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In the News
ABC Channel 6: Old Boise Model Railroad hosts 19th Annual Holiday Open House
Old Boise N-Scale Model Railroad held the 19th Annual Holiday Open House in downtown Boise on Saturday. Model train enthusiasts of all ages got the chance to watch model trains run through re-creations of scenic towns, mountains, and industries.
Dec. 28, 2019
Boise State Public Radio: "You Know The Place" Visits The Old Boise Model Railroad Club
Looking for a new holiday tradition? We have a recommendation for you: the Old Boise Model Train Club. Boise State Public Radio’s “You Know The Place” podcast recently visited the club. Take a listen to this special presentation on Idaho Matters.
Dec. 4, 2019
Idaho Press: Trains Chug Down the Track and into the Heart
Model trains — and those who love them — have been around since the late 1800s, "from the latter half of the steam engine era," said Ian Tompkins, 27.
Tompkins and about a dozen others are active members of the Old Boise Model Railroad Club. They meet at the club's permanent site in the basement of the Old Boise building at the corner of Sixth and Main streets in Boise from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. every Tuesday. But at Christmas time, they also host an open house on Saturdays, bringing in hundreds, both young and old, who just want to see the N-scale trains in action.
Dec. 24, 2018