Still time to donate!
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!
Pennsylvania RR Coal Train 1950 time period
Today the museum was open and this coal train was seen running through the completed scenery. Enjoy!
Two trains pass
Two trains pass and amuse our visitors
GG1 Under Power
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.
GG1 Under Power
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.
Steam Engine
Many trains were running during our museum day. Here is one.
Engineer's View of the Rockledge MR Museum
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.
Modern Freight Train at the RMRM
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.
Trains rolling
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.
Holiday Lights at the Rockledge Model Railroad Museum
Super volunteer Jack Eppert placed anchors on our building for the holiday banner and lights. Looks wonderful!
Our new bathroom
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.