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Public Events

Some Model Train Clubs own traveling modular displays they take to events to showcase their hobby.  MGRS does not own such a display, however we DO have a very dedicated team of members who volunteer time & their own equipment to operate a functioning G Scale layout for the duration of the events you see highlighted here. 


Members are welcomed to join this Team at MGRS.  The motivation for doing these Events is not only to recruit new members, but the primary function is informing people about the world of G Scale trains. 


  For each venue the layout changes- depending on size, the number of loops run from 2 to as many as 8 running trains at one time.  Scenery is always changed up and usually set for the holiday or season.  Volunteers always on hand to answer questions and demonstrate what it takes to run inside and or outside with trains this size.

THE GREAT TRAIN SHOW - Shakopee, MN

This National Traveling Train Show tours all across America and stops in Shakopee, Minnesota, at the Canterbury Downs facility every fall.   Well attended with vendors and layouts.  This particular photo highlights a wooden double helix built by MGRS member Jim Shaver of Mound, MN used in 2021.  Show was held October 26 & 27, 2024 and planning on being at the 2025 event next fall.

CENTURY COLLEGE TRAIN SHOW - Maplewood, MN

Due to space limitations, and basically a swap meet for modelers, this show allows one layout to be featured during the one day show.  This is our only show that is elevated and place on tabletops, with dimensions 9x32 feet; a challenge for sure, but we make it work.  Displayed on  March 29, 2025.  Next show in November 2025

RANDOLPH RAILROAD DAYS - Randolph, MN

 Randolph, MN is a small town about 25 miles south of the Twin Cities with much railroad history.  The K-12 school gymnasiums are filled with vendors and model train layouts.  Profits from this show go to the new Randolph History Museum  that opened in 2025.  Show was held  on March 22 & 23 in 2025 and next one in March 2026

 

TCMRM TRAIN SHOW - St. Paul, MN

This fundraiser supports the Twin City Model Railroad Museum of St. Paul, MN, and is an All Scale Vendor & Layout one day show held in the Education Building on the State Fairgrounds in St. Paul.  Occurs twice a year in May and September. Will be displaying on May 10, 2025

 

McLEOD COUNTY FAIR - HUTCHINSON, MN

The McLeod County Fair is a wonderful Fair located in Hutchinson, MN just an hour west of the Twin Cities.  MGRS runs trains from 9am-9pm each day of the fair in a beautiful Commercial Building.  Our debut was 2024 there and we've been invited back for 2025.  This free admission Fair will run August 14-17, 2025.

SCOTT COUNTY FAIR - Jordan, MN

Scott County Fairgrounds are in Jordan, MN and  hosts a five day fair at the end of July every year.  MGRS premiered there in 2022,  ran in  2023,  and also in 2024 with a huge floor display in the Commercial building. We will have our huge floor display running July 23-27, 2025 once again.  Hope to see you all there.

CHRISTMAS IN THE VILLAGE - Farmington, MN

New in 2022, MGRS member Don Bolt created a G Scale Christmas layout in the historic library building of the Dakota Village.  Open the first two weekends of December, many people visit this building and more for their Christmas, celebrating the heritage of the region.  Will return in 2025 for it's fourth year sharing the Spirit of Christmas Trains.


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