The fall Circus Days at the Twin City Model Railroad Museum are almost here! The event runs from October 13th-16th during normal hours. 

What are Circus Trains?

Circus trains began in the 1870s, by replacing the shows that moved by slow animal-drawn wagons. Over the years these trains grew in length as the train cars switched from wood to steel construction. Circus trains typically consisted of three types of cars: large animal cars, flat cars loaded with colorful wagons and passenger cars for the workers and performers.

The greatest number of circus trains operated between 1920 and 1950. Over those years many merged and others went broke. Our Circus Trains reenact these operations on several of our layouts! 

Admission:

Admission to this special event is included in the Museum’s regular admission price of $10 per person, Children 4 and under are admitted free of charge. Family and group rates are available!

The museum is open late on on Saturday, October 27th! Join us for a unique event! See some "spooky" trains on the layouts, a coloring station and more! From 4-7 pm we will turn down the lights and hand out treats! Regular admission rates apply!​​​​​​​