05/25/2020
On this Memorial Day, could we each take one minute of silence to remember all those who made the ultimate sacrifice for the rest of us over the history of our Republic.
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Take a step back in time and discover the Fairfax Station Museum and the role it played in the history of Northern Virginia. A key element in the development of the regional economy from its completion on the Orange & Alexandria Railroad in 1854, it played a critical role in the American Civil War and was the center of local community life for almost a century until modern highways and rail transportation made local train depots a thing of the past. The Station was an important supply and medical evacuation site during the Civil War where Clara Barton, later the founder of the American Red Cross, assisted in relief and evacuation efforts in 1862 during the Second Battle of Bull Run. Museum displays, activities and events help preserve local history and promote railroading. Come explore Civil War history, railroading and the fascinating story of our local community.
Mission: The purpose of the Friends of the Fairfax Station, Inc. is to maintain and operate the rebuilt Fairfax Station Railroad Depot as a museum. Fairfax Station is rich in railroad, Civil War, and local history. The Friends of Fairfax Station foster an appreciation for this and offer programs and displays that interpret this history as well as supporting many model railroad clubs. All ages are welcome!
05/18/2020
Did you know that today is International Museum Day? The Fairfax Station Railroad Museum, along with thousands of others around the globe, invite you to attend our Museum virtually today and explore our local history.
When you do that you can find the answer to our next Trivia Question! How many signal flags are on display at the station and what are the different colors? As usual, only answers submitted via the Messenger tab below will be accepted. The person with the first correct answer will get one free admission to the museum when we open again. Good luck!
Simply click on the virtual tour on our webpage to start your journey today and thanks for visiting!
05/18/2020
The answer to last week’s trivia question was 66 gallons. Nobody submitted the right answer so look for our next trivia question later this morning. Thanks for playing and stay safe out there!
05/11/2020
Ready for the next Trivia Question Challenge? What is the capacity of the Water Supply tank located in the A End of our caboose? Only answers submitted via the "Message" tab below will be considered. Winner gets one free admission to the Museum when we open again! (Hint, you may want to explore the new Virtual Tour of the Museum for the answer!)
05/04/2020
We may not be physically open but you can still visit us virtually with our latest addition of a 3D Virtual Tour of the Museum! Check it out on our homepage - https://fairfax-station.org/ - and thanks to @Aeriallook for delivering such a great product!
05/01/2020
We have co-winners for our latest Trivia Question: Larry Waitsman and Scott McDonald - congratulations to both of you. Your names will be on a list at our admissions table for one free entry once we open again.
And the correct answer is:
Multiple companies used the same telegraph poles to run their lines. They used unique colors and/or shapes so linemen could identify their company’s lines.
Stay tuned for the next Trivia Quiz coming up soon!
04/30/2020
Well no one took a guess at our last trivia question so here are the answers: Virginia in 1914 and Virginia in 1988!
Moving on to our next question for a free admission to the Station when we re-open. REMEMBER, ONLY ANSWERS SUBMITTED VIA THE SEND MESSAGE BUTTON WILL BE CONSIDERED!
Insulators on the telegraph poles came in different colors and shapes? Why?
Good luck!
04/15/2020
Drum roll please! Time for the next Trivia Question! Winner gets one free admission to the Museum. Only answers received via the "Send Message" button will be accepted!
Two part question and you must get both parts correct to win!
(1) What state first required cabooses on all freight trains and what year?
(2) What was the last state to eliminate this requirement and what year?
Thanks for playing!
04/07/2020
Philip Kania is the winner of our second trivia contest question! He correctly identified the object in the picture as a Speeder manufactured by the Fairmont Motor Car Company. It could reach top speed of 40 mph. Congratulations Philip!
04/06/2020
Trivia Time! Be sure you ONLY respond via the Send Message feature as correct answers posted back to this post are ineligible! What is this a picture of, what company manufactured it, and how fast could it go? First to answer all three correctly gets one free admission when we open again! Thanks for playing!
03/30/2020
Winner winner, Chicken Dinner! Emily Sel was the first with the answer - "Angel of the Battlefield"
Congratulations Emily and thanks to the others who (quickly) submitted answers! Look for another Trivia question soon!
03/30/2020
Good Day! No one submitted an answer to our first Trivia Question so here is the answer. Fairfax Station served the following railroads before it closed: Orange & Alexandria RR; Orange, Alexandria & Manassas RR; Washington City, Virginia Midland and Great Southern RR; Virginia Midlands Railway; and Southern Railway.
So, let’s try this again. Remember, only “message” us your answer and the first correct answer get one free admission to the Museum when we can serve you again.
Because of her humanitarian actions during the Civil War, Clara Barton was called what?
03/19/2020
Hello out there in the "Social Isolation" world! We would like to continue to engage our community while we are closed so a few times a week we will publish a question relevant to our Museum and/or local history of the Fairfax Station area. We will offer the first person to answer a free admission to the Museum once we open again! Use the "Send Message" button below to provide us with your answer - don't just post your answer below please!
So here goes for the first question (sort of a Red-light Challenge for you Cash Cab fans):
The Fairfax Station served 5 different railroads before closing. Name four of those railroads. Go!
03/16/2020
Please take care of each other during these challenging times. See you soon!
03/11/2020
Regrettably we are closed this Sunday, March 15 out of an abundance of caution for our museum staff, train club members, and the general public.
03/05/2020
Tours Produced by UniGuide
A day at the museum this Sunday! Take our History Challenge or enjoy self-guided tours with our Uniguide Audio Tour (https://tinyurl.com/th3f9zj). Volunteers will conduct 60-minute walking tours of the museum neighborhood to give visitors a flavor of what life was lke on a small railroad community. (Tours begin at 1:15 and 2:30, weather permitting).
03/02/2020
Amazing creations with Local LEGO masters
Check out the shout out for our March 21/22 LEGO® Model Train Display put on by Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area LEGO Train Club Wamaltc! Fast forward to the two minute mark for the shout out. Thanks @montystrains for the great promo!
https://www.fox5dc.com/video/651693
https://www.fox5dc.com/video/651693
Local LEGO masters bring their amazing creations into the FOX 5 Loft!
03/01/2020
Thanks to everyone for the great turn out for Monty’s Train Show! See you next weekend!
03/01/2020
You have to 4 PM today to see these trains rolling in person!
03/01/2020
LEGO® Trains
Local modeling enthusiast Monty Smith shares his LEGO® layouts in this two-day event.
03/01/2020
LEGO® Train!
Local modeling enthusiast Monty Smith shares his LEGO® layouts in this two-day event.
03/01/2020
Local modeling enthusiast Monty Smith shares his LEGO® layouts in this two-day event.
Local modeling enthusiast Monty Smith shares his LEGO® layouts in this two-day event.
03/01/2020
Local modeling enthusiast Monty Smith shares his LEGO® layouts in this two-day event.
Local modeling enthusiast Monty Smith shares his LEGO® layouts in this two-day event.
03/01/2020
Local modeling enthusiast Monty Smith will share his LEGO® layouts today from noon to 4 pm.
02/29/2020
Lego trains running to 4 PM today and noon to 4 PM tomorrow! Where will you be!
02/29/2020
Local modeling enthusiast Monty Smith will share his LEGO® layouts today and tomorrow. Noon to 4 pm both days.
02/26/2020
Local modeling enthusiast Monty Smith will share his LEGO® layouts this Saturday and Sunday. Noon to 4 pm both days.
02/24/2020
Calling all kids (of all ages). Look what trains are running at the Station next Saturday and Sunday!
02/23/2020
Hands On Day today! Activities suitable for both adults and children, feature a variety of educational activities involving history and train modeling. Mini-workshops or activities focusing on artifact restoration and preservation might also be featured. Cost of crafts or materials for Hands On Day activities are included in the price of admission.
02/21/2020
Hands On Day this Sunday February 23! Activities suitable for both adults and children, feature a variety of educational activities involving history and train modeling. Mini-workshops or activities focusing on artifact restoration and preservation might also be featured. Cost of crafts or materials for Hands On Day activities are included in the price of admission.
02/16/2020
N Scale model trains running today from 1 pm to 4 pm! See you soon!
02/13/2020
N Scale Model Trains running this Sunday from 1pm to 4pm!
02/09/2020
N Scale model trains running today from 1pm to 4 pm!
02/06/2020
N Scale model trains running this Sunday from 1pm to 4pm! See you then!
02/02/2020
Thanks to everyone who came out for our Super Funday! See you next week!
Address
11200 Fairfax Station Rd
Fairfax Station, VA
22039
General information
Admission Fees: 13 yrs. and older: $5.00* ($6.00 for special events) 5 ~ 12 yrs.: $3.00 Children 4 and under: free Members: free *Seniors and military (with ID): $4.00
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Videos
You have to 4 PM today to see these trains rolling in person!
LEGO® Trains
Local modeling enthusiast Monty Smith shares his LEGO® layouts in this two-day event.
LEGO® Train!
Local modeling enthusiast Monty Smith shares his LEGO® layouts in this two-day event.
Lego trains running to 4 PM today and noon to 4 PM tomorrow! Where will you be!
Garden Scale Trackside View
Trackside view!
Garden Scale model trains running now!
Here’s what you missed today if you haven’t made it here yet! We are open from noon to 4 PM tomorrow!
A trip around the Station on the Garden Railway!
Party time at the Halloween carnival!
Halloween Carnival starting now!
If you could not make it to the Station today, trains running again tomorrow on Monday, September 2 from noon to 4 PM!
AMTRAK’s car train headed for Florida!
We even have a model train running back in the music section!
Steady crowds and everyone having a great time! If you miss us today plan to visit tomorrow (April 28) between noon and 4 PM.
Here till 5 PM today (Saturday) and from noon to four tomorrow (Sunday)!
Track level view of Monty's Trains & Lego layout
DJI Osmo Pocket camera sitting on a flat car taking video of layout.
Still an amazing crowd for the show!
Trains running until 5 m today and noon till 4pm tomorrow!
Trains Running Today Noon till 4pm
Can you spell L-E-G-O?
Trains Running Saturday Noon to 4 pm at the Station!
Can you spell L-E-G-O?
Hands on activities going gangbusters! We’re here to 4 PM!
2019 Jan G Scale Train Show
2019 January G Scale Railway Show
Crowds are building! Don’t be late! G Scale running to 4pm today!
Closing in 25 minutes but open again tomorrow from noon to 4pm!
We go till 5pm today and from noon to 4pm tomorrow!
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History Preserved Here!
Nearby museums
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Fairfax Station Railroad Museum
11200 Fairfax Station Road, PO Box 7 -
Washington D.C.
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Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center
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Janet Pastrick Historical and Fine Art
Fairfax 22030 -
3610 Old Lee Hwy, Fairfax
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Historic Blenheim/Civil War Interpretive Cent
3610 Old Lee Hwy, Fairfax -
11250 Waples Mill Rd, Fairfax
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11948 Fair Oaks Mall, Fairfax
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4134 West Ox Rd, Fairfax
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The Historic Sydenstricker Schoolhouse
8511 Hooes Rd, Springfield -
National Historical Swordsmanship Convention
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4606 Commons Dr, Annandale
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8500 Executive Park Ave, Fairfax
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Northern Virginia Regional Commission
3040 Williams Dr Ste 200, Fairfax
Other History Museums in Fairfax Station
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Fairfax Station Railroad Museum
11200 Fairfax Station Road, PO Box 7
Comments
Special Invite by Fairfax Station Railroad Museum. Of course if the lock-down is still on in September, this will be cancelled as we get closer to the date.
Fairfax Station Railroad Museum
NEWS & UPDATES
APRIL 2020
Hello Members, Volunteers and Contacts,
We hope you are all doing well and staying safe. We here at Fairfax Station Railroad Museum (FSRM) miss you all very much. We miss seeing you all on Sundays. We would like to keep you informed of our status and any information we think we should share if involves us.
First, we are still closed until further notice (once our Governor of VA gives the okay for us to open).
Remember to check of Facebook (see link below) for weekly Trivia Quiz that can earn you free entrance to our Museum, once we are opened.
Here is a noticed that was provided to Volunteer organizations. We would like to share this to our Volunteers and everyone else so you all know what's going on. Also these guidelines are good for everyone.
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Guidelines for Volunteers and Volunteer Organizations During COVID-19 Outbreak in Virginia
During this National Emergency, we understand that those who are not suffering from the virus or who may have already recovered from the virus, may want to help. However, all volunteer activities should adhere to critical health and safety protocols in order to:
- Protect Volunteers
- Protect Residents
- Protect Clients
- Protect Service Agencies
General Guidelines for Volunteers:
DO NOT attempt to volunteer if you have:
o Have experienced symptoms that could be related to COVID-19 in the last 14 days
o Been around anyone who has COVID-19 in the last 14 days
o Traveled to any foreign country in the last 14 days
o Been on a cruise or been in an airport in the last 14 days
o Been to an event where more than 50 people were in attendance in the last 14 days
DO NOT show up to volunteer for any activity without confirming that there is a need for the activity, that it will be conducted, and that volunteer support is needed and expected.
DO NOT consider volunteering if you live with or are in frequent contact with people in the higher-risk categories for the virus.
DO ask about any risk that may be associated with the task and DO NOT take part if you are uncomfortable with the level of risk.
DO practice universal infection control precautions.
o Clean and wash your hands before, during, and after volunteering for a minimum of 20 seconds.
o Avoid physical contact with others and maintain a social distance of 6 feet.
o Cover your cough and sneezes with your elbow or tissue.
o If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry.
o Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
DO call ahead to the service agency and ask if any additional safety precautions should be taken before, during and after the shift.
DO allow for extra time for additional screening from volunteer organizations or agencies to make sure you are cleared to volunteer for the task.
DO clean any used spaces thoroughly before and after, including table top surfaces and door knobs/handles.
DO use proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) if needed/provided for the task.
DO maintain the social distancing of 6ft apart ESPECIALLY when interacting with general public through meal pickups and deliveries. This is critical given the shortage of masks.
DO expect that shifts or opportunities may be cancelled; especially volunteer opportunities working with the vulnerable populations. Please be gracious and understanding.
DO register your capabilities and availability or find volunteer opportunities that may be available in your area.
General Guidance for Volunteer Organizations:
Realize that traditional services may shift.
Clean and sanitize gathering spaces or meal distribution sites regularly. Dispose of cleaning materials properly and contain any contaminated materials.
Do not compete in the market for scarce supplies that healthcare organizations and providers need every day to perform their duties.
If congregating is necessary for your task, consult public health partners and exercise extra measures.
Keep 6-10 foot social distance rules in place during tasks if possible.
Hang posters in facilities with best practices / social distancing / hand washing etc.
Provide sufficient and accessible infection control supplies (e.g. hand-hygiene products, tissues).
Clorox wipes and receptacles for their disposal) in all locations.
- When in doubt visit CDC or The Virginia Department of Health for recommendations.
For distribution/delivery:
o For people receiving meals from a distribution point, if a line forms there needs to be chalk or tape on the ground that reminds people to keep at least a 3f-6ft distance. The WHO recommends 6ft.
o For people who are giving meals, they also need to find a way to maintain at least 3ft if possible, use gloves, and wash hands frequently.
o With deliveries, setting meals or supplies on the doorstep and waving and holding conversation from that safe distance to protect the seniors and homebound vulnerable folks is key.
Make sure all volunteers understand any risks associated with the task you would like them to do and understand if they are not comfortable with that level of risk.
Screen all volunteers and clients as able and before using them.
o It is highly recommended to do temperature checks as volunteers come in for shift, especially if handling food.
o Consider having an isolation space ready in case anyone shows up with symptoms.
Realize that many volunteers are over age 65 and at a higher risk for contracting the virus.
Make sure you have the proper PPE available and make sure you train volunteers on its proper use before allowing them to do any tasks that require PPE.
For background and the most up-to-date information, please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Coronavirus Disease 2019 website: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services:
Twitter (https://twitter.com/HHSGov)
Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/HHS)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:
Twitter (https://twitter.com/CDCgov)
Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CDC)
Virginia Department of Health:
Twitter (https://twitter.com/vdhgov)
Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/VDHgov)
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Stay Safe. Hope to see you all sooner than later.
Mario Lucero
VP of FSRM
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CONTACT US
Info: [email protected]
Friends of Fairfax Station
11200 Fairfax Station Road
PO Box 7
Fairfax Station, VA 22039
703-425-9225
Here is our latest Newsletter. April 2020 Newsletter.
Our March 2020 Newsletter. Enjoy
click on link below. We were mentioned on FOX GOOD DAY DC... Thank you Monty!'
Here is our February 2020 Newsletter.
Enjoy!
More Pictures from Last weeks Holiday Craft Make n Take.
Below is Fairfax Station Railroad Museum January 2020 Newsletter. Enjoy.
Amazing! And it only took nearly a quarter century to build. 😊
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