The Randall Museum will be closed in observance of Independence Day. The members of the Golden Gate Model Railroad Club want to wish all of you a happy and safe 4th of July. We will continue our normal operating session the following weekend, July 11.
New technology and construction is coming to the Golden Gate Model Railroad Club. As part of the effort this year to upgrade and expand the GGMRC’s layout, the first phase of signal and track upgrades is underway.
First, the proposed grade crossing at Foothill Boulevard near Marysville Station is under construction. This will provide a safe crossing and warning to motor vehicle and pedestrian traffic as well as trains departing and approaching the Fairfield area.
Second, block signals are being installed at the Sonora station to control rail traffic heading up and descending the Sonora Grade. Older “dwarf” and “pot” signals will be replaced with signal towers and masts that provide better visability for train crews.
During the construction, we ask the public be patient with the upgrades as they will require further testing and might obstruct the view of the scenery and passing trains.
On Saturday June 13, the Bay Area Prototype Modelers (BAPM) met in Richmond, CA to display their model railroad projects and finished models. Several GGMRC members were present to demonstrate their latest creations and current works in progress.
The BAPM is a collection of railroad enthusiasts with a passion to finding vintage or current prototypes to model after. You can read more about them here.
The GGMRC is open to the general public for viewing every Saturday between 10am to 4pm. Members are available to answer any questions regarding model railroading, or general questions about railroad operations and how to get started in the hobby. Some members are actual railroad employees and can share experiences, stories, and answers on various railroad topics.
As a courtesy to the GGMRC members and the Randall Museum staff, please remember to pick up and dispose of your snacks and beverages. The GGMRC believes in providing a clean and safe environment for everyone.
We’re moving into the twenty-first century at long last. The website, languishing since 2002, was in dire need of a facelift. Even more importantly, it needed the capability for club members and fellow rail fans to contribute and interact.
panorama of our train layout
And so that’s what we’re doing, and what you’ll see here. Fear not, all the old content and history of the GGMRC website will be migrated here in short order.
Welcome, again, and when you’re in the neighborhood please stop on by!
Please enjoy the April 2003 issue of Railhead magazine, resurrected from our archives.
