Old Town Model Railroad Depot

10/01/2021

East and West coast railroads meet as the “Empire State Express” enters town and a Santa Fe Northern leads a freight train in the background.
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Stop by Thursday to Sunday, 11am-6pm and see what different trains are running each day!
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09/04/2021

Shotgun Tom Kelly stopped by the Depot today! We are always happy to see him and chat about our shared hobby.

Have you spotted his billboard in our layout? Next time, take a look on our city side and see if you can find it.

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Shotgun Tom Kelly stopped by the Depot today! We are always happy to see him and chat about our shared hobby.

Have you spotted his billboard in our layout? Next time, take a look on our city side and see if you can find it.

#shotguntomkelly #KCBQ #KEarth to #siriusxm #sandiegomuseums #sandiegotrains #railroading #miniaturetrain #oscale #ogauge #classictrains #railfans #modeltrainstagram #modeltrainsofinstagram #scalemodel #modelrailroader #oldtownsandiego #oldtowndepot #oldtowntrains #oldtownmodelrailroaddepot ⁠#toytrain #toytrains #modeltrains #trains #trainstagram #modeltrain #classictrains

09/01/2021

Great news: We are open Labor Day! Come visit us this holiday weekend and see the trains in action. ⁠
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Open hours: ⁠
Thursday - Sunday: 11am - 6pm⁠
Labor Day Monday: 11am - 5pm⁠
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If you prefer to book a PRIVATE VISIT to the museum, we are once again offering our popular Private Experiences—45 min just for you and your family (maximum 6 people).

More info and to book visit: https://bit.ly/2G4YfQL

Great news: We are open Labor Day! Come visit us this holiday weekend and see the trains in action. ⁠
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Open hours: ⁠
Thursday - Sunday: 11am - 6pm⁠
Labor Day Monday: 11am - 5pm⁠
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If you prefer to book a PRIVATE VISIT to the museum, we are once again offering our popular Private Experiences—45 min just for you and your family (maximum 6 people).

More info and to book visit: https://bit.ly/2G4YfQL

08/11/2021

Seeking a part-time Museum Guide to welcome guests, guiding them through the exhibit, and assisting with admissions, donations, and retail sales.

Old Town Model Railroad Depot is a museum and retail store dedicated to model trains. We serve locals as well as tourists from around the world.

The Depot is great fun for kids of all ages and we are looking for a friendly, positive Museum Guide who will enjoy interacting with people and learning about model trains (if you are not already an enthusiast).

Museum Guide duties and responsibilities include working closely with customers to determine their needs, answer their questions about our products and recommend the right solutions.

You should be able to promptly resolve customer complaints and ensure maximum client satisfaction.

To be successful as a Museum Guide, you should stay up-to-date with the products we offer and maintain our museum's visual appearance in high standards.

Ultimately, the duties of a sales associate are to achieve excellent customer service, while consistently meeting the museum's sales goals.

08/02/2021

Who ya gonna call?? #ghostbusters

Visit us Thursday thru Monday, 11am - 6pm in Old Town, San Diego.

07/19/2021

❗New Hours Alert❗ We are changing our hours and will be open Thursday - Sunday, 11am - 6pm. No reservations needed. ⁠
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Take a break from the heat this weekend and visit us in Old Town, San Diego. We are waiting to greet you at the Depot.

https://oldtowntrains.com/visit

❗New Hours Alert❗ We are changing our hours and will be open Thursday - Sunday, 11am - 6pm. No reservations needed. ⁠
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Take a break from the heat this weekend and visit us in Old Town, San Diego. We are waiting to greet you at the Depot.

https://oldtowntrains.com/visit

07/12/2021

Seeking a part-time Museum Guide to welcome guests, guiding them through the exhibit, and assisting with admissions, donations, and retail sales.

Old Town Model Railroad Depot is a museum and retail store dedicated to model trains. We serve locals as well as tourists from around the world.

The Depot is great fun for kids of all ages and we are looking for a friendly, positive Museum Guide who will enjoy interacting with people and learning about model trains (if you are not already an enthusiast).

Museum Guide duties and responsibilities include working closely with customers to determine their needs, answer their questions about our products and recommend the right solutions.

You should be able to promptly resolve customer complaints and ensure maximum client satisfaction.

To be successful as a Museum Guide, you should stay up-to-date with the products we offer and maintain our museum's visual appearance in high standards.

Ultimately, the duties of a sales associate are to achieve excellent customer service, while consistently meeting the museum's sales goals.

07/04/2021

Today we celebrate the 245th year of our nation’s independence! Come down and see what trains are running today in Old Town. Have a safe and fun holiday!
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We are open till 5pm today.

05/25/2021

⭐ Enter our weekly giveaway for a Family Membership to the Old Town Model Railroad Depot in Old Town, San Diego. ⭐

Winning is easy! Simply visit us and show us proof of full vaccination and you can enter to win. We select a winner weekly, so there will be lots of opportunities to enter.

Your membership will be good for an entire year and includes free admission for your household (2 adults, up to 4 kids). If you already have a membership, we will allow you to gift your winning membership.

Reminder that we are open Thursday - Sunday, 11am - 7pm. Hope to see you soon!

⭐ Enter our weekly giveaway for a Family Membership to the Old Town Model Railroad Depot in Old Town, San Diego. ⭐

Winning is easy! Simply visit us and show us proof of full vaccination and you can enter to win. We select a winner weekly, so there will be lots of opportunities to enter.

Your membership will be good for an entire year and includes free admission for your household (2 adults, up to 4 kids). If you already have a membership, we will allow you to gift your winning membership.

Reminder that we are open Thursday - Sunday, 11am - 7pm. Hope to see you soon!

05/21/2021

It’s National Bike to Work Day! What if you live too far from your work to bike? A bike is the best way to accomplish that last mile while commuting by train. Check your local trains to see if they allow bikes onboard.

It’s National Bike to Work Day! What if you live too far from your work to bike? A bike is the best way to accomplish that last mile while commuting by train. Check your local trains to see if they allow bikes onboard.

05/09/2021

I would like to introduce myself. I’m Mana. 👋 My husband, David, and I own the Old Town Model Railroad Depot. I’m also a mother to this amazing 4-year-old. We want to wish all the mothers out there a wonderful Mother’s Day. Thank you for believing in us and supporting us through all the ups and downs in life. Including when we had the crazy idea to buy a train museum in November of 2019. ❤️ Hope to see you all at the museum soon. Reach out if you have any questions. 🚂

I would like to introduce myself. I’m Mana. 👋 My husband, David, and I own the Old Town Model Railroad Depot. I’m also a mother to this amazing 4-year-old. We want to wish all the mothers out there a wonderful Mother’s Day. Thank you for believing in us and supporting us through all the ups and downs in life. Including when we had the crazy idea to buy a train museum in November of 2019. ❤️ Hope to see you all at the museum soon. Reach out if you have any questions. 🚂

05/06/2021

We THANK all of our nurses on National Nurses Day and everyday for all of their hard work. We are grateful for what you do and for getting us through the toughest year imaginable. 🙏 ❤️ 👨‍⚕️👩🏻‍⚕️

We THANK all of our nurses on National Nurses Day and everyday for all of their hard work. We are grateful for what you do and for getting us through the toughest year imaginable. 🙏 ❤️ 👨‍⚕️👩🏻‍⚕️

04/30/2021

We got some goodies in the mail! We are pleased to say we’ve added a new Lionel Legacy system to our museum, expanding our DCS base. ⁠
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What does this mean? It means we get to run more trains for visitors that are different, and change out locomotives more often! ⁠
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This is also a great addition for our volunteers that operate on our layout to run equipment they haven’t had a chance to! Make sure to come by and see what trains are running as they can be different each day you come. ⁠
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Annual memberships are now available to locals and returning out of town guests! - Ask at the front desk.⁠

We got some goodies in the mail! We are pleased to say we’ve added a new Lionel Legacy system to our museum, expanding our DCS base. ⁠
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What does this mean? It means we get to run more trains for visitors that are different, and change out locomotives more often! ⁠
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This is also a great addition for our volunteers that operate on our layout to run equipment they haven’t had a chance to! Make sure to come by and see what trains are running as they can be different each day you come. ⁠
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Annual memberships are now available to locals and returning out of town guests! - Ask at the front desk.⁠

04/19/2021

The Old Town Model Railroad Depot is finally back open to the public

We are open! Good Morning San Diego recently aired a piece about our reopening and our unique history.

As many of you remember, we purchased the museum in November 2019, right before it was due to close forever. A few months later, the pandemic started and we had to shut down. With the support of the community, our employees, and loyal visitors/shoppers, we have been able to survive and reopen our doors.

Stop by and say hi to us Thursday - Sunday, 11am - 7pm.

Learn about visiting or shopping online: https://www.oldtowntrains.com/

04/14/2021

We are hiring a part-time Museum Guide! Join our wonderful team. Model train knowledge is not required. We will happily share our love of the hobby with you. Tag someone who might be interested!

Apply today: https://indeedhi.re/3wVyzMv⁠

Start date: Early May 2021

We are hiring a part-time Museum Guide! Join our wonderful team. Model train knowledge is not required. We will happily share our love of the hobby with you. Tag someone who might be interested!

Apply today: https://indeedhi.re/3wVyzMv⁠

Start date: Early May 2021

03/30/2021

Old Town Model Railroad Depot updated their business hours.

Old Town Model Railroad Depot updated their business hours.

03/30/2021

Old Town Model Railroad Depot updated their website address.

Old Town Model Railroad Depot updated their website address.

03/30/2021

Old Town Model Railroad Depot updated their phone number.

Old Town Model Railroad Depot updated their phone number.

03/25/2021

Great news! We are now open Thursday - Sunday from 11am - 7pm. Get out of the rain today and pay us a visit. For more info: https://www.oldtowntrains.com/visit/

03/17/2021

We are happy to announce our reopening to the general public! The trains are running and the snow is still on the city side of our layout. Come enjoy it before it "melts" away in early April.

We are at limited capacity (25%) and masks are mandatory.

HOURS:
Friday - Sunday
11:00am - 7:00pm

ADMISSION:
Adults: $10
Kids (2-14): $5
Under 2: Free
Seniors / Military Discount: 10% off

We are also still offering our Private Experiences, so if you prefer to have the museum to yourself, please book a visit on our website.

To plan your visit: https://www.oldtowntrains.com/visit/

02/08/2021

Private Model Train Display | Old Town Model Railroad Depot

You can now book a Private Experience for you and your household (up to 6 people) on our website!

Reserve Now: https://bit.ly/3q34k2m
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Friday - Sunday | 11am - 7pm⁠
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Each private visit will last 45 minutes and you will have the whole place to yourself! Our staff will sanitize before and after each visit and everyone over 2 years old is required to wear a mask. This is the only way to see our trains in action as the museum remains closed to the general public.⁠

Reserve Now: https://bit.ly/3q34k2m
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Call us if you have any questions. Otherwise, we look forward to seeing you for a retail visit or a Private Experience soon.

As of July 2nd, the Old Town Model Railroad Depot will be opening its model train museum and train gifts shop on a private reservation basis. Book now!

01/29/2021

Old Town Model Railroad Depot

Happy #InternationalPuzzleDay (1/29/21)- We've got a new shipment of puzzles and we are ready to celebrate. Shop our entire collection on our website.

01/27/2021

Did you miss us? We've got shipments of new inventory and we are ready to reopen! Our retail store is opening its doors again this Saturday and Sunday from 11am - 7pm. Come visit us, say hi, and pick up some new trains, puzzles, books, or toys. ⁠⠀
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Starting next week we will be open Friday - Sunday from 11am - 7pm.⁠⠀
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Unfortunately, our museum side remains closed. We hope to start those engines soon. ⁠Stay tuned!

Did you miss us? We've got shipments of new inventory and we are ready to reopen! Our retail store is opening its doors again this Saturday and Sunday from 11am - 7pm. Come visit us, say hi, and pick up some new trains, puzzles, books, or toys. ⁠⠀
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Starting next week we will be open Friday - Sunday from 11am - 7pm.⁠⠀
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Unfortunately, our museum side remains closed. We hope to start those engines soon. ⁠Stay tuned!

01/13/2021

Our physical location is temporarily close, but you can still shop online!

Our doors are closed, but our love for trains is still here. For now, please visit our website to shop online. Your purchases will allow us to remain in business and welcome you back again when it is appropriate. ⁠
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SHOP: http://bit.ly/3oGxzHG
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Even though we are closed, we are still adding new inventory to our online shop.

12/24/2020

Merry Christmas! Santa is on his way. Hope all the good girls and boys (and grownups) out there get everything they wished for this year. Ho! Ho! Ho! 🎅⁠
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Even though our doors are closed for now, we are still thinking of you all and looking forward to seeing you in 2021.

12/17/2020

This weekend is your last chance to shop in person at the Depot. ⁠
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🎁 Open Saturday and Sunday, 11am - 5pm. 🎁 ⁠
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We will then be closing our doors till January. Stay tuned on social media for reopening updates.⁠
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Don't worry though, you will still be able to shop on our website: https://bit.ly/2KDXPmA

In fact, we appreciate every sale and all the support you can give us during this time.

12/09/2020

Looking for a train for around the Christmas tree? 🎄 We've still got a few sets left! Visit the link below to choose a beautiful train set that will last you for many years to come! ⁠

Shop train sets now: https://bit.ly/3gthG3Y

12/08/2020

CA lockdown update: Our museum is still closed and our retail hours will be reduced till the end of year. Scroll down for our open days/hours. Your support in-store and online is vital to our survival, so please take this time to shop local this holiday season! We appreciate it!⁠

Shop now: https://www.oldtowntrains.com/shop/
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Store hours:

Saturday 12/13: 11am - 5pm⁠
Sunday 12/14: 11am - 5pm⁠
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Saturday 12/19: 11am - 5pm⁠
Sunday 12/20: 11am - 5pm⁠
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We will be closed for the rest of December and hope to welcome you all back in 2021. ⁠
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#shoplocal #shoplocalsd #shopsmallsandiego #buylocalsd #traingifts

11/27/2020

Guess what? We have a Black Friday / Small Business Saturday / Museum Store Sunday / and Cyber Monday sale too! Pick a day this weekend and come visit us—online or in person—to take advantage of 15% off our entire store. Time to check off your gift list. Prices as marked.

Shop: https://www.oldtowntrains.com/shop/

Use code: HOLIDAYTRAIN15
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🎁 Trains 🎁 Toys 🎁 Books 🎁 Automobiles 🎁 Apparel 🎁 Home Goods 🎁 and more! ⁠
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Discount expires November 30, 2020.

11/26/2020

Today we look back at 2020 and express our thanks to all of you that have continued to support us through these difficult times. We are grateful for your understanding as we try to adjust along with the daily changes we face. Your generosity is what will get us through this. The best way to support us is to shop at our store (in person or online) and make a donation if you can:

https://www.oldtowntrains.com/donate/
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We thank you again from the bottom of our hearts.⁠
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Reminder: Our entire store is 15% off till 11/30.