By Bud Thompson
What awaits you at the Rails to Sails Train Show?
There will be three different sizes (Scales) operating during the show.
N Scale
The Centerpiece of the show will be an N Scale modular layout covering an area of approximately 31′ x 36’. This layout is being assembled and operated by members of the 4dNTRAK N Scale group that represents the National Model Railroad Association in the Pacific NW Region. The group has been in operations for over 20 years, and no layout has been repeated, and this one is no exception. For the first time the layout will include ramps for loading cars onto a ferry that will travel across the layout and unload the railcars onto another ramp after the journey. There will also be a Scavenger Hunt with items located on several of the modules.
N Scale represents model railroading at a size of 1 foot = 160 feet.
We hope you will come to see this unique modular layout.
HO Scale
A permanent part of the exhibit is a an HO Scale model of the Northern Pacific Railway’s Half Moon yard. Where, with the push of a button, you can send a train off to Seattle or Portland. You can see the real rail yard across the street from the museum.
G Scale
Visit the G Scale layout and challenge yourself to “Deliver the Goods” by putting a train together, and going to different companies, deliver full cars, pick up empty cars and return them to each supplier.
Then you can visit one of several booths with representatives from various railroad related organizations. Come by and see us for First Annual Rails to Sails Train Show. The show runs from March 17 to 20 and is open from 10am to 4pm each day. Thursday night is “Free Third Thursday” from 5pm to 8pm.
Please join us at the Foss Waterway Seaport Museum and Event Center located at 705 Dock Street, between the Northern Pacific Railway’s Half Moon Yard, and the Foss Waterway. Take I-705 to the 4th Street bridge, turn right and cross the bridge. 4th Street becomes Dock Street as it turns to the right. The museum is the second building on your left.
We’ll be seeing you at the Train Show!!!!!!
Bud
