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General Information on Model Railroading

Model Railroad Museum of Hampton Roads: News and Updates on Model Railroading and How We Are Progressing with the Museum. Come back often to see what's happening.

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Jul 24, 2024

Announcement to All Model Railroaders in Hampton Roads

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Announcement to All Model Railroaders in Hampton Roads

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Jul 22, 2024

Build Your Own Model Railroad

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A step by step overview of how to build your own model railroad.

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Jul 22, 2024

Hands-on-Teaching-Workshops

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Instructors at the Museum provide workshops and clinics on how to build a model railroad

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Jul 22, 2024

We Have Found a Location!

After searching far and wide, we have located a space within MacArthur Mall in Norfolk, Virginia in which to create our Museum. It consists of 16,000 square feet where we can develop a lot of model railroading. We are now in the process of gathering all of our model railroaders, including several model railroad clubs in the area, and any other interested volunteers that we can find. If you are interested, please give us a call or send a message with your contact information using the link below...

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Jul 02, 2024

Making Tracks July 2024

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Making Tracks July 2024 continues on with the history of Virginia Beach and also includes an article about the history of wooden toy trains.

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Jul 02, 2024

What's new!

Our search for a new location has been ramping up this summer like never before. We are seriously looking for a place with a minimum of about 4000 square feet in the Southside Hampton Roads area and hope to find one very soon. Once we do, we will create magic on the inside with trains galore. Please let us know if you would like to become a founding volunteer at the museum. You don't have to be a model railroader just someone who is interested and willing to provide a community service that will make people happy.

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Jun 11, 2024

Wooden Trains

All about model wooden trains

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Jun 04, 2024

Ticket to Ride Video for Kids

One hour of trains for kids! Lots of information here.

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Jun 02, 2024

Go Fund Me!

May 28, 2024

Making Tracks June 2024

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The official newsletter of the Model Railroad Museum of Hampton Roads.

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May 04, 2024

Making Tracks May 2024

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The official newsletter of the Model Railroad Museum of Hampton Roads

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Apr 20, 2024

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Official newsletter for the Model Railroad Museum of Hampton Roads

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Mar 25, 2024

Museum Advertising Opportunities

Here is an opportunity to support the Model Railroad Museum of Hampton Roads by advertising on the MRMHR website.

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Mar 25, 2024

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This page was created for those who wish to pledge a monthly donation after we find a location in order to help pay the lease required to maintain the facility.

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Mar 25, 2024

Fulfilling a Dream

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Letter to Model Railroaders requesting a pledge to get started with the Museum.

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The Model Railroad Museum of Hampton Roads will be a fantastic community center based on running, operating and even building your own model railroads! There's something for every age here.

Learn about the real history of this area and how important it was in the building of America. Watch how railroads were built, the people involved, where America's roots were formed. 

As they build their own railroads, students will be learning about science, electronics,  architecture, technology, engineering, mathematics, and the art of 3 dimensional model landscaping. They can earn rewards for completing projects and winning contests.

Try to solve yardmaster problems on a switching layout like getting the lumber from the forest to the furniture store, by way of the saw mill and the lumber yard.

Run your train around blockades and other trains to get to the station on time without speeding or crashing.

Play railroad monopoly using model railroads. Winner is the one who can collect the most cars into his yard within an hour.

There will be programs for autistic and special needs kids, disabled adults and veterans.

School tours. Holiday Shows. Library and video rooms. Scouts are welcome. Even youngsters will have their own wooden models to enjoy. Classrooms and hands-on clinics for adults. Learn how to get started in the hobby. Or just enjoy the fun.

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