The Model Train Show In Portland Everyone Should Experience At Least Once
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Katherine Green
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Train lovers take note: You have just two weekends left to catch this amazing model train show happening in North Portland. Featuring a 4200-square foot space packed with over thousands of feet of track modeled after Portland and the Columbia Gorge, this is one cool show that you are not going to want to miss.
Fully staffed with over 30 operators, there is plenty of action as the trains operate all day.
You will undoubtably recognize many landmarks along the tracks.
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The layout is designed to allow for visitors to easily move through the space, while featuring the Columbia Gorge through to Bend.
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Locating landmarks throughout the tracks is definitely a highlight.
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Built directly from original blueprints, the model is replicated to look exactly as the station did in the 1950s.
Around since 1947, the Columbia Gorge Model Railroad Club is one of the largest model railroad clubs in the Western United States and you should definitely visit their amazing production this season.
Tours begin at 8:45am, are $15 per person, and require advance reservations, which can be made online.
Admission is $8 for adults and $3 for children ages 3 to 11.
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The model railroad open house takes place at the club's building located at 2505 N. Vancouver Avenue.
For more information, visit the Columbia Gorge Model Railroad Club’s website.
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