Now available at the Twin City Model Railroad Museum's gift shop: Twin City Model Railroad Museum Volume 2. This 80 minute video is a visual tour and the history about one of the most enjoyed model railroads that is open to the public. This DVD contains all new video … [Read more...]
Raymond Lester Norton 1918 – 2012
Raymond Lester Norton was born in Minneapolis on June 1st, 1918 to George and Maud Norton. He was named “Raymond” by his older brother, Herbert, who wanted to be able to call “Hey, Ray!” to him. Unfortunately, Herbert died when Ray was only 3 years old. Ray’s father … [Read more...]
M.A. Rosko of KMSP-TV Recently Explored TCMRM
M.A. Rosko of FOX9 News recently visited the Twin City Model Railroad Museum to do a video segment for KMSP-TV evening news. Longtime member Paul Gruetzman shared some of the history of the layout with M.A. for the broadcast. You can see a video of the interview at the … [Read more...]
Longtime TCMRM Member Ray Norton Passes Away
[pullquote]Dad absolutely loved the Club and the people who were passionate about trains like he was. -Ray's daughter Pat[/pullquote]Longtime Twin City Model Railroad Museum member Ray Norton passed away Sunday, February 26, 2012. Ray was a fixture at the museum almost … [Read more...]
Twin Cities Photography Group’s Night Trains Experience
It has been said that "a picture is worth a thousand words" so here's what a local photography club had to say and show about their experience at the final Night Trains session of the 2010 – 2011 season. However, if you haven't experienced Night Trains you will have to … [Read more...]