Gadsden-Pacific Division Toy Train Operating Museum Behind-the-Scenes - Thursday 02/12/2026

Gadsden-Pacific Division Toy Train Operating Museum Behind-the-Scenes - Thursday 02/12/2026

Trip Cost $15

NOTE -- IMPORTANT CHANGES:

Be sure to have your GVR card with you for each and every field trip. Without it, you won't be allowed to go on the trip. No refunds will be granted for failure to comply with this requirement.  To protect GVR and club member benefits, GVR has implemented a new process that requires each field trip participant to come into the club and scan his/her GVR card to confirm eligibility. We no longer have the option of typing in your name or GVR number – only the physical GVR card will do.

We will no longer meet in the parking lot. We will meet in the GVR Photography Club where you will scan your GVR card confirming your eligibility to go on the trip. We’ll also review important/late-breaking information, pair up drivers and riders, provide driving directions, and give participants a chance to visit the restrooms prior to departure. Again, be sure to have your GVR card with you.

The Gadsden-Pacific Division Toy Train Operation Museum is a charitable, not-for-profit 501 (C) (3) corporation dedicated to the hobby of model railroading by providing the public with an interactive museum of operating to train layouts, displays and exhibits. This 6,000 sq ft museum features completely functional model trains in a variety of scales, from miniature Z-scale all the way up to a ride-on 7 1/2" rail gauge train and full-size caboose. The museum provides a unique look at the past that captures the imagination of every guest.

Additional information about the Gadsden-Pacific Division Toy Train Operation Museum is available here.

We’ll meet at the Photography Club at 8:15 AM for carpooling, departure at 8:45 AM. Please wear your GVR Photography Club or Camera Club badge if you have one. For those carpooling, $5.00 is an appropriate contribution to the driver.

We’ll drive to the museum where we’ll be provided with an overview of the museum and its mission. From there, you’re free to check out the various scale-model railroad exhibits -- volunteers will be on-hand to answer your questions. This behind-the-scenes tour will enable participants to use tripods, monopods, and flash equipment that’s usually prohibited during normal operating hours. The tour will end at noon. 

Following the tour, participants are invited to a no-host lunch at Brother John's Beer, Bourbon, and BBQ, located at 1801 North Stone Avenue in Tucson. Check out their website here.

Tom Parker will be our trip leader. Contact Tom at 618-304-1456 or tparker324@aol.com with any questions. He will be disseminating more information to registered participants via e-mail as we get closer to the event.

Last date to cancel for a refund is February 5, 2026.

If you need to canceI, please contact Field Trip Co-Chair Lynn Rozema at (719) 351-5193 or Irozema51@gmail.com. On the day of departure call Tom.

NOTICE:

This is a walking tour that lasts about 2 hours. All participants need to be responsible for an assessment of their mobility and health issues relating to field trips. Some trips may not be appropriate, but you must make that determination. However, the trip leader may deny participation in a specific field trip to anyone deemed not suitably prepared or able to walk with the group.

The club strives to provide several field trips specifically designed for members with physical limitations. 

In order to participate in this event, you must be a member of the GVR Photography Club and GVR.