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Collectible All-Scale Model Train Exhibit

February 8, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Collectible All-Scale Model Train Exhibit Comes to The Domes!

A weekend of exhibits & unique train layouts displaying all types and sizes of collectible model trains; from the ones that you can ride to those that are miniature sized!

The All-Scale Train Exhibit and Railroad to Wonderland garden train show are included in regular admission to The Domes. Admission fees range from $5 to $8. Children age 5 and under are admitted free. Children are allowed to bring step stools for a better view of the displays in the lobby. No food or beverage carry-ins.

Press Release from 2/6/2020:

The model trains in the Floral Dome are G-Scale trains run on 4 separate tracks totaling over 750 feet. Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends weave in and out throughout the ‘Attack of the Giant Monsters’ themed display. This weekend additional displays include:

Milwaukee-N-Southeastern N Scale Club This is a highly detailed, U shaped layout running multiple trains at one time.

Mantrak (Milwaukee Area N Track). This is an N Gauge modular layout. What that means is this layout that can be extended to make the layout any size by adding or subtracting more modules.

Metro Milwaukee Z Scale. Z Scale trains are one of the smallest model trains manufactured. An entire layout can be in an area as small as 3 ft square.

BadgerLand S Gaugers. S Gauge or American Flyer. This layout is one of the best examples in the country. There are many special animated items that most people enjoy seeing.

Milwaukee Lionel Railroad Club. Lionel or 027 scale trains. The Lionel Club will have their 2 traveling layouts at the Domes. They allow all of the children who attend the show to actually to run the trains.

Milwaukee Light Engineering Society. Trains large enough for kids and adults to ride on. The Milwaukee Light Engineering Society owns 6.5 acres of land called “Railroad Park”, in the Town of Jackson, Washington County, WI. The 7 1/2″ track is many thousands of feet in length and enjoyed by all who come out and ride trains.

Pewaukee Road, LEGO Train layout. This is a crowd favorite. LEGO buildings and themes with LEGO trains running in an out of the town.

For more information on The Domes, visit mitchellparkdomes.com or https://www.facebook.com/events/159482554699204 

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Details

Date:
February 8, 2020
Time:
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Website:
https://www.facebook.com/events/159482554699204

Venue

Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory (The Domes)
524 S. Layton Blvd.
Milwaukee , WI 53215 United States
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