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The mystique of the rails — in miniature

Mar 17, 2018 | 3:46 PM

LETHBRIDGE – The railways were an integral part of the development of the West. And they still fascinate people.

A steady stream of people visited the annual open house of the Southern Alberta Model Railway Club Saturday, March 17. Displays included a smaller-scale N-gauge layout and the more familiar larger-scale HO-gauge trains.

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The HO-gauge layout has been worked on by the club for more than 40 years. It recently saw an addition that includes a bridge that can be raised and lowered.

People have another chance to visit the open house Sunday, March 18, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Gyro Park, 15 Street and 10 Avenue A S. Admission is free, but the club welcomes donations.