model railroads

Model Railroads Clubs & Museums: North America, Pacific Region

The Pasadena Model Railroad Club operates the Sierra Pacific Lines, one of the largest HO Scale operating Model Railroads in the world covering almost 5000 square feet. The railroad has over 30,000 feet of hand laid steel rail. The 1700 foot single to quad track mainline with ten cabs allows for operating of up to ten 30 foot trains (up to 60 cars long). Yard panels throughout the railroad allow for operation of another 15 to 20 trains. We’ve even got 300 feet of traction for trolley and Pacific Electric enthusiasts and in fact are looking for people who would be interested in expanding our traction operations.

Sierra Pacific Lines operates trains from all eras, Steam Diesel, modern freight, old freight, classic passenger trains, and Amtrak. Breathtaking scenery, operating semaphore signals, and theatrical lighting all combine to make this Model Railroading as you always dreamed it could be. Come on by for the show of a lifetime.

This is the official website of the Sacramento Central Railroad, operated by the Sacramento Modular Railroaders (SMR) of Sacramento, California. […] We are a club for model railroaders, beginners or experienced, who enjoy any or all parts of this exciting hobby. During our operating sessions we pick up cars from and deliver cars to computer generated locations on the layout set up on that particular day, while passenger and special trains operate on the mainline.

The mission of the San Diego Model Railroad Museum is to preserve the heritage of railroading through a series of miniature representations of California railroads; research and preserve the history of model railroading; and educate the public in the many different aspects of railroading.