This workshop continues at the museum (815 Lake Street, Roscommon, MI 48653) on Thursdays 4-6pm. It will run through the spring of 2026. You may drop in on the classes if you email to make the instructor know you are attending. The classes are offered to adults and kids (11 - 16). Email historic.model.trains@gmail.com for more information or for reservations. At this time, the class is covering scenery making. A new workshop will commence at the end of the year with the course outline that follows. Details for it will be posted in fall.
Model Railroad Coarse for Beginners
Day 1: Railway Modeling Your Way Location
Layout Size and Modeling Scale
Day 2: Planning the Layout
Purchasing/ Budget
Day 3: Benchwork/ Tools
Track/ Power Supply
Day 4: Wiring Track and Lighting (DC or DCC)
Day 5: Landscaping
Day 6: Backdrops/ Fascia/ Skirting
It’s the Journey not the Destination