The Detroit Model Railroad Club - Holly, MI
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Team Farkle 7
N 42° 47.529 W 083° 37.656
17T E 285102 N 4741082
Established in 1935, moving around several times until they wound up at the Michigan State Fairgrounds in 1958. Here in Holly since 1974.
Waymark Code: WM3A5T
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 03/03/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member TheBeanTeam
Views: 77

Now located in the former Holly Theater, the Detroit Model Railroad Club operates the Detroit Union Railroad. In 2010 the club will be celebrating their 75th anniversary.

The club purchased the building a couple years after they moved in and are currently working with the Oakland County's Main Street Program in developing a new facade for the building. I hope they restore the old theater marquee.

Open to the public Saturdays and Sundays once a month or so (see their website for their schedule), viewers can stroll along the walkway and enjoy the view of Duncan Junction, Bear Mountain, the city of Durrance, and the small town of Walkerville.

The Detroit Model Railroad Club had planned on completing the entire railroad in their first ten years. Thirty-four years into it amd so far they've got about 25-30% accomplished. Revisions and changing technology being the biggest set-backs. When completed, viewers will be able to see a scale model of Detroit on the lower level of the building.
Scale: O Scale-1:43.5 or 1:45 (Eur) ,1:48 (US)

What is the herald of the layout? (Is there a featured railroad line(s) for the layout):
Patterned after several Midwest cities, the Detroit Union Railroad has about 4000 feet of track in place.


What is the theme of the layout?:
Combination


What is the era of the layout? (What time period does the layout depict?):
Steam and Diesel


Is there an admission fee? If so how much..:
ADULTS - $4.00 SENIOR 65 AND OLDER - $3.00 KIDS/TEENS 5-18 - $2.00 KIDS UNDER 5 - FREE


Is this location handicap accessible?: No

What type of location is this layout found in? ( Museum, Club, Hobby Shop, Business, Manufacturer,..:
Club


Layout Website: [Web Link]

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