Supporting the Fullerton Railway Plaza Association
April 23, 2001
Press release
Fullerton Model Railroad Historical Society (A Committee
of the Fullerton Railway Plaza Ascociation) prepares for Fullerton Railroad
Days 2001.
The Fullerton Model Railroad Historical Society (FMRHS) will make
its second appearance as part of Fullerton Railroad Days 2001. It's first
appearance at Fullerton Railroad Days 2000 was a major success, attracting
great interest from politicians, business people, historians, model railroaders,
and the general public. Formed last year, the FMRHS is a volunteer organization
that utilizes the skills of model railroading to convey the history of
the railroads and the communities they served. The FMRHS plans to construct
an historically accurate model railroad layout focused on Southern California,
with special emphasis on Orange County and Fullerton. Be sure to stop by
their booth at Fullerton Railroad Days 2001 to see their initial efforts
featuring a highly accurate model of the historic Santa Fe Depot in Fullerton.
Their booth will contain a scale model display of the Fullerton depot area-
circa 1950, along with a photo gallery of vintage scenes of Fullerton and
the railroads of the region. Interested in becoming involved? There will
be information at the booth; or contact Membership Coordinator, Rick
Bremer at 714-990-1394, anim8sd@aol.com;
or visit their Website: www.trainweb.com/frpa/fmrhs.
Fullerton Railroad Days is an educational, family oriented event. The event promotes rail safety, rail travel, and the historic connection of Southern California to the Railroads. Attractions include tours of Amtrak's new Surfliner cars, historic and world famous Santa Fe No. 3751 a 1927 steam locomotive, and vintage passenger cars from the glory days of passenger travel. The event also features model railroad layouts of every major scale, various youth and civic organizations, local historical societies, railroad and historical museums, public service organizations, safety programs from the railroads, musical entertainment and food.
Fullerton Railroad Days is held next to the Fullerton AMTRAK Station, 124 E. Santa Fe Avenue in Fullerton. The event is Saturday and Sunday, May 5-6th starting at 9:00AM until 6:00PM on Saturday, and 5:00PM on Sunday. For further information call 714-278-0648 or visit the FRPA Website at www.trainweb.com/frpa.
Supporting the Fullerton Railway Plaza Association