Holiday Model Train Show Returns To Union County

UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Holiday Train Show and Open House is returning to Union County at the A. Paul Mallory Railroad Center for visitors of all ages, from Friday, Nov. 25 to Sunday, Dec. 11.

Visitors can get an up-close look at special trains traversing the club’s huge 11,000-square-foot layout. Included are famous trains of the past such as the Santa Fe’s famous Super Chief and the Pennsylvania Railroad’s Broadway Limited, along with AMTRAK’s Acela Express and many, many more.

"The Model Railroad Club has provided a generation of Union County residents and visitors with a unique window into the art, craft, history and technology of model railroading, and the Commissioner Board is very proud to support their work. We are all looking forward to the Holiday Train Show," said Commissioner Rebecca L. Williams.

On display includes a sprawling HO scale layout at the Railroad Center that can be seen from several different levels, including an eye-level view, a birds-eye view from a gallery, and “peek-a-boo” access points within the layout itself.

Also on display is a massive new expansion of the layout, enabling visitors to see how track is being hand-laid, and how mountains and scenery are created. Model Railroad Club members will also explain the planning and engineering behind the unique bi-level corkscrew loop.

Rounding out the displays are detailed G-scale and N-scale layouts along with other railroad memorabilia.

There is also a small play area and a railroad-themed gift shop at the Railroad Center.

• Three Weekends: Nov 25-Nov 27, Dec 3-Dec 4, and Dec 10-11
• Opening Day, Fri, Nov. 25 – 11 am – 6 pm
• Saturdays (Nov 26, Dec 3 & 10), 11 am – 6 pm
• Sundays (Nov 27, Dec 4 & 11), 11am – 6pm

• The A. Paul Mallory Railroad Center, Jefferson Avenue, off Route 22 East, Union Township (behind The Home Depot)
• Building is wheelchair-accessible.
• Parking is free

• Purchase tickets online:www.themodelrailroadclub.org
• Purchase tickets at the door: Saturdays 1-4 pm ONLY at The Model Railroad Club
• In Advance: $9/adult, $4/child (3-11), $7/Seniors (60+)
• At the Door: $10/adult, $5/child, $8/seniors
• Children age 2 and under are admitted free.
• Groups of 10 or more can call (908) 964-9724 for discount information.

• All visitors must observe posted COVID-19 guidelines.

All proceeds from the Holiday Train Show support the operations of The Model Railroad Club, Inc.