Dont be left at the station during the 38th Train Time at MSOE
| Published: 02/21/2003 |
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Model railroad buffs, families and children will want to “make tracks” to MSOE campus March 8 and 9 for the 38th annual Train Time, featuring operating model railroads, vendors and displays.
The event is due to arrive on time 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, March 8 and 9 at Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE). One of the largest of its kind, the show is presented by MSOE’s student-run chapter of the Society of Model Engineers. “Gauging” from attendance last year even during a snowstorm, this year’s event is sure to be a sellout.
Train Time will be held in MSOE’s Student Life and Campus Center building (1025 N. Broadway), third floor. The show is free and open to the public; free parking is available in the campus lot at Broadway and Highland.
Some of the participants will include: Lionel Model Railroad Club of Milwaukee, Badgerland 'S' Gaugers, Cream City Traction, Metropolitan Transit Association, Milwaukee Area N-Trak, The Milwaukee Electric Railway & Transit Historical Society, Milwaukee Light Engineering Society, Milwaukee ‘N’ Southeastern Ltd., National Railroad Historical Society, Stadelmann Engineering, The Wisconsin Electric Railway Historical Society, MSOE Alumni Modular Operation Lifesaver, World’s Greatest Hobby and Kalmbach Publishing.
MSOE’s student-run Society of Model Engineers promotes the practical application of engineering and technology through the design, construction and operation of a large HO-scale model railroads. Members are involved in railroad history and research, construction methods, electrical systems and computer design.
Founded in 1903, MSOE is celebrating its first 100 years. MSOE is an independent university with about 2,600 students. MSOE offers 16 bachelor’s degrees in areas such as engineering, nursing, business, management information systems, technical communication, engineering technology and construction management. Graduate study includes engineering, engineering management, environmental engineering, structural engineering, medical informatics and perfusion.