Take a Model Train to Work Day 2011

The World's Greatest Hobby Announces the Eleventh Annual "Take a Model Train to Work Day"
On Friday, November 18, 2011

Published: November 15, 2011

Waukesha, WI - On Friday, November 18, 2011, model railroaders across the country will add trains and tracks to the watercooler conversations when they bring their favorite locomotive or other hobby artifact to work. Launched in 2001 by Model Trains: the World's Greatest Hobby, Take a Model Train to Work Day kicks off model railroading's high season, culminating in the December holidays.

Take a Model Train to Work Day draws on the grassroots volunteerism behind the Model Trains: the World's Greatest Hobby campaign to stimulate interest in model railroading. At offices like the General Motors Design Center in Warren, MI, Take a Model Train to Work Day has become an annual tradition, with dozens of employees participating every year.

Model Trains: the World's Greatest Hobby enjoys support across the model railroading world - from large manufacturers and hobby shops to local clubs and individual hobbyists. More than 800 model train clubs and 800 hobby shops currently participate in the outreach program.

For more information, visit the World's Greatest Hobby's website at www.greatesthobby.com

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DAVID SCHOWALTER from ILLINOIS said:

Nice of MR to publish this story 3 days before the event.

Submitted: 1/6/2012 12:46:31 PM (CST)

JEFFREY TENDICK from ILLINOIS said:

Had a great time showing off a few engines & weathered boxcars. Even got a few people interested in coming over to help operate my still underconstruction layout! Maybe they can lend a hand to help finish it earlier! Great concept and loads of fun as well! Cheers!

Submitted: 12/9/2011 12:46:10 PM (CST)

VALERIAN SKAWINSKI from ILLINOIS said:

I brought several N-Scale trains and enough T-Trak modules to build a small railroad on a large work table. We left it set up through the day for people to enjoy and operate. It was a hit.

Submitted: 11/28/2011 12:39:59 PM (CST)

GORAN O SUNDELL said:

I have a open house to the people at my work ones a year. It's something that they reley like and ask for.

Submitted: 11/25/2011 12:46:36 PM (CST)

JEFF DEMAAGD from MICHIGAN said:

I didn't do anything special, but I already keep a few personal effects, a few freight cars in jewel cases. I also have a die cast Mars Rover Sojourner and autos on my office shelves.

Submitted: 11/20/2011 9:54:24 PM (CST)

STEPHEN JAFFRAY from WASHINGTON said:

I keep several of my trains in a display case by my desk at the office year around.

Submitted: 11/17/2011 11:44:25 PM (CST)

BRUCE ILLUM from UTAH said:

Just so happens I am a science teacher and tomorrow my 8th grade classes are talking about energy conversions. Great opportunity to show off the n scale while talking about kinetic, electrical, mechanical and the like!

Submitted: 11/17/2011 10:29:45 PM (CST)

CHARLES R TABOR SR from OREGON said:

great video dave popps very good indeed. we seniors here miss codys input on how-tos.we have glorias big layout running 6 trains long way around one is elavated figuire 8 all are doing very good ,no track problems this time.now the buildings and scenery lots of building and making of trees etc. thk u crt/friends 4m 4w

Submitted: 11/17/2011 6:54:39 PM (CST)

JEFF BAGLEY from CALIFORNIA said:

I'm lucky enough to work at home, so Friday at lunch I'll just run the trains for a bit.

Submitted: 11/16/2011 7:57:04 PM (CST)

JOEL PRICE from SOUTH DAKOTA said:

My plan is to bring in a train, some track and let the elementary students enjoy the sounds of the train during the day. Now I just need a DVD or CD or two of train sounds, train visuals and a scene or two and it will be a great day to explore trains and MR!

Submitted: 11/9/2011 3:34:38 PM (CST)