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Model Trains from Coast to Coast

Whether you enjoy visiting the Golden Gate Model Railroad Club or you prefer model railroading in the comforts of your own home, this great past-time has lasted for more than 100 years.  From the early Lionel models to contemporary brass and plastic prototypes that are ready made or custom built, model railroading is a once [...]

Project Cabazon Update: 7/29/10

As the summer months roll by, work also continues on at the Golden Gate Model Railroad Club.  Thanks to Project Cabazon much needed repairs and upgrades have made the GGMRC a more animated and safer model railroad!  Repairs include trackage on the Washoe Loop, the public highway crossing near the Fairfield Station, and yard tracks at [...]

The Eco-friendly Way to Travel

As the summer season begins, Americans will be taking time off their busy schedules for much needed rest and relaxation.  With uncertainty in the oil and auto industries, rising fuel costs, and ever increasing traffic on both the nation’s highways and airports, railroads provide a viable alternative to travel.  Learn more about how trains are [...]

Look, Listen, Live

Each year, many lives are lost on the railroad tracks both by accidents and suicides.  Operation Lifesaver works with both the railroads and nearby communities to promote awareness and safety around trains and the railroad right-of-way.  The next time you’re around railroad tracks, look, listen, and live.