Keystone Model Railroad Historical Society

ABOUT OPERATING SESSIONS

 

KMRHS is an "operations focused" club meaning we run the Keystone Midland like a real railroad would operate. Trains run on a schedule with specific destinations, cargo and work. Operations are coordinated by dispatchers, run by crews, and even have 'paperwork' to do like a real railroad.

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If that's appealing to you and you'd like to consider joining the club, come to an operating session. You can meet our members and get 'hands on' with our operations. Please click "contact us" above, tell us a bit about your model railroading background and experience, and we'll coordinate a visit.

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Operating session guests are typically partnered with a current member to learn how to operate a train. This usually starts by observing your partner member operating a train, then working with them to run a train together. Normally, by the end of the first session, you'll serve as the 'crew' of a train under your member's supervision. 

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​If you'd like a more 'casual' experience of KMRHS, where you can simply watch the trains run and view the layout, check out our Events Calendar for open houses and our holiday display layout at Ft. Hunter.

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2025 SCHEDULE

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• January 21

• February 18

• March 18

• April 15

• June 17

• July 15

• August 19

• October 21

• November 18

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