This Web Page is to provide an Index of Model Railroad Hobby sites in Alaska , and to the Model Railroading in Alaska Newsletter. This is all about Model Railroading in Alaska, from Z scale to the big, outside scales, even 1 to 1 scale (preservation). It is not limited to modeling the Alaska Railroad, but includes any Alaska modeler's subject or road, whether it be Alaska, BN, ATSF or UP. While most of the information supplied is from clubs, I would also encourage groups and individuals to participate. This is intended to be a free exchange of information about Model Railroading in Alaska. The companion, Model Railroading in Alaska Newsletter is up-loaded on or around the middle of each month. The material presented in this Web site and Newsletter may be freely reprinted, but all original rights are maintained by the Web Master/Editor, Marty Quaas.
I would like to invite any and all the Model Railroad Clubs, Groups and Individuals in Alaska to participate in this Web Page and Newsletter.
If you have an event which you would like to have included in the What's Happening in Alaska section, please submit the information to the Web Master ready to upload.
What's Happening in Alaska:
The Alaska Live Steamers just north of Wasilla will be operating on weekends through the fall. The Alaska Live Steamers are located adjacent to the Museum of Alaska Transportation and Industry. To get to the track, at Mile 47 of the Parks Highway, take Museum Drive about a mile and jog a couple hundred feet to the right to enter the parking lot.
The Tanana Valley Model Railroad Club located in the Fairbanks depot will have their railroad open for visitors every morning for about an hour before train time.
The Friends of the Tanana Valley Railroad located in Pioneer Park in Fairbanks, will be operating their steam engine on July 4 and 25, and on September 7.
This year, the Annual CSWRR Open House will be on September 12 and 13. Mark your calendar now and plan to attend. This is great opportunity to visit this Model Railroad, enjoy watching the operation and chatting with the friendly crew. Bring the family, bring a friend, bring yourself and have a great time with fellow Model Railroaders.
In Anchorage, the Northern Lights Model Railroad Club will be continuing to hold its monthly Public Open House on the fourth Sunday afternoon of the month. These Open Houses have been well attended and have brought several new members into the club. The next Open House will be on Sunday, June 28, from 1 to 5 PM, followed on July 26.
CSWRR Operating Session Schedule
Afternoon Session on
Saturday, June 27, at 1 PM
Evening Session on
Saturday, July 11, at 6 PM
Afternoon Session on Saturday, July 25, at 1 PM
Evening Session on Saturday, August 8, at 6 PM
