Friday, February 17, 2012

MA: Check out model trains at Heritage museum this weekend

From MetroWest Daily News, Massachusetts: Check out model trains at Heritage museum this weekend LEXINGTON — All aboard for model railroading fun on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 18 and 19, at the National Heritage Museum.

For February school vacation week, the Northeast Ntrak Modular Railroad Club will be at the Lexington museum Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. to display historically accurate miniature trains.

The Ntrak trains are smaller than most traditional model trains but constructed with remarkable attention to detail.

Kids, parents and railroad enthusiasts of all ages will see trains climb mountains and chug through passes, shunt freight cars and use branch lines to hook up with specialized cars for the many industries and stations along the way.

Admission to the train display is $5 for individuals and $7 for the whole family.

The National Heritage Museum is located at Marrett Road, Lexington

It is typically open Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For the train weekend, it will also be open Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. The museum is free.

For information, call 781-861-6559 or visit www.nationalheritagemuseum.org.

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