[TCMRM] February Museum News

Published: Sun, 02/18/18

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Twin City Model Railroad Museum News
 
Night Trains
Only 1 More Night Trains Event! 
Night Trains Season is almost over but it's not too late to see this very special event! The final night is this coming Saturday, February 24th from 6-9 pm! 

Special guests include author Charles McCreary and artist John Cartwright! This is your last chance to see the museum decorated for winter until November. 
 
Friday Hours Extended Through March

Thanks to a dedicated team of volunteers we are extending our Friday hours through March! Visit us each Friday from 10 AM - 3 PM through March 30th to break up the winter blues! 

 
Circus Event Coming Soon!
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The Spring 2017 Circus Days at the Twin City Model Railroad Museum are almost here! 


Friday, March 9th through Tuesday, March 12th

What are Circus Trains?


Circus trains began in the 1870's, by replacing the shows that moved by slow animal-drawn wagons. Over the years these trains grew in length as the train cars switched from wood to steel construction. Circus trains typically consisted of three types of cars: large animal cars, flat cars loaded with colorful wagons and passenger cars for the workers and performers. 


The greatest number of circus trains operated between 1920 and 1950. Over those years many merged and others went broke. Our Circus Trains reenact these operations on several of our layouts! 


Additional circus model exhibits will be on display from regional circus modelers. This is a really unique event that is always fun to see. 


Admission to this special event is included in the Museum’s regular admission price of $10 per person, Children 4 and under are admitted free of charge. Family and group rates are available!


Click Here to learn more about the circus event. 

 
Spring Hobby Show and Sale - Saturday May 12th
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The Museum 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.

Operating layouts in several scales! Over 200 tables of new and used scale models; Toy Trains HO, O, 027, N, S, & Z scale plus Antiques, Collectibles, Tools, Books, Videos, Toys, Buildings, Magazines, Prints, Posters, Photos and more!

Admission is $6.00 for ages 8 and up! 

Ages 7 and under are FREE!

The show hours are 9:00 am to 3:00 pm


Interested in being a vendor? Email: hobbysaleinfo@tcmrm.org or call the museum at 651-647-9628 during normal business hours.

 
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