Waco Doll and Train Show to be held at the HOT Fairgrounds This year’s Waco Doll and Train Show will have the largest ever train show display. There will be more than 3,400 square feet of scale modular layouts in G, O, HO, N, and Z. CentraMod’s proven 12’x38′ O Scale modular layout will also be on display. Participating from out of town will be the AustNtrak Model Railroad Club from Austin, Texas and Northwest Crossing...
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On Wednesday, June 13th, 25 children aged 7 to 11 visited CentraMod to learn about modeling and running trains. They visited on the second day of a three day “Train Camp” experience that was offered through the Temple Railroad and Heritage Museum. At the end or their day at CentraMod, the children received a date nail as part of their care package. Railroad tie date nails have a date stamped in their head. For example, a nail with a...
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On Wednesday, June 13th, 25 children aged 7 to 11 visited CentraMod to learn about modeling and running trains. They visited on the second day of a three day “Train Camp” experience that was offered through the Temple Railroad and Heritage Museum. As the children arrived at the CentraMod club house, there were divided into small groups named after historical named passenger trains. These group names were the The Scout, The Texas...
Read MoreOn Wednesday, June 13th, 25 children aged 7 to 11 visited CentraMod to learn about modeling and running trains. They visited on the second day of a three day Train Camp experience that was offered through the Temple Railroad and Heritage Museum. As the children arrived at the CentraMod club house, there were divided into small groups named after historical named passenger trains. These group names were the The Scout, The Texas Chief, The Super...
Read MoreCentraMod volunteers will support the Temple Railroad and Heritage Museum by running the Handcar Park for young museum visitors. This month the following groups are scheduled to visit: Boys and Girls Club of Gatesville Rogers’ Little Eagle Daycare Rogers’ Elementary First Church Preschool Fort Hood Day Care If your group is interested in scheduling a special tour of the Handcar Park or the Temple Railroad and Heritage Museum, call...
Read MoreThe Temple Railroad and Heritage Museum will host author Dr. J. Parker Lamb for a book signing event at the museum Saturday, August 11th, from 2:00PM to 4:00PM. Dr. Lamb will be signing his latest book, Evolution of the American Diesel Locomotive (Railroads Past and Present). The museum is also hosting a “luncheon with the author” from 12:00 noon. Reservations are required and are $10.00 per person. Call 254-773-4759 to make your...
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