This is a chance to see trains in action from Southern Pacific steam to Western Pacific diesels and more. There will also be an opportunity to purchase model train cars, locomotives and buildings.

Some area people into model railroading, which mimics real-life railroads by creating miniature models, say the hobby faces a decrease in participants and needs more young people to get involved.

The Rev. Walt Schedler shows off part of what will be a four-level scaled Southern Pacific Railroad operation based on 1955 modeling from Gerber to Klamath Falls. It will require 16 people to ...

WHAT: Visitors will have the opportunity to take part in hands-on activities and look at dozens of model railroad layouts. This is the 42nd year the Pacific Science Center has hosted the show.