Model Train Day at Brocksden Country School Museum

Jim and Pat Campbell display their train sets at the Model Train Day at Brocksden Country School Museum. Gary West photo

By Diane Danen

Brocksden Country School Museum welcomed model train enthusiasts and families on Saturday, July 4, for Model Train Day.

Held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the event attracted approximately 70 guests who enjoyed a fun-filled day of miniature railway magic.

Visitors had the opportunity to explore eight different displays featuring a variety of model train scales, including Z Scale, N Scale, HO Scale, Garden Railway Scale and a Brio and Thomas wooden train layout. Children also had the chance to get hands-on with a Thomas track and train set designed for play.

Sharing their impressive layouts and collections were Dave and Catherine MacDonald of Kitchener, Richard and Barb Owen of Woodstock, Roger and Elaine Cook, Jim and Pat Campbell, and Daniel and David Campbell of Perth East.

The museum will continue to offer a variety of hands-on events throughout the summer. On Aug. 8 at 10:30 a.m., participants can create a leather pouch using simple hand-stitching techniques, followed by a 2 p.m. workshop where participants can make a handbound leather journal. Pre-registration is required for both workshops by contacting Jessie Campbell.

On Aug. 29 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a skilled blacksmith will bring history to life with a working forge demonstration, showing how raw metal is heated, hammered and shaped using traditional techniques passed down through generations.

For more information or to register for upcoming workshops, contact Campbell at brocksdenschool@gmail.com or call 519-271-2619.