Mountain Empire Model Railroaders

Mountain Empire Model Railroaders The Mountain Empire Model Railroaders are the volunteers behind the Johnson City Railroad Experience.
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05/31/2026

During the events over the weekend we were able to catch another visitor exploring the MEMRR trackage. Milwaukee Road #269 was caught thundering past Mueller Candy Supply with a short but heavy freight as it approaches the trestle at Alsop Gorge. Stay tuned for more updates and videos coming soon!!

And just like that the show is over. After it was all said and done, our 10th Annual Big Train Show was a huge success w...
05/31/2026

And just like that the show is over. After it was all said and done, our 10th Annual Big Train Show was a huge success with plenty of positive feedback from all of you which we are beyond happy to hear. We want to thank all of our vendors and layouts both new and old for joining us for this year’s show and can’t wait till we meet again!! We also want to thank all of our staff and volunteers for helping out both at the show and the Johnson City Railroad Experience to give our guests the best experience possible at both locations. Thank you also to ETSU for the continued use of the Mini Dome to where can bring this all together even with our organization no longer being on the campus. Last but definitely far from being least we want to thank all of you who came out to see this year’s show. It’s because of all of you that we continue to push to make sure each year is better than the last. Thank you all so much for coming out and your continued support throughout the years!!

Throughout the week we will be showcasing the various layouts seen at the show which we hope you all will enjoy. Until then stay tuned here for more updates, videos, and train show coverage coming soon!!

05/30/2026

And just like that the show is over and all the vendors and layouts have gone home. We hope everyone gets home safe and be sure to have a bite sometime along the way. Maybe at a local Waffle House like we see here on the Sipping & Switching layout where we catch a meeting between a Kansas City Southern and Norfolk Southern lash up heading in one direction and a high priority CSX train heading in the opposite direction. Thank you all again and stay tuned here for some upcoming train show coverage!!

The doors are open for the final day of the Big Train Show!! Stop on in to check out the layouts and catch some of these...
05/30/2026

The doors are open for the final day of the Big Train Show!! Stop on in to check out the layouts and catch some of these final deals until they’re gone. We will be running from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM so still plenty of time left in the day. We’ll see you there!!

05/29/2026

Although a lot is happening at the ETSU Mini Done that doesn’t mean the MEMRR was missing out on all the fun. During the event we had a bunch of visitors from Sipping & Switching and other groups checking out the layout and even getting a chance to run their own equipment. One of these visiting trains was lead by Pacific Electric #1505 which we see here running through the valley with a load freight including a narrow gauge 4-4-0 that is being transported. Stay tuned for more updates and videos coming soon!!

IT’S SHOWTIME!!Doors are opening up now at 12:00 PM and we will be running all the way to 6:00 PM. Can’t make it today? ...
05/29/2026

IT’S SHOWTIME!!

Doors are opening up now at 12:00 PM and we will be running all the way to 6:00 PM. Can’t make it today? No problem!! We will be open again tomorrow from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Tons of vendors and layouts to see so hop on board for this year’s Big Train Show!! See you all soon!!

05/28/2026

This evening we are busy behind the scenes getting ready for the opening day of the Big Train Show. While everything is getting set up at the ETSU Mini Dome we can see things are busy up on the branch line of the MEMRR. Norfolk & Western #2180 is seen handing an excursion special along the branch as it rumbles over the bridge entering the town of Evelyn. We can’t wait to see everyone tomorrow and be sure to watch out here for coverage on the Big Train Show. Until then keep tuned in here for more updates and videos coming soon!!

Vendors are rolling in and the everything is really shaping up quickly for our biggest show ever!! Things kick off tomor...
05/28/2026

Vendors are rolling in and the everything is really shaping up quickly for our biggest show ever!! Things kick off tomorrow, Friday the 29th at 12:00 PM and runs till 6:00 PM. See you all tomorrow!!

We’re charging full steam ahead today with our preparations for the Big Train Show with more of our vendors and layouts ...
05/28/2026

We’re charging full steam ahead today with our preparations for the Big Train Show with more of our vendors and layouts coming in as we speak to start setting up. We’ll see you all tomorrow at the show!!

Photo credits go to Connor McMullen.

05/27/2026

Not too often we catch some local night train action in Downtown Johnson City be sure did catch a good one about a week and a half ago. Norfolk Southern Pennsylvania Heritage Unit #8102 along with Norfolk Southern #4132 were seen hustling a mixed freight through downtown making their way towards Bristol as the train disappeared from the city lights and into the night. Stay tuned for more updates and videos coming soon!!

Address

207 N Boone Street Suite 2000
Johnson City, TN
37604

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 4:30pm
Thursday 10am - 4:30pm
Friday 10am - 4:30pm
Saturday 10am - 4:30pm

Telephone

(423) 439-3382

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