The Chippewa’s mission is to provide hands-on access to all interested hobbyists of 1" scale Live Steam Railroading
The Chippewa’s mission is to provide hands-on access to all interested hobbyists of 1" scale Live Steam Railroading
Our model railroad is 1/12 scale (1 inch to the foot). Work days April through October Saturday or Sunday mornings) to learn how to maintain and build a model railroad in 1/12 scale. Public Run Days run from June to October, 2nd and 4th Sundays (plus 1st Sunday in October). Check the schedule link above for the complete schedule. There is
Our model railroad is 1/12 scale (1 inch to the foot). Work days April through October Saturday or Sunday mornings) to learn how to maintain and build a model railroad in 1/12 scale. Public Run Days run from June to October, 2nd and 4th Sundays (plus 1st Sunday in October). Check the schedule link above for the complete schedule. There is no ticket charge for rides; donations are accepted. Suggested donation $5/person or $20/family per visit.
Each month (Sunday mornings before run days), come learn how to maintain a 1-inch scale railroad for model trains. The primary project on work days is typically track work. With 1800 feet of mainline, there is always track work to do! Tamping and aligning, tie replacement, and checking the more than 360 pairs of joint bars, each with 4 nu
Each month (Sunday mornings before run days), come learn how to maintain a 1-inch scale railroad for model trains. The primary project on work days is typically track work. With 1800 feet of mainline, there is always track work to do! Tamping and aligning, tie replacement, and checking the more than 360 pairs of joint bars, each with 4 nuts and bolts that work loose, are just some of the regular maintenance projects the railroad requires to maintain optimal operating conditions. No expertise is necessary: we are more than happy to show you how!
Each winter, find us at the Lincoln Train Show (trains running) and Council Bluffs Train Show (display only). Catch up with us in the off-season, and talk trains. See Schedule for dates, times and locations Note: in 2024 the Lincoln train show will occur as normal in February, but the Omaha/Council Bluffs train show will not be happening (again).
Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and fund our mission of sharing the live steam model railroading hobby. We accept cash and checks on site, as well as Venmo here and on site.
