We managed to catch the last open house of the Model Railroad Club of Toronto before its relocation. Parking was a bit tough and we didn’t expect that there would be a crowd. After paying $32 for admission, we checked out this historic exhibit. The club was founded in the late 1930’s and had been in the same location for almost 70 years! We figured that was pretty much the amount of time it took to build these wonderful miniature cities. The mini-railway system gave the feeling and look of the 1950’s—from the old buildings to the cars. It was truly a hobby gone wild.
There were some step stools so that the children could get a better view. And what a sight indeed! The attention to detail was spectacular! DD#1’s favorite set up was the rock-climbing scene complete with, not only men, but also a bear suspended on a harness and climbing the rocky cliffs. Below them, there was a campsite, some canoes and a river so realistic, it looked like it had ripples! DD#2 liked the marina scene with tugboats, tankers and a lighthouse.
It took us a little over an hour to make our way around the exhibit. We wondered how the club members planned to move the structures when they relocate. But we figured if there were people who would have the patience with such a painstaking task, it would be them.
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