TWO GREAT NEW JERSEY MODEL RAILROAD EVENTS
The Garden State Central Model Railroad Club hosts two major annual model railroad special events on the campus of the InfoAge Science & History Museums in Wall, NJ at the beautiful Jersey Shore.
The Garden State Central Model Railroad Club, Inc.
Model Railroad Events At The New Jersey Shore
Come enjoy the magic of model trains.
HOLIDAY TRAIN DISPLAY DECEMBER 2026
Each December, the Holiday Spectacular & Christmas Train Show opens each weekend before Christmas. 2026 dates are December 5 & 6, 12 &13, and 19 & 20 from Noon to 5pm. Extensive model railroad displays, hands-on layouts you can operate, and festive decorations abound in a family-oriented, handicap accessible environment.
All SCALES MODEL TRAIN SALE & SHOW
On September 19, 2026 the Garden State Central Model Railroad Club and vendors from around NJ come together for a day-long sale of new and vintage model trains. Whether you are looking for the latest locomotive or bargain basement prices on hard-to-find models, this is the show for you.
YEAR ‘ROUND VISITS
Garden State Central Model Railroad Club museum is open during regular InfoAge Science & History Museum hours. The large permanent HO layout depicting scenes and industries between Jersey City, NJ and Wilkes-Barre, PA operates during special events. The club also hosts school groups, NMRA meets, an annual train sale, a large holiday display and other open houses throughout the year.
A HIDDEN GEM IN MONMOUTH COUNTY
THE GARDEN STATE CENTRAL MODEL RAILROAD CLUB, INC.
A Fixture Of New Jersey Model Railroading Since 1963
The hosts of the events, the Garden State Central Model Railroad Club, Inc., has been brining the excitement of the model trains to the northern Jersey Shore for over 60 years. Founded in 1963 at the office of the Asbury Park Press in Long Branch and later located in Asbury Park, the organization is now building an extensive HO scale layout featuring scenes between Jersey City, NJ and Wilkes-Barre, PA in 1954. Find out more about the club at www.gardentstatecentral.com
INFOAGE SCIENCE & HISTORY MUSEUMS
A UNIQUE Museum Campus On Historic Grounds
All of our events take place at the InfoAge Science & History Museums. The former 1912 Marconi Wireless Receiving Station and WWII-era signal corps army base Camp Evans in Wall Township, NJ has evolved into a consortium of 20+ museums and exhibits that serve as a focal point for the preservation and interpretation of New Jersey’s rich communications, technology and military history. Learn more at https://www.infoage.org
PLAN TO SPEND THE DAY
Easy To Get To. So Much To Explore. Stay All Day.
Conveniently located near the Garden State Parkway and Route 18, the InfoAge Science & History Museums campus is just minutes from the Belmar boardwalk.
With sandy beaches, Asbury Park, Allaire State Park (Pine Creek Railroad), and numerous restaurants ranging from family fare to world-class dining all minutes away, it is easy to make a train show part of an epic day out.
Visit our guide of things to do near the InfoAge Science & History Museums campus.
Regular NJ Transit train service connects Belmar with Newark, New York and other points. It is less than a 10 minute ride via popular car services from the train to the campus.
We are located at 2201 Marconi Road in Wall, NJ.
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