Marty Quaas, Palmer, AK

Every year in late February into early March, the city of Anchorage puts on its annual winter festival, the “Fur Rendezvous” known locally as “The Rondy”. This year the Rondy starts on February 27 and runs through March 8. The Rondy hosts many events such as sled dog racing, carnival rides, parades and includes several Model Railroad displays. There will be Model Railroad displays set up in the Alaska Railroad Depot by the Military Society of Model Railroad Engineers (MSMRRE) as well as in Russian Jack Springs Park by the Northern Lights Model Rail club.

The dates and times for these are as follows:

The MSMRRE at the Alaska Railroad Depot, 411 West 1st Avenue, Anchorage:

  • Friday, February 27 from 9 am to 6 pm
  • Saturday, February 28 from 7 am to 8 pm
  • Sunday, March 1 from 10 am to 8 pm
  • Monday, March 2 from 9 am to 6 pm
  • Tuesday, March 3 from 9 am to 6 pm
  • Wednesday, March 4 from 9 am to 6 pm
  • Thursday, March 5 from 9 am to 6 pm
  • Friday, March 6 from 9 am to 6 pm
  • Saturday, March 7 from 7 am to 6 pm

Please note that the MSMREE display will not be open on Sunday, March 8.

The Northern Lights Model Railroad club in Russian Jack Springs Park, 5200 Debarr Road, Anchorage:

  • Friday, February 27 from 4 to 8 pm
  • Saturday, February 28 from 12 noon to 6 pm
  • Sunday, February 29 from 12 noon to 6 pm
  • Friday, March 6 from 4 to 8 pm
  • Saturday, March 7 from 12 noon to 6 pm
  • Sunday, March 8 from 12 noon to 6 pm

For more information contact me at cswrrceo@mtaonline.net.