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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 25 & 26, 2025 and planning on being at the 2026 event next fall.

CENTURY COLLEGE TRAIN SHOW - Maplewood, MN

Due to space limitations, and basically a swap meet for modelers, this show allows two layouts 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.    Next show is on April 11, 2026

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 maintain & fill the new Randolph History Museum  that opened in 2025.  Next show will be held  on March 28 & 29 in 2026.

 

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, entertained in 2025, and plan to be back in 2026. 

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 2026 for it's 5th year sharing the Spirit of Christmas Trains.


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