Magic Valley Model Railoaders

12/16/2019

Here are some more photos from the Ho and lionel displays and also the g scale christmas

11/10/2019

Magic valley model railroaders is holding an open house on DEC. 7 STARTING 12:00 PM TO 4:00 PM. ADMISSION FREE REFRESHMENTS WILL BE AVIL. All scales will be running. For more info. Call karl 208 404 2151

07/21/2019

Our club was recently visited by Family and Friends Camping Club a national group who travel together each year. This year they chose Twin Falls and after feeding us lunch we gave them the royal tour of our layouts. We enjoyed their visit. Interestingly on the day of their departure one of their members (there were about 60), a gentleman from Wisconsin wandered in to our bldg and showed some interest with the ho layout. Our member, Kerley, was having trouble figuring out the wiring on the layout. This good man observed Kerley's frustrations and very casually remarked, "why don't you reverse those two wires". When this was done the layout ran like a charm. Thank you mystery man from Wisconsin.

05/21/2019

In June this year we have two events scheduled: On the 4th we will be visited by about 65 cub scouts who will receive the grand tour. This year we have our new building and all scales (n, ho, o and g) will have multiple trains running.

On the 15th is Filer Fun Days. Our club will have an entry in the parade at 11 am and the building will be open from noon to 5pm with all scales operating. With much of our emphasis on the outdoor large scale layout, not all gauges will be at the same level of completion and we apologize in advance for that but promise everyone a fun experience.

We are a well run, happy and courteous group and we now have an opening for new members to join .Dues are only $10 per month and you can bring your trains from home and run them on our brand new layouts

05/04/2019

It is with deep sorrow and respect that we reluctantly announce the passing of one of our members. Steve Hagerty was a long-time member and served in many ways. He was secretary and accountant, in charge of "n" scale and resource for all things financial.

Steve worked hard to overcome his medical handicaps and was a friend and mentor to alll.a

Goodbye for a while Steve, we will miss you.

04/23/2019

As time flies by the inevitability of the 2019 Twin Falls County Fair bears hard on us as we work to have as much accomplished prior to End August/Early September.

N scale, the smallest scale looks like they will have the majority of their layout completed for Fair time. It will be the most complete

HO scale, the most oft employed scale in the United States has an innovative layout with four interconnected "islands". We're rather proud of this new layout form and it is coming along nicely.

O scale or standard scale is the size we old folks got for Christmas when we were kids. It has three rails though it is disguised and looks like only two. The layout for this scale is coming along nicely and will be operative for the fair.

G scale, or garden scale, is the largest size and its home will be permanently outside. We have erected a beautiful metal overhang to protect it from the weather and a fence around it to protect it from vandals. The fence will be removed during the fair. It will be running both battery and electrical track steam locos and some 1950 era diesels.

All in all we are very optimistic about what fairgoers will enjoy at the Magic Valley Model Railroaders brand new building. New building, new layouts, new presentation!

Don't miss it!🚉🚎🏢🇺🇸

08/04/2018

finishing layouts

07/29/2018

With just a few weeks left before the Fair, the club is making good progress in the goal of having trains running in all four scales: G (largest), O (standard or Lionel size) HO (half of O and now the most used) and N (our smallest ). We will probably have little scenery done except for N scale, (That is really a two year project), but visitors will be able to see "work in progress". Stay tuned as the date gets closer!

06/04/2018

Our efforts to raise funds required to finish this new building project have been largely unsuccessful to date. If you, your family or your business would like to help (any amount is very welcome and appreciated) every First Federal Bank will accept donations on our behalf.......just tell them it's for Magic Valley Model Railroaders...... or mail to Doug Christensen. 1373 Silver Creek Way Twin Falls, Id 83301 or call Doug at 208-420-0945. Your help will be truly appreciated and is tax deductible. MVMR is a 501c3 entity.

05/31/2018

05/29/2018

OUR NEW BUILDING AT THE TWIN FALLS COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS. JUST COMPLETED, READY FOR INSPECTION NEXT WEEK AND THEN WE START MOVING IN WITH THREE TOTALLY NEW LAYOUTS INCLUDING LARGE SCALE ON THE EAST SIDE OF BUILDING. COME SEE US ON MOST SATURDAYS AFTER 12 NOON.