Model Railroad Museum of Hampton Roads: Basic Design and Floor Plan
The Model Railroad Museum of Hampton Roads will require an estimated 50,000 sq. ft. of space containing no less than eight well-maintained fully functional model railroad layouts built and operated by currently established volunteer groups of model railroaders. Space will be provided for displaying railroad-related artifacts, teaching rooms for talks on various topics related to railroads and modeling railroads, a library containing computers and multiple books and documents that can be used for research, a media room constantly showing theme-related videos, and a small gift shop selling T-shirts, mugs, train sets, etc.
Potential Floor Plans
These will likely need to be revised or changed depending on the size and shape of the available space.
Floor Plan 1
Floor Plan 2
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What's Happening with MOCA?
In case you haven't heard, the Museum of Contemporary Art at 2200 Parks Avenue near the beach is moving to a new building at Virginia Wesleyan. It will become vacant within the next few months. So, we at the Model Railroad Museum of Hampton Roads are putting in a serious proposal to the City of Virginia Beach to develop a space for model railroading and other cultural arts within the building. We're in the very early stages of this right now, but we're excited about the possibility and are hoping for the best. Wish us luck!
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The Birth of Virginia Beach
We have created and published a new historical document on the Birth of Virginia Beach. This has been written by our historian Warren Leister after researching the era and the people involved for several years. Excepts have been published here in our newsletter previously, but the information is now available all together in a 99 page document that you can purchase in our store. It factually explores the events, the dedicated people and the interesting culture in which they lived. Pick up your copy today!
The Model Railroad Museum of Hampton Roads is 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. Even youngsters will have their own wooden models to enjoy. There are classes and hands-on clinics for adults. Learn how to get started in the hobby. Or just enjoy the fun.
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