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Model show

Open House — Burlington County Model Railroad Club

  • Run by Burlington County Model Railroad Club
  • Burlington County Footlighters Playhouse (basement) — Cinnaminson, New Jersey, United States

Next: Nov 28, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

Open houses of the Burlington County Model Railroad Club, in the basement of the Burlington County Footlighters playhouse in Cinnaminson, New Jersey, to see its HO scale layout built over some 40 years.

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Next edition

Nov 28, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

Six Saturday-Sunday weekends: Nov 28-29, Dec 5-6, then Jan 9-10, Jan 16-17, Feb 20-21 and Feb 27-28 (2027). Open noon-5 pm each day unless noted. Free admission.

Free (as published by the operator)

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About this event

The Burlington County Model Railroad Club is an HO scale club based in the basement of the Burlington County Footlighters Playhouse in Cinnaminson, New Jersey. During its open house season the club welcomes the public to the Rancocas Valley Lines, an HO layout of about 1,800 square feet with more than 700 feet of mainline track, built over some 40 years by generations of club members.

The operator says the railroad runs through large cities, mountains and seaside ports while serving industries and towns along the route. The layout does not model a specific period or place, so visitors may see steam locomotives, Amtrak trains or even Thomas the Tank Engine. Children can pick up a scavenger hunt sheet to find hidden details on the layout.

Admission is free. The club says the construction and maintenance of the layout are funded mainly by visitors' donations, and it asks parents to bring a step stool so that small children can see the layout more easily.

What to expect

An HO layout with large cities, mountains and seaside ports. The layout does not model a specific period or place, so you may see steam locomotives, Amtrak trains or even Thomas the Tank Engine. Children can pick up a scavenger hunt sheet, and a step stool helps small children see the layout.

Practical info

The club is in the basement of the Burlington County Footlighters Playhouse, 808 Pomona Road, Cinnaminson, New Jersey, on the grounds of Wood Park. Enter by the driveway to the right of the playhouse, between the playhouse and the Pomona Swim Club. Free, paved on-site parking is available. Admission is free and donations are welcome.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the club?▾
In the basement of the Burlington County Footlighters Playhouse, 808 Pomona Road, Cinnaminson, New Jersey. Enter by the driveway to the right of the playhouse, between the playhouse and the Pomona Swim Club.
Is there a charge to visit?▾
No. Admission is free, but donations are accepted and fund the construction and maintenance of the layout.
What are the opening hours on open house days?▾
The club opens at noon and closes at 5 pm each day unless otherwise noted.
Is there parking?▾
Yes. The club lists plenty of free, paved, on-site parking.
What will we see?▾
An HO scale layout called the Rancocas Valley Lines, with more than 700 feet of mainline track through cities, mountains and seaside ports. It does not model a specific time period or place, so you may see steam locomotives, Amtrak trains or Thomas the Tank Engine.
Anything to bring for children?▾
The club suggests bringing a step stool so small children can see the layout, and children can pick up a scavenger hunt sheet to find hidden details.

Sources

Dates checked on Oct 9, 2026 from the official site: bcmrc.org. Schedules can change — always confirm with the operator before you travel.

Official website: bcmrc.org

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