WASHINGTON STATE HISTORY MUSEUM’S ANNUAL MODEL TRAIN FESTIVAL ‘COMING DOWN THE TRACKS’
Pulling into the ‘Station’ Dec. 26 – Jan. 3
TACOMA-Nov. 17–Get out your conductor’s hat for the Washington State History Museum’s
13th Annual Model Train Festival! Every floor of the Museum will house model trains from
Dec. 26 through Jan. 3. This event, included in the price of Museum admission, celebrates the
golden age of railroads with nine model train displays and fun for all ages.
The Annual Model Train Festival draws the largest attendance of the year for the History
Museum, increasing admission seven times the Museum’s weekly average during the festival.
This year’s Festival features layouts from
• 4D PNR HO Modular Group
• Kid’s Play G-Scale
• Mary’s Big Circus
• Mount Rainier N-Scale
• Pierce County Lionel Club
• Tacoma Northwestern Model Railroad Club
• a LEGO® holiday display by TrainBuilder Productions
• a Playmobil® display by Steven Goldenbogen
• a booth from the Washington State Operation Lifesaver
• The largest permanent model train layout in the state by the Puget Sound Model Railroad Engineers
ParentMap and the Children’s Museum Tacoma will provide hands-on activities for the youngest train fans Dec. 27 and 28.
Whether you long for the nostalgic days of steam engines, or have a playful longing for LEGO®s on wheels, there’s sure to be model train that inspires your imagination. For more information please visit our Web site, WashingtonHistory.org, or call 1-888-BE THERE.
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About the
Washington State History Museum
The Washington State History Museum, flagship of the Washington State Historical Society, is located at 1911 Pacific Avenue in downtown Tacoma, just off 1-5. The Washington State History Museum presents exhibits, programs and events that bring Washington's history to life. The Washington State Historical Society has been dedicated to collecting, preserving and vividly presenting Washington's rich and varied history since 1891.
HOURS - Tuesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., with extended hours and FREE admission every third Thursday from 2 - 8 p.m. The Museum is open Sunday noon – 5 p.m.
ADMISSION - $25 for families (two adults and up to four children); $8 for adults; $7 for seniors, age 60
and above; $6 for students and military with valid ID; children, age 5 and below, and members are always
FREE.
CONTACT – 1-888-BE THERE, www.WashingtonHistory.org
Media Contact:
Marketing Office
public relations coordinator
Washington State History Museum
Washington State Historical Society
253-798-5877