Elizabethtown Model Railroad Open House: Jan 7-8, 2-4pm

The model railroad club has a fine assortment of toy trains and model scenery gathered in an indoor landscaped setting. Come see the club’s O-gauge, HO-gauge, N-gauge, Z-gauge and standard gauge trains and trolleys laid on 1,200 feet of track during one of their Open House events. Club members will be available to answer questions. Admission is FREE.

Open House is January 7 and 8, from 2-4 pm.

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