The Lawrence Model Railroad Clubs (LMRC) home is one of the most unique model railroad club houses around. The Santa Fe Depot was built in 1906 and was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.
The history depot helped build the local economy for 58 years. Regular passenger service ended in the mid-1950s. In 1965, freight service ended.
It was in 2024 that the LMRC was looking for a new home for the club and the stars were in alignment with the club and the depot. With some quick thinking by a few club members the vacant depot was invested to by the LMRC.
What makes the new home even a sweeter deal is that the historic artifacts were left on display so the LMRC has a museum so to speak
When people enter the LMRC club house, they are stepping back in time as they are greeted by the original ticket counter that existed in 1906.
After admiring the intricate windows and woodwork at the ticket booth, members and visitors can turn left to be greeted by the clubs large HO model train layout or turn right and head into the front waiting area where the clubs N-scale layout resides along with many more Santa Fe depot artifacts on display.
