We have decided to upgrade its layout to use the latest digital control system. This upgrade
will allow us to run more trains on the layout at one time and take advantage of the the sounds and controls that are available on the latest locomotives. This will make running trains more interesting and more realistic.
Our layout was originally designed and built more than 50 years ago. It has proved to be very flexible and has stood the test of time well. However, we have decided to adopt the new digital technologies that are now available. We will be installing this digital technology throughout 2013.
This upgrade will not be cheap. Its cost goes well beyond what the club has been able to raise on a regular basis to maintain and operate the layout as it exists today. We need your help to accomplish this upgrade. We need $2,500 to fully complete the modernization. The thermometer to the right shows our progress toward meeting this goal.
We would appreciate your donation. Even a dollar or two would help. You can send your donation to:
GGMRC Modernization Fund
P.O. Box 14933
San Francisco CA 94114
Thank you for your support!
We will run two Thomas trains on our Junior Engineer Day this Saturday, June 19 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Kids can run a Thomas Train as well as a regular freight or passenger train. It is up to them to choose which.
Hope to see you there!
Over the past several months the members of the Golden Gate Model Railroad club have worked to fix many things that had become broken and needed repair. These repairs allow us to run more trains and help create a better viewing experience for the public. The repairs are made possible via funding from public donations. Below is a picture of the recently repaired and now operable roundhouse and turntable.
It is now 2013 and the Golden Gate Model Railroad Club is eager to begin a new year with changes, updates, and improvements. You may have noticed small changes to the layout including platform lighting at Union Station, animated house fire scene, operating crossing signals, and replacement of the trestle bridge at the peak of the mountain during the past year. This year promises to bring more animation and layout upgrades to train operations, scenery, and visible signals. These new additions and repairs are made possible by the GGMRC membership and public donations. Stay tuned for updates and news!
Each year, many lives are lost on the railroad tracks both by accidents and suicides. Operation Lifesaver works with both the railroads and nearby communities to promote awareness and safety around trains and the railroad right-of-way. The next time you’re around railroad tracks, look, listen, and live.
