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Model HO Gauge Railroad Exhibit

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Address: 223 W. Austin Street, Jefferson, TX 75657

Latitude/Longitude: 32.755496, -94.346096

Web site: click here

Phone: (903) 665-2775

Pricing: $

Description:

A few years ago the Jefferson Texas Historic Society & Museum members found out that the R. D. Moses Model Railroad was going to be given to a town that would cherish and take care of this model that was created out of love for trains and Texas. Once the Moses family members visited Jefferson Texas they decided that it was the perfect fit for a permanent home to Mr. Moses’ huge model that he and his friend spent over 30 years creating.

The T&P HO gauge model railroad layout depicts the Texas & Pacific Railway of West Texas in the 1950s. The details of the layout are magnificent with no detail left to chance. Today the model is housed in a 1900’s replica Train Depot behind the Jefferson Historic Museum. To really bring the model to life even more a local artist painted a backdrop in keeping with the scenery of Texas.

Jefferson’s Cypress Bayou Model Train Club was instrumental in getting the model railroad layout to Jefferson and the club is committed to operate and maintain the layout for the Museum. When you are there, please take a moment to thank the club members for their diligent efforts.

The Railroad Museum is open Mon-Thurs 11AM and 2PM, Fri & Sat 9:30AM to 4:30PM, Sun 12:30PM to 4:30PM
Closed on New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

From the Author: In 2012 when the Model Train first came to Jefferson and the doors opened to the new building that houses the model, I was in awe of the craftsmanship and detail of this massive display. I could not take my eyes off all the little towns that are on it and in every building I was looking at the things in the rooms. With each street scene there are so many things to look at I could go back over and over again and see something new every time. "The exhibit is a must see in Jefferson for train lovers of all ages and guages."


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