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Washington State History Museum model trains in the spotlight Dec. 26 to Jan. 2

DateWednesday, December 23, 2009 at 8:01PM

Museum puts model trains in the spotlight

By John Larson

Tacoma Weekly
jlarson@tacomaweekly.com


Photos courtesy of Washington

STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY ALL ABOARD. Kitsap Live Steamers display trains made by its members.

Model train enthusiasts will put their hobby in the spotlight in Washington State History Museum during the 14th annual Model Train Festival, taking place from Dec. 26 to Jan. 2.

Every floor of the museum will be buzzing with trains during the event. It features nine miniature railroad towns dressed with holiday decorations and depictions of everyday life. A play space will be set up for the smallest train fans to enjoy.

Layouts will be set up by the following clubs: 4D PNR HO Modular Group; 4D NTRAK Group; Cannonball Express; Kitsap Live Steamers, Mount Rainier N-Scale; Pierce County Lionel Club; Puget Sound Model Railroad Engineers and Tacoma Northwestern Model Railroad Club. Washington State Operation Lifesaver will provide safety information at its booth and Steven Goldenbogen will be on hand with a Playmobil display.

Kitsap Live Steamers, based in Port Orchard, will have 14 pieces, some gas operated engines, others steam powered. Club member Don Deffley said the exhibit helps attract new members to the group.

The event runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. Admission to the museum is required.

Published on December 23, 2009



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