Venues range from northern Santa Barbara County to all of San Luis Obispo County. Not all venues are open all days and times. Please read the schedule carefully for days/times that each venue is open.
Actually, some events start as early as September and the Model Layout Tour begins October 3, but the Festival proper is October 4-6, 2024.
These schedules are subject to change so please check back as the Festival approaches.
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Central Coast Trains in Atascadero, Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm. Model train store with several operating layouts. 7600 El Camino Real Suite #3, Atascadero. October 5th is the Atascadero Colony Days Parade so access to Central Coast Trains will be closed/blocked until Noon-ish on Saturday.
Paso Robles Historic Train Depot
The Historic Train Depot built in the 1880s is just 3 blocks South of the square in downtown Paso Robles at the East end of 8th Street by the Amtrak Station. The trackside building currently houses businesses.
SATURDAY IS THE MAIN DAY (all special activities/exhibits): 10am-4pm. Highlights include: large HO-scale model railroad (CCMR), swap meet, trains coming and going, displays and information, various presentations and demonstrations, and new exhibits.
Friday 10am-4pm, Sunday 10am-4pm: Festival Info Headquarters only, no special activities or exhibits. The model railroad will be open.
1940 Santa Barbara Ave, SLO
Admission: Members free, Adult $6, Child (4-15) $4, Child (3 and under) free
Parking is limited at the SLO Railroad Museum. Overflow parking is available about 4 blocks away at the Unitarian Church, 2201 Lawton Avenue, a 10-minute walk. Saturday only.
Orange County 'N' Gineers
Large N-scale operating model railroad
Community Room, SLO Downtown Library, 995 Palm Street, SLO
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