Have you ever heard of The Toy Train Barn Museum? Several NCOG members had a chance to visit this place recently and really enjoyed it. Lots of trains on display and lots of trains running on many well decorated train layouts.
It's a few hours from the Chicago area, but well worth the trip.
Check out this map for thier location. The Toy Train Barn Museum.
The NCOG Model Railroad Club was host to two busloads of visitors from LOTS, the Lionel Operating Train Society, in early July, 2015. Here are some photographs of the layout in preparation for the visitors.
Thanks to Larry for these photos and the photos of the visitors
Lambs Farm 2015
Thanks to all the friends and guests who came to Lambs Farm for their Train Day Special Event, on Saturday, May 16th. Lots of fun events and great trains to see and run.
Here are some photos from the event.
Ken's Holiday Display
NCOG member Ken S. has a real gift in creating a beautiful seaonal display for his trains and scenery, pictures of which are posted here for your enjoyment.
"Special Train Events for Every One"
Events
Join the NCOG in 2024 for special train runs coming soon to a library near you. Check our schedule for some neat announcements.
Click here for pictures of Junior Engineers that ran Thomas and his Friends at Indian Trails.
Photos of engines from past runs can be found in the PHOTOS, as well as photos of our favorite "Junior Engineers", including some recent postings.
If you are interested in looking at pictures of trains, we'd like to direct your attention to a Flickr site from The Center for Railroad Photography & Art.
For those of you who especially enjoy Thomas on the club videos, check out this page devoted to Friends of Thomas
If you can't wait until the next NCOG scheduled train run, here are some local area sites you might want to visit:
Illinois Railway Museum
Real Trains, covering over 10 acres, with real trains to ride, including buses and streetcars. Trains run on weekends, electric cars during the week. Closed now until April 2024.
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Chicago Botanic Gardens - Model Railroad Garden: Landmarks of America
Garden Gauge, 18 trains on a 7500 sq. ft. layout. Open 10 - 5 PM every day (with some exceptions), May through October. Admission to the Garden Railway is noted on the information page.
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The NCOG Model Railroad Club was host to two busloads of visitors from LOTS, the Lionel Operating Train Society, in early July, 2015. Here are some photographs of the 
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