The Western Development Museum (WDM) is excited to welcome back its annual Thunder Creek Model Train Show on Saturday and Sunday, March 18 and 19 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
“We’ve been able to host their model train show here and we’re just thrilled. It’s usually a very busy and wonderful event and we have invited exhibitors from all the prairie provinces to come and attend with their displays,” said Karla Rasmussen, WDM education/public programs co-ordinator.
Sincethe model railroaders are always changing up things and making new additions to the models, Rasmussen encourages everyone to come back because there’s always something new to see.
To complement the Model Train Show, the WDM also has real life-size railroad artifacts in the building that tie in nicely with the show.
Rasmussen says, “It’s a great way to kind of bring that to life in a different way.”
She encourages everyone to enjoy the craftsmanship and attention to detail that the model railroaders put into their exhibits. The creativity is astounding with all kinds of original landscapes made by hand, as well as some curious additions that bring interest.
The model train show is very popular, as people from all over the province take the drive to Moose Jaw to come and see it.
Seniors especially enjoy the nostalgia of seeing earlier versions of diesel-electric trains and the steam locomotives of the past.
“It’s just phenomenal to see people’s eyes light up,” Rasmussen said. “It’s going to be a marvellous event and we’re looking forward to welcoming this event this year; it’s been such a long time.”
This event has no age limit and is free to attend for all WDM members. Regular admission applies for non-members. Regular admission applies to non-members. There is an on-site concession (cash only) that will be available for all visitors.
For more information, visit https://wdm.ca/moose-jaw/visit/location/.
