Central Florida Railroad Modelers – Orlando, FL

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Checking out the model railroad of the Central Florida Railroad Modelers

If you have stumbled acrossed this post then you might be a fan of trains and model railroads. Well I have been to a place that has been called as “Orlando’s best kept secret” when it comes to that. It certainly has lived up to it since it has existed a little shorter than the time I have lived near it!

The secret is that of the Central Florida Railroad Modelers Club.  Ever since I was a youngster and my dad had put together a train set in the basement, well it was always fun to go play with them. Trying not to run the engines to fast and flying around the corner and winding up on the floor. However as I got older and start reading some I was introduced to “Model Railroader Magazine” It was then I really had an appreciation for model trains and layouts, they looked so realistic! Continue reading “Central Florida Railroad Modelers – Orlando, FL”

National Train Show – Orlando, FL – August 4-6, 2017

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Getting ready for a day of model trains at the Orange County Convention Center

Well this has truly been a fun weekend at the start of August of 2017. I have had the chance to check out the National Train Show here in Orlando, FL. The show was held at the Orange County Convention Center. A dear friend of mine had told me about the show and I just had to see it for myself. This was the first time I had ever attended one of these events and I just have to say that I was more than impressed with what I had experienced. If you are like me and being a train fan, the railroad memorabilia alone is enough to get you going. Continue reading “National Train Show – Orlando, FL – August 4-6, 2017”