Previously based in Oakland, the East Bay Model Engineers Society, which builds and operates the layouts in the Museum, was founded in 1933 and is one of the oldest continually operating model railroad clubs in the country.[1] Construction of the museum began in 1986.[2]
The Museum operates models ranging from the steam engines and classic passenger trains to today's modern diesel behemoths and Amtrak passenger trains.
The 10,000 square foot exhibit includes O scale, HO scale and N scale models, replicating many California railroading locations.[3][4][5][6]