The Rockledge Model Railroad Museum is located in a former hosiery mill. It features exhibits about the history of the industry and local railroads.
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Operating as usual
Oh no! Due to the statewide restrictions, our Museum Days planned for this Saturday and Sunday 12/12 and 12/13 are canceled. We’ll miss you! If you’re able and you’d like to help us out, donations of any amount are welcome at https://www.facebook.com/GATSME. Please stay safe!!
You have seen the new state directives that go into effect on Saturday. They limit our building to ten or fewer persons. We have cancelled the Museum Days for this weekend. We do hope to open in January.
The Museum will be closed this Saturday and Sunday due to the new state directives. We plan to be open again in January.
Rockledge Model Railroad Museum's cover photo
Walk or drive by the museum to see our decorations. Jim, Dean and the crew did a fine job this year. Thanks all!
Thank you donors, we appreciate your help in making a new roof possible.
Thank you friends and supporters for the donations.
Thank you donors! We received a good number of nice gifts on Giving Day.
Giving Day is here and donations to our roof fund are needed. Very soon, we will have a contractor on site and a new roof will be installed.
We love our donors. Bob just added $100 to our roof fund. Thank you Bob!
We have reached Giving Day, December 1. Please donate to our roof fund and push us over the top of our goal of $55,000.
Tomorrow is #givingtuesday! Please consider a donation to the Rockledge Model Railroad Museum via our club page, https://www.facebook.com/GATSME. We still need some incidental work related to the roof, and we rely on generous support from people like you. We are a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. Thanks! And be sure to stop by on Sat/Sun Dec 12th and 13th, to say hi and see our progress.
On Tuesday donations can be made via our GATSME page, our GoFundMe page or by check to our building at 323 Montgomery Av Rockledge, PA 19046. We are a 501 c3 not for profit and will provide a letter for your tax files.
Rockledge Model Railroad Museum's cover photo
Tuesday is Giving Day and we would appreciate your gift. We have a new roof on the way and still need a few dollars to finish the job.
From all of us at the Rockledge Model Railroad Museum to all of our friends, supporters and neighbors.
Reminder that Tuesday December 1 is Giving Day. We would appreciate a donation towards our new roof which is now on order.
Mark your calendar! We have two museum days coming up, Sat 12/12 and Sun 12/13, noon-3pm both days. Happy Thanksgiving to all our friends, family, and fans. 😊
This is how the scenery evolves. Over time more the railroad will look like this.
Visitors check out the new sections.
More progress has been made - stop by Saturday Noon to 3 PM to see it. Social distancing of course.
Saturday is Museum Day from Noon to 3 PM. Stop by with a mask on.
Mark November 14 on your calendar. The museum is open noon to 3 PM.
Mark your calendar! Our next open house is Saturday, November 14th, noon-3pm. See you there!
Make a note of December 1 and plan to give to your favorite charities. We hope you select us. Thank you!
We’re proud to be a Thrivent Choice®-enrolled organization.
Through the Thrivent programs, we are eligible to receive grant dollars, fee-free donations, and support from Thrivent Action Team service projects.
To learn more about Thrivent’s membership benefits and generosity programs visit thrivent.com/generosity
We are a month away from Giving Day. Visit our Gatsme page or GoFundMe page to donate. Mail checks to 323 Montgomery AV in Rockledge. We would appreciate your donation, which might be tax deductible.
Rockledge Model Railroad Museum's cover photo
Today the museum was open and this coal train was seen running through the completed scenery. Enjoy!
Rockledge Model Railroad Museum's cover photo
Help us out with a donation by shopping Amazon on Tuesday the 13th and Wednesday the 14th via Amazon Smiles. We get a donation from each purchase made. Thank you!
The Museum is open NOW until 3 PM. Stop by. Masks of course.
We have been cleaning surfaces and will open today Noon to 3 PM. Masks are required.
We are open today Noon to 3 PM. Stop by. Masks and social distancing please.
323 Montgomery Ave.
Rockledge, PA
19046
The SEPTA Regional Rail Fox Chase station is three blocks east of the museum. SEPTA buses run on Huntingdon Pike a block away.
The museum had the grand opening in September 2018. We are open the second Saturday of each month from noon to 3 PM. Memberships are available and we are looking for friends that can help us.
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Giving Day is here and donations to our roof fund are needed. Very soon, we will have a contractor on site and a new roof will be installed.
Mark your calendar! Our next open house is Saturday, November 14th, noon-3pm. See you there!
Today the museum was open and this coal train was seen running through the completed scenery. Enjoy!
Two trains pass and amuse our visitors
The Pennsylvania RR selected the GG1 to power trains from New York to Washington in 1935. The last ones were taken out of service in 1984. That is an impressive 50 years of service. For those that know a little more about them, yes the pantographs should be raised. We leave it to your imagination about the power. Is it extension cords, batteries, solar panels or just magic.
The Pennsylvania RR selected the GG1 to power trains from New York to Washington in 1935. The last ones were taken out of service in 1984. That is an impressive 50 years of service. For those that know a little more about them, yes the pantographs should be raised. We leave it to your imagination about the power. Is it extension cords, batteries, solar panels or just magic.
Many trains were running during our museum day. Here is one.
Thanks to small POV video cameras, we can show you the view of the model railroad from the cab of an engine. This is what a real railroad engineer sees through the window of the engine. As of May 2019, much track and some scenery are in place. You still see how we build things to make them look realistic. When this section is 'done' all of the supports, wires and wood will be hidden from view.
The Reading Crusader passes through Douglassville. These streamlined steam engines are local favorites. We are open until 3 PM.
Train watching near Birdsboro, PA.
This Norfolk Southern train is typical of today's railroading.
Trains are rolling today.
At 2 PM on Sunday September 9, the Rockledge Model Railroad museum held the official grand opening. President Doug Baer said a few words about our history and then Jim Finnegan cut the ceremonial rail. This was followed by two toots, our bell and a most appropriate All Aboard. About 300 visitors came in to see what we have built. Thanks to all that stopped by and make plans to return.
It is 4:15 on a rainy Sunday and we have a constant stream of visitors. Thanks to all of our supporters.
A little teaser of what has been done in the last six months -- enough track laid and electrical in to run trains around two loops. Stop by on July 4th 9 AM to 1 PM to see more.
Super volunteer Jack Eppert placed anchors on our building for the holiday banner and lights. Looks wonderful!
A walk into our new bathroom thanks to many contributions.
Here we gather prior to our walk in the Rockledge 4th of July parade. Watch for more photos later.
The museum has a nice new entrance which is welcoming to all. On the outside a large landing leads to our donated yellow door with a railroad type handle. Inside is an air lock and the second donated door. Lights inside and outside guide your way. Note the new sign donated by a club member. The decorations are for Independence Day 2018.
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