Hands-on Workshops on How to Build Your Own Model Railroad

Father-son-model-railroad-projectFather and son working on a model railroad project.

The Model Railroad Museum of Hampton Roads can teach you how to build your own model railroad, We will have hands-on workshops within the Museum to show you how to do everything you need to know. We also have a complete library of books and videos where you can do your own research. STEM concepts are used throughout our educational process. We will be using the Railroad K-12 STEM program developed by the University of Illinois which you can download from RailTec University.

In the student section of the Museum, we will likely have two or more layouts in the process of being built at any given time which you can help with and learn from.

We will almost always have a knowledgeable instructor on site who can help you with your layout or the specific project you are working on. We can show you how to do science, physics, or electronic projects for school.

Learn how to make something out of nothing. Every time you throw something away, think about whether you could use it to make something for your railroad. 

Learn how to create architecturally sound buildings and bridges out of pieces of wood or sheets of Styrene.

Miniature landscaping is a three-dimensional art form. Create beautiful scenery out of wads of newspaper and plaster-cloth, or make waterfalls, rivers, and lakes with gloss media.

Automate train movement with advanced technology and electronics. Make your train stop at stations or industries for several minutes then start up again. Create automated sounds as the train passes by certain scenery. Use electronics to prevent trains from crashing into each other at crossings.

This is all within your reach at the Model Railroad Museum of Hampton Roads.

working on railroadWorking on a Model Railroad

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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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