Train Day at Los Altos History Museum will take place Sunday, Sept. 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The hands-on, all-ages event offers interaction with train enthusiasts, steam and electric model train displays, robotics demonstrations by The Spartan Robotics, and Lego train-building activities. Singer/songwriter Michael McNevin performs train songs from 1-2 p.m., and local author Robin Chapman will sell signed copies of "The Valley of Heart's Delight" from noon-2 p.m. Historic train footage about California's early film industry will screen in the upper gallery. Participating clubs include BAGRS Live Steam Group, Golden State Toy Train Operating Society and CCC On30. A historic maintenance railway motor car will be on-site. Admission is $10, free for members and children 12 and younger; food will be available. More information: losaltoshistory.org/TrainDay2025.
Train lovers, history buffs and families are invited to climb aboard for Train Day at Los Altos History Museum on Sunday, Sept. 14, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Train Day is a hands-on, all-ages event, with opportunities to interact with train enthusiasts, explore steam and electric model trains and try robotics. This year's event also features train-themed music, books and film. Singer/songwriter Michael McNevin will perform a special set of train songs-both originals and covers-from 1-2 p.m.
Historic train footage highlighting the role of California's early film industry will be screened in the upper gallery, while demonstrations by local high school team The Spartan Robotics will add a contemporary touch. Hands-on activities include building Lego trains. Participating clubs displaying their model trains include BAGRS Live Steam Group, Joan Hodnett of the Golden State Toy Train Operating Society, and CCC On30. Visitors will also be able to peek inside a historic maintenance railway motor car brought on-site by Art Carmichael.
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