Model Railway
Fred & Jenny Aldred ~ G-Scale Layout
Conestoga Room, Main Floor
Families return each year to relive the wonder.
This is where memories are made.
Today we spoke with Fred and Jenny Aldred and they are thrilled with the visitors returning with their children and grandchildren in hand. Memories are shared. And, plans are made to return next year.
"Conceived in 2006 and with a desire to display garden railroad at the level it was intended to be viewed, we set out to achieve our goal. In the past, Garden-scale model trains have been displayed on table tops of 30 inches or more making it very difficult for the younger generations of model railroad fans to view these very impressive sized trains.
We have taken it upon ourselves to bring it down to the level where everyone can enjoy them - Ground Level! We have been working diligently since the beginning of 2007 to be ready for a number of train shows. More than $50,000 has been already spent on buildings, track, supplies, and of course trains!
The best part about this layout is its ability to evolve and grow as well as change from show to show, with no set track plan or building placement, each time it is set up it 
will be different! It can range in size from as small as 12x20 up to an impressive 24x60. We will have the ability to run up to 7 trains at once on our layout at its biggest size! We believe this is a first in G-Scale at a show!"
GardenRailway.com have listed the top holiday displays around the world, which includes our very own Fred Alfred.
Read the 2008 listing by Rene Schweitzer
Download the PDF (552KB)
Miniature Steam Plant
Joe Koch and
Helmut Banderob
The Miniatures are another family favorite. You'll find them upstairs on the 2nd floor next to the entrance to the council chambers.
Take a few minutes and get up close to discover how it all works.