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In the News : Clubs

G-Scale railroad chugs soon into Beardsley Park
Plans for the club's G-scale railroad were approved at a governing board regular meeting in the spring.
Sep 20, 2013 - 9:00:00 AM

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Recreating the Argent Lumber Company railroad scene
The Greater Hardeeville Chamber of Commerce wants to recreate the 1938-1959 scene of the Argent Lumber Company through a model train garden.
Sep 3, 2013 - 10:34:34 AM

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Volunteers needed to operate train garden
For three years, the Quad City Botanical Center has been operating a train garden. Now they're in desperate need of volunteers
Aug 21, 2013 - 9:00:00 AM

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Gardens, model trains add wow factor at Medford's Railroad Park
The Medford Garden Railroaders have been busy this year at Railroad Park, where they've added numerous attractions to the seven-acre park.
Aug 21, 2013 - 6:00:00 AM

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The Denver Garden Railway - Colorado's coolest railroad
Garden Railroading may be described as the marriage of two hobbies; model railroading and gardening!
Jul 15, 2013 - 6:00:00 AM

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Crosslake Model Railroad Club open to the public
The Northern Trackers model railroad club invites everyone to visit the club to see their model trains and layouts and informational displays.
Jul 9, 2013 - 4:00:00 PM

Model RR club makes tracks for Beardsley Park
Sun City West Governing Board has given the green light to install a garden railroad in the park.
Apr 30, 2013 - 8:00:00 AM

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Mud Creek Central Railroad offers a unique expirence
Located in Rapids, NY, Mud Creek Central Railroad is an outdoor area with 6,000 feet of track for large-scale railroading, along with a tunnel, bridges, engine house, turntable and more.
Jun 14, 2012 - 8:00:00 AM

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Locomotive donations boost railroad group's bid to create park
Talk about a big donation. It was so big, it came via semi tractor-trailer. In April, the Las Vegas Railroad Society received two free locomotives and three coaches that are about 20 years old.
Jun 8, 2012 - 7:00:00 AM

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Fascinating hobby of garden model railroading on display June 9-10 in 11 locations
It is a garden and model railroad enthusiast's "Dream Weekend" June 9-10 as the Greater Cincinnati Garden Railway Society (GCGRS) presents its 2012 Summer Layout Tour. The event is free to the public and is spread throughout numerous communities in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky.
Jun 8, 2012 - 5:00:00 AM

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Father's Day Train Show
On Saturday, June 16, 2012 from 9AM until 4PM, the South Eastern Pennsylvania Garden Railway Society will set up a 40' by 50' floor display to benefit St Paul's Episcopal Church.
May 23, 2012 - 6:00:00 AM

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Trains attract children, adults in Union Bridge
The former station and train depot in Union Bridge was constructed in 1902. The Western Maryland Railway Historical Society has over 900 members all over the world.
May 22, 2012 - 6:00:00 AM

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Blue Ridge Live Steamers Slowed by Flood Damage
A group of train enthusiasts based in Franklin County lost more than half the track they use to run their large scale replicas.
May 18, 2012 - 10:00:00 AM

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Model Railroad Club Prepping for Spring Open House
Members of the Railroad Club in Sun City are busy preparing for their Spring Open House, cleaning and repairing over 50 buildings while adding special touches to the displays.
May 18, 2012 - 8:08:25 AM

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Tuscaloosa train stations gets a "face lift"
The Tuscaloosa train station got a fresh coat of paint and some upgrades thanks to a local garden club's persistence.
May 18, 2012 - 7:55:18 AM

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Ashmanhaugh Light Railway signals its 10th anniversary
The Ashmanhaugh Light Railway trundles around five acres of landscaped "back garden" near Hoveton that are now the setting for a rural branch line.
May 15, 2012 - 6:00:00 AM

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Building Maintaining and Operating Garden Railways Workshop
The Sacramento Valley Garden Railway Society will host a workshop on March 10, 2012. All are welcome to attend.
Feb 24, 2012 - 9:00:00 AM

All Aboard Living Desert's Train Garden Team
Palm Desert's zoo is looking for model train volunteers to join the Train Garden Team and work on the grand outdoor train display.
Feb 9, 2012 - 6:00:00 AM

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The Columbus Garden Railway Society launches new website
The Columbus Garden Railway Society (CGRS) has a new website. The CGRS is a unique, organization whose goals are to have fun with garden railroading and the sharing of information.
Jan 17, 2012 - 6:00:00 AM

Demarest Garden Club project earns regional award
The Demarest Garden Club's Ed's Garden Railroad Project has topped projects from six states to win the Civic Development Award.
Jan 16, 2012 - 6:00:00 AM

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Central Arkansas Model Railroad Club
Central Arkansas Model Railroad Club members and interested train hobbyists are planning to travel to Garvan Gardens on Saturday, Oct. 1.
Sep 1, 2011 - 6:00:00 AM

The New York Central System Historical Society
The New York Central System Historical Society (NYCSHS) was organized in March 1970 by the combined efforts of several former employees of the New York Central Railroad.
Aug 29, 2011 - 9:00:00 AM

Mud Creek Central rolls out its stock
LOCKPORT, NY - All aboard for a family-friendly ride on Niagara County's newest railroad - the Mud Creek Central. Never mind that the scale-model railroad is only an eighth the size of a real railroad.
Aug 13, 2011 - 6:00:00 AM

All Aboard For Camaraderie
The nonprofit Northern Minnesota Railroad Heritage Association started in 2006 as the Northern Trackers Railroad Club. Read their latest news.
Aug 3, 2011 - 6:00:00 AM

Loganville, GA - Vines Garden Railroad open Sundays
The G-scale railroad at Vines features more than 1,000 feet of track, a 25-foot bridge, tunnels and viaducts, towns and villages.
May 31, 2011 - 6:00:00 AM

Organized Garden Railroading In Georgia
David and Connie Miracle formed the Georgia Garden Railway Society in 1986. We are an informal group with few rules & regulations. Our foremost objective is to have fun with our hobby.
Jun 14, 2006 - 8:11:00 PM

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