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 (3rd or 4th Saturday) to learn how to maintain and build a model railroad in 1/12 scale. Public Run Days run from June to November, 2nd Sundays (plus 1st & 4th Sundays in October). Check the schedule link above for the complete schedule. There is no tic
Our model railroad is 1/12 scale (1 inch to the foot). Work days April through October (3rd or 4th Saturday) to learn how to maintain and build a model railroad in 1/12 scale. Public Run Days run from June to November, 2nd Sundays (plus 1st & 4th Sundays 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 (usually last Saturday), 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 bol
Each month (usually last Saturday), 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 2022 the Lincoln train show will occur as normal in February, but the Omaha/Council Bluffs train show will not be happening (again).
