Superstition Mountain Museum G Scale Model Railroad - Apache Junction, AZ
N 33° 26.825 W 111° 30.036
12S E 453473 N 3700964
This G Scale model railroad is located behind the Superstition Mountain Museum in Apache Junction, Arizona.
Waymark Code: WMRBRM
Location: Arizona, United States
Date Posted: 06/05/2016
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The Superstition Mountain Museum is dedicated to memory of mining and its role in developing Arizona. The model railroad is located behind the museum. It is a G scale model built in a U shape so that visitors will be able closely approach the display. It includes model towns, ranches and mines from the end of the 1800's. The railroad equipment was donated by a museum volunteer and other volunteers with modelling skills are involved in constructing the layout.
Scale: Large Scale: G Scale-1:22.5, Fn3 scale-1:20.3, or ½" scale-1:24
What is the herald of the layout? (Is there a featured railroad line(s) for the layout):
Unknown
What is the theme of the layout?:
Historic mining operations.
What is the era of the layout? (What time period does the layout depict?):
19th century.
Is there an admission fee? If so how much..:
Five dollars for the museum.
Is this location handicap accessible?: No
What type of location is this layout found in? ( Museum, Club, Hobby Shop, Business, Manufacturer,..:
It is located outside behind a barn on the museum grounds.
Layout Website: [Web Link]
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