Kids Run Trains

06/29/2025

We had a great weekend at the Chesapeake Public Library’s Train Time. For a little bit, the kids in the club manned and operated the layout, teaching other kids and introducing them to the magic of model trains. That’s the future of the hobby!

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06/29/2025

It was a good day today at the Chesapeake Public Library! Looking forward to more train time tomorrow!

Library hours: 1-5!

06/27/2025

All aboard for Train Time at the Chesapeake Public Library!!

Saturday: 9-5
Sunday: 1-5

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Lionel Trains
Southeastern Train Collectors Association
NMRA - National Model Railroad Association

06/01/2025

Happy Birthday!

05/12/2025

Happy Birthday Thomas!

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Thomas the Tank Engine turns 80! He first appeared in the railway series published in 1945 and now, the long-lost pilot of Thomas & Friends has been released for the first time ever, which you can watch here: https://www.youtube.com/

05/10/2025

We had a great time today celebrating National Train Day at the Lee Hall Depot in Newport News! Can’t wait to go back in December.

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NMRA - National Model Railroad Association
Norfolk Southern
Southeastern Train Collectors Association

05/10/2025

Today we celebrate the legacy of the first transcontinental railroad, completed on this day in 1869, connecting the country and changing travel forever.

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05/10/2025

It’s a beautiful day for National Train Day!! We hope to see you at Visit Newport News Lee Hall Depot!

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Southeastern Train Collectors Association
Norfolk Southern
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NMRA - National Model Railroad Association

05/05/2025

Hey train fans!

This coming Saturday, 10 May, KRT will be supporting the Historic Lee Hall Depot’s annual train day celebration. There’s something for everyone. Our layout will be setup in the restored freight room! We hope to see you there!

All aboard!!

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Lionel Trains
Southeastern Train Collectors Association
NMRA - National Model Railroad Association
Norfolk Southern

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05/01/2025

03/29/2025

While part of the KRT team ran the layout, another part of the team supported the Railroading Merit Badge at a local Scouting event

03/29/2025

If you missed the trains today - we’ll be back at the Tabb Library on 3/30 from 1-4 PM

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