Walnut Creek Model Railroad Society Announces Public Display Dates for 2025
Get Ready to Gawk at 4,300 Square Feet of Miniature Majesty!
Want to catch a glimpse of 4,300 square feet of miniature mountains, working signals, and freight trains weaving through walnut groves? Mark your calendar then, because the Walnut Creek Model Railroad Society (WCMRS) has unveiled its lineup of 2025 Train Shows. Clever pricks at the WCMRS are ready to let rail enthusiasts witness their legendary Diablo Valley Lines layout in action!
Hanging out at the clubhouse
Starting from January 2025, the clubhouse, nestled in Larkey Park (2751 Buena Vista Ave.), will open its doors once a month. The Friday night shows, featuring dramatic dusk-to-dawn lighting cycles, run from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., while Saturday sessions, during daylight hours, run from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Hold onto those dates
Check out the 2025 lineup:
(Note: The schedule is subject to change, so make sure to check wcmrs.org before you go.)
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For last-minute updates or group-tour details, head to wcmrs.org or call (925) 937-1888.
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Did you know?The WCMRS layout boasts:
- A scale-mile mainline with computer-controlled dispatching
- Working signals and sound effects mimicking modern railroading
- Hand-built scenery representing Mt. Diablo, a Central Valley farm district, and a spiral tunnel modeled after Tehachapi Loop.
Whether you're a foam-board hobbyist, a parent hunting down a rainy-day outing, or just someone who loves the soothing rumble of a passing freight, the Walnut Creek Model Railroad Society has a date - and a train - waiting for you in 2025!
Visit the Walnut Creek Model Railroad Society (WCMRS) clubhouse in Larkey Park from January 2025 to catch a glimpse of miniature home-and-garden landscapes alongside a scale-mile mainline with working signals and sound effects. You can enjoy the Friday night shows, or Saturday sessions, as the stunning layout, featuring miniature mountains and an intricate freight-train network, comes to life under dramatic lighting cycles. Be sure to check the WCMRS website for updates and group-tour details before you go.
