model Railroad Museum Hobby Show and Sale](https://www.tcmrm.org/special-events/tcmrm-hobby-show-sale/) - Next shows: Saturday, September 17, 2022 from 9 am to 2 pm 2023 Show dates: TBD The Museum typically hosts a semi-annual Model Railroad Show and Hobby Sale at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds – Education Building in Saint Paul in May and September of each year. What will you find there? Operating layouts in several
- [Night Trains 2022 - 2023 Season](https://www.tcmrm.org/special-events/night-trains/) - Night Trains® season is a special Holidays tradition at the Twin City Model Railroad Museum. Night Trains runs November through February 2022 with additional bonus nights noted below. Advance tickets to our 2022-2023 Night Trains season ON SALE NOW! What is Night Trains? The museum’s collection of model trains of all scales and toy trains
- [Location and Hours of Operation](https://www.tcmrm.org/location-hours/) - Admission Fees and Hours Monday: 10am - 3pm Friday: 10am - 3pm Saturday: 10am - 5pm (March-October 8th) & 10-2 and 3-7 for Night Trains™ (October 15th - Feb.) Sunday: 12pm - 5pm Daytime Admission: Adults $10 (5 years and older) Children 4 and under are FREE! Family and group rates:First two at $10 a
- [About the Museum](https://www.tcmrm.org/about/) - About the Twin City Model Railroad Museum The Twin City Model Railroad Museum, founded in 1934, is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) Minnesota non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring and educating guests while preserving the history, art, and technological legacy of toy trains and model railroading, emphasizing the regional importance of railroads. Though having moved several times in

## Exhibits

- [G-Whiz Gang](https://www.tcmrm.org/exhibit/g-whiz-gang/) - Loading the next set of gallery items...Load MoreThe G-Whiz layout represents the East Tennessee and Western North Carolina Railroad (ET&WNC) affectionately known by locals as Tweetsie. The name “Tweetsie” was given to the original ET&WNC by area residents as a verbal acronym of its initials, but also referring to the shrill “tweet, tweet” of the
- [Amusement Park Layout](https://www.tcmrm.org/exhibit/amusement-park-layout/) - Sorry, your browser doesn't support embedded videos.This O-Gauge Layout was constructed in 2009 by Museum volunteers for a special one-day event held in Bandana Square called “The Circus Modes By Rail”. The event honored the historical root of how circuses once traversed the country. The Layout was constructed over a period of just a few
- [Lego Train Layout](https://www.tcmrm.org/exhibit/lego-train-layout/) - Loading the next set of gallery items...Load MoreNew museum attraction by Greater Midwest Lego Train Club (GMLTC); relocated to TCMRM in March 2018 and currently on display. The Lego Train Layout has dimensions nearly 10′ wide by 23′ long, and 5 functional Lego train loops. Nearly everything has been custom designed and built from Lego
- [Golden Age of Toy Trains Layout](https://www.tcmrm.org/exhibit/golden-age-of-toy-trains-layout/) - The Golden Age of Toy Trains. Featuring Lionel, Marx, and American Flyer of the Postwar Era (1945-69). Lionel Lionel was one of the largest manufacturers of toy trains in the 1950s. Most of their products were “O” Gauge. They released catalogs every year in time for the holidays and children poured through them dreaming of
- [Twin City Missabe Terminal Railway](https://www.tcmrm.org/exhibit/twin-city-missabe-terminal-railway/) - This exhibit is currently under construction. This exhibit will showcase how freight and ore moves within in Minnesota. We are taking inspiration from track plans around 60s, 70s era in the Twin Cities and Duluth area. The layout will be approximately 30’ x 22’. Keep coming back to watch the progress and learn how a
- [Sogn Valley Layout](https://www.tcmrm.org/exhibit/sogn-valley-layout/) - Loading the next set of gallery items...Load MoreThis Layout was originally designed and constructed by architect Michael Moormann who also designed the modern Target stores. The layout depicts and models both actual and fictional scenes of southern rural Minnesota in the 1930s.
- [World Famous O-Scale Exhibit](https://www.tcmrm.org/exhibit/world-famous-o-scale-exhibit/) - Loading the next set of gallery items...Load MoreYour “tour” begins with a spectacular reproduction of the St. Anthony Falls Milling District complete with the 1874 “Washburn ‘A’ Mill,” the 1880 Milwaukee “Short line Bridge,” and the 1883 James J. Hill “Stone Arch Bridge” a familiar icon of the Great Northern Railway. Weaving its way across the
- [Milwaukee Road Hi-Rail Layout](https://www.tcmrm.org/exhibit/milwaukee-road-hi-rail-layout/) - Loading the next set of gallery items...Load MoreThe style of this fabulous O-Gauge Layout is known as “Hi-Rail” and is a blend of scale and toy. The term arises from the use of scale modeling for most of the Layout yet the track is conventional ‘toy train’ track which sites ‘higher’ than scale track –
- [FAO Schwartz Märklin Layout](https://www.tcmrm.org/exhibit/fao-schwartz-marklin-layout/) - FAO Schwartz (the world-famous toy store chain) had this layout hand-built in Germany by the Märklin Company and displayed it at the 1972 International Toy Fair. The Layout is based on a typical alpine scene of the 1950s. It can operate 4 different trains simultaneously without an operator present. It contains 6 transformers and 24
- [Waupaca and Mosinee Railroad Layout](https://www.tcmrm.org/exhibit/waupaca-and-mosinee-railroad-layout/) - This museum-quality model railroad layout is based on a modification of a John Armstrong track plan. Members of the Waupaca Area Model Railroaders (WI), under the direction of project foreman Bob Todd (Model Railroader, July 2008) published owner of the Des Moines sub of the Chicago Northwestern Railroad, built this layout as a fund raising
- [Thomas The Tank Engine](https://www.tcmrm.org/exhibit/thomas-the-tank-engine/) - A pair of interactive exhibits where guests can operate Thomas The Tank Engine & Friends on an O-scale Layout.
- [Prewar Toy Train Layout](https://www.tcmrm.org/exhibit/prewar-toy-train-layout/) - This Layout represents the early years of electric toy & model trains. The larger track is called Standard Gauge, introduced by the Lionel Corporation in 1906. Its 2-1/8th inch gauge was unique at the time and the reasons for this are disputed. While most historians believe it was a marketing tool, the idea did catch
- [Junior Engineers](https://www.tcmrm.org/exhibit/junior-engineers/) - Loading the next set of gallery items...Load MoreThese layouts were completed by Twin City Model Railroad Museum’s Junior Engineer’s Group*, who placed the buildings, landscape, vehicles, people, and accessories. Hank, Reagan, and their parents generously donated their time and hard work to refresh the layouts and provide a great example of where model railroading can

## Events

- [Night Trains - Summer Edition](https://www.tcmrm.org/special-events/night-trains-summer-edition/) - Night Trains® season is a well-loved special Holidays tradition at the Twin City Model Railroad Museum. But why wait till winter? Join us for a special summer edition of Night Trains on June 20th, July 18th and August 22nd from 3pm - 7pm! What is Night Trains? The museum’s collection of model trains of all
- [TCMRM Model Railroad Garage Sale](https://www.tcmrm.org/special-events/tcmrm-model-railroad-garage-sale/) - Help the museum fund our operations and clear out our warehouse of excess items. There will be trains of nearly every scale, buildings, books and other items for sale at hobby show prices! The next garage sale will be July 18th from 10-7 and July 19th from 12-3 at the museum located at 668 Transfer
- [Thomas Celebration](https://www.tcmrm.org/special-events/thomas-celebration/) - Join us May 23rd and 24th for a special Thomas the Tank Engine exhibit. See Thomas and Friends running on special layouts and catch a storytime! See a variety of Thomas the Tank Engine models, toys and memorabilia on display. Something to see for fans of all ages! Hours of this special event: Saturday, May
- [Night Trains 2026 - 2027 Season](https://www.tcmrm.org/special-events/night-trains/) - Night Trains® season is a special Holidays tradition at the Twin City Model Railroad Museum.
- [Circus Trains Month!](https://www.tcmrm.org/special-events/the-circus-moves-by-rail/) - The (Model) Circus Trains Are Back in Town! Check out the Circus Trains during all open hours in April and September! See our popular O-Scale train (over 60’ long) which consists of animal cars, passenger cars, and special circus flat cars, each loaded with hand-made special circus wagons plus a Parade thru “Hamline” and wagon
- [Fall TCMRM Hobby Show and Sale](https://www.tcmrm.org/special-events/tcmrm-hobby-show-sale/) - Next shows: September 2026 - September 19, 2026 The Museum typically hosts a semi-annual Model Railroad Show and Hobby Sale at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds – Education Building in Saint Paul in May and September of each year. What will you find there? Operating layouts in several scales! Over 200 tables of new and used
- [Lighting of the Arthur Anderson](https://www.tcmrm.org/special-events/lighting-of-the-arthur-anderson/) - Lighting the Anderson - 50th Anniversary of the Edmund Fitzgerald Tragedy Join us for the "Lighting the Anderson” on November 10th during our regular hours from 10am to 3 pm. During this event we will light the newly arrived scale model of the Arthur Anderson ore ship, run several ore trains on our layouts
- [Spooky Trains!](https://www.tcmrm.org/special-events/spooky-trains-3/) - Night Trains® season is a special Holidays tradition at the Twin City Model Railroad Museum, and it kicks off with Spooky Trains! Halloween “Spooky” Night Trains – October 18th, 25th and November 1st – See spooky trains and Halloween decorations on the layouts! Costumes are welcome! Treats will be handed out. (Spooky Trains admission is
- [Spooky Trains!](https://www.tcmrm.org/special-events/spooky-trains-2/) - Night Trains® season is a special Holidays tradition at the Twin City Model Railroad Museum, and it kicks off with Spooky Trains! Halloween “Spooky” Night Trains – October 19th and 26th – See spooky trains and Halloween decorations on the layouts! Costumes are welcome! Treats will be handed out. (Spooky Trains admission is only $10 per person) Night Trains is a registered trademark of the Twin City Model Railroad Museum
- [Spooky Trains!](https://www.tcmrm.org/special-events/spooky-trains-1/) - Night Trains® season is a special Holidays tradition at the Twin City Model Railroad Museum, and it kicks off with Spooky Trains! Halloween “Spooky” Night Trains – October 19th and 26th – See spooky trains and Halloween decorations on the layouts! Costumes are welcome! Treats will be handed out. (Spooky Trains admission is only $10 per person) Night Trains is a registered trademark of the Twin City Model Railroad Museum
- [Father's Day - Dads Get In Free](https://www.tcmrm.org/special-events/fathers-day-dads-get-in-free/) - Dads Get in Free on Father's Day! On Sunday, June 15th all dads get in free all day (Noon to 5!). Also, all kids 4 and under also get in free every day! Valid only for tickets purchased at the door for that day. No advanced ticket purchase necessary. Dad must be present to redeem
- [Circus Trains Month!](https://www.tcmrm.org/special-events/circus-trains-month/) - The (Model) Circus Trains Are Back in Town! Check out the Circus Trains during all open hours in April and September! See our popular O-Scale train (over 60’ long) which consists of animal cars, passenger cars, and special circus flat cars, each loaded with hand-made special circus wagons plus a Parade thru “Hamline” and wagon
- [Great Northern In the Twin Cities 1955 - 1970 Slide Show](https://www.tcmrm.org/special-events/great-northern-in-the-twin-cities-1955-1970-slide-show/) - The Twin City Model Railroad Museum is hosting a Great Northern slide show at all your favorite Twin Cities train watching spots from 1955 at the end of steam thru 1970. This slide show is all new, and never been seen. The slide show will be the end of steam on the Great Northern and
- [Open MEA Thursday, Oct 17](https://www.tcmrm.org/special-events/open-mea-thursday-oct-17/) - We are going to open on Thursday, October 17, 2024 during MEA week. Hours will be from 10am - 3pm.
- [Twin City Model Railroad Museum Hobby Show and Sale](https://www.tcmrm.org/special-events/twin-city-model-railroad-museum-hobby-show-and-sale/) - Next shows: Saturday, May 11, 2024 from 9 am to 2 pm Saturday, September 14, 2024 from 9 am to 2 pm The Museum typically hosts a semi-annual Model Railroad Show and Hobby Sale at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds – Education Building in Saint Paul in May and September of each year. What will you
- [Twin City Model Railroad Museum Hobby Show and Sale 2023](https://www.tcmrm.org/special-events/twin-city-model-railroad-museum-hobby-show-and-sale-2023/) - Next shows: Saturday, May 13, 2023 from 9 am to 2 pm Saturday, September 16, 2023 from 9 am to 2 pm The Museum typically hosts a semi-annual Model Railroad Show and Hobby Sale at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds – Education Building in Saint Paul in May and September of each year. What will you
- [Modeling the Soo Line Era Specific Presented by Bob Rivard](https://www.tcmrm.org/special-events/modeling-the-soo-line-era-specific-presented-by-bob-rivard/) - Saturday, June 24th from 1pm - 2pm Our June Speaker Series event includes a wonderful presentation from well-known model railroader Bob Rivard. Bob will talk about his railroad layout and the concept of modeling to aspecific era. In this case, 1977 action on the Soo Line Railroad in the midwest. The event is including with
- [Night Trains Summer Special](https://www.tcmrm.org/special-events/night-trains-summer-special/) - Night Trains® is back for a special summer edition starting June 10th! What is Night Trains? The museum’s collection of model trains of all scales and toy trains of yesteryear come alive throughout the Museum (Sorry, no real trains to board and ride on!). Night Trains Season magic begins as the lights are turned down
- [Night Trains 2023 - 2024 Season](https://www.tcmrm.org/special-events/night-trains-2023-2024-season/) - Night Trains® season is a special Holidays tradition at the Twin City Model Railroad Museum. Night Trains runs October 2023 through February 2024 with additional bonus nights noted below. What is Night Trains? The museum’s collection of model trains of all scales and toy trains of yesteryear come alive throughout the Museum (Sorry, no real
- [The Circus Train](https://www.tcmrm.org/special-events/the-circus-train/) - The Model Circus Trains Are Back! Every Saturday this September! 10 AM – 5PM See our popular O-Scale train (over 60’ long) will consist of animal cars, passenger cars, and special circus flat cars, each loaded with hand-made special circus wagons plus a Parade thru “Hamline” and wagon unloading show on the “big” layout. Additional
- [Night Trains 2022 - 2023 Season](https://www.tcmrm.org/special-events/night-trains-2022-2023-season/) - Night Trains® season is a special Holidays tradition at the Twin City Model Railroad Museum. Night Trains runs November through February 2022 with additional bonus nights noted below. Advance tickets to our 2022-2023 Night Trains season ON SALE NOW! What is Night Trains? The museum’s collection of model trains of all scales and toy trains

## Categories

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## Exhibit Tags

- [Featured](https://www.tcmrm.org/exhibit_tag/featured/)
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## Event Categories

- [Event](https://www.tcmrm.org/special-events/category/event/)
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