Alto model train museum - Altoona, PA
N 40° 30.870 W 078° 23.896
17T E 720419 N 4488116
This club has several layouts in multiple rooms at 1117 9th Avenue. The location is open to visitors on the third full weekend of each month, from 10am - 4pm.
Waymark Code: WM14G4N
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 07/03/2021
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The model railroad club displays a different scale and layout in several rooms of the building.
The Lego layout is slightly wider than O.
There is a G scale train running on an elevated track around the perimeter of the entrance room.
There are HO and O scale layouts throughout the building.
One HO scale layout depicts the Horseshoe Curve area. This has both Conrail and Norfolk Southern engines, so is mixed timescale.
There are many additional cars on display on shelving around the rooms.
The club also hosts a swap meet in November and provides a Christmas display for a light driving tour in town.
Scale: Other (select this option if there is more than one scale used)
What is the theme of the layout?:
The HO layout was representing the Horseshoe Curve section on the Norfolk Southern Mainline
What is the era of the layout? (What time period does the layout depict?):
Various
Is there an admission fee? If so how much..:
Free admission – donations accepted!
Is this location handicap accessible?: No
What type of location is this layout found in? ( Museum, Club, Hobby Shop, Business, Manufacturer,..:
This is in a building dedicated to the train collections.
Layout Website: [Web Link]
What is the herald of the layout? (Is there a featured railroad line(s) for the layout): Not listed
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