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Holiday Show — Walnut Creek Model Railroad Society

  • Run by Walnut Creek Model Railroad Society
  • Walnut Creek Model Railroad Society (Larkey Park) — Walnut Creek, California, United States

Next: Nov 20–29, 2026

A November holiday show at the Walnut Creek Model Railroad Society in Larkey Park, Walnut Creek, California, showing its Diablo Valley Lines HO scale layout.

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Next edition

Nov 20–29, 2026

Nov 20–22 and 27–29. Fridays: Nov 20, 8–10 pm; Nov 27, 2–10 pm. Saturdays and Sundays: 11 am–6 pm.

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About this event

The Walnut Creek Model Railroad Society operates the Diablo Valley Lines, which it describes as one of the most mountainous and one of the largest exclusively HO scale model railroads in the United States. The layout has standard gauge, narrow gauge and interurban (overhead electric) freight and trolley lines.

At its public shows the society invites visitors to view the permanent 34 by 56 foot layout, with about 4,300 feet of hand-laid track and more than 240 turnouts, in a purpose-built building designed and constructed by the club members. The layout is viewable from a 160 foot perimeter with several elevated viewing platforms.

The society's printed show schedule separates its regular public show days from a November holiday show. The society says all proceeds go to construction and maintenance of the railroad.

What to expect

The permanent Diablo Valley Lines HO scale layout, viewable from a perimeter walkway with elevated viewing platforms.

Practical info

Walnut Creek Model Railroad Society, 2751 Buena Vista Avenue, in Larkey Park, Walnut Creek, California. The society accepts cash, check, debit and major credit cards. Children under 6 are free. The society says its schedule and fares are subject to change without notice; call (925) 937-1888 for information.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the Walnut Creek Model Railroad Society?▾
At 2751 Buena Vista Avenue in Larkey Park, Walnut Creek, California.
What is the Diablo Valley Lines?▾
The society's HO scale model railroad, which it describes as one of the most mountainous and one of the largest exclusively HO scale layouts in the United States.
How big is the layout?▾
The society gives the permanent layout as 34 by 56 feet, with about 4,300 feet of hand-laid track on more than 175,000 individual ties and over 240 turnouts.
How do visitors view it?▾
From a 160 foot perimeter with several elevated viewing platforms inside a purpose-built building.
Are young children free?▾
Yes. The society lists children under 6 as free.
What payments are accepted?▾
The society's schedule lists cash, check, debit and credit cards.

Sources

Dates checked on Oct 15, 2026 from the official site: wcmrs.org. Schedules can change — always confirm with the operator before you travel.

Official website: wcmrs.org

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