Chelten Hills Model Railroad Club hosted holiday open house in Elkins Park

The Chelten Hills Model Railroad Club opened its doors to the public the weekend of December 13 and 14, 2025. Collectors, families, and curious neighbors visited the club at 8010 Old York Road in Elkins Park during the noon to 4:00 pm sessions to view operating model railroad layouts and seasonal displays.

Visitors accessed a range of attractions on the club floor. Multiple operating scales were running, with animated scenes and model railway displays laid out for both close inspection and broad viewing. Exhibits were arranged to be family friendly, making the event accessible to children and newcomers as well as experienced modelers. The open house format let attendees observe trains in motion and view detailed scenery and layout work that hobbyists often reserve for members only.

The event was listed as part of the club’s winter and holiday calendar. The club used its Facebook page and the community event calendar to provide follow up information and to share photos from the weekend. Those online resources offer the clearest way to see what was featured and to find announcements about future meet ups and open houses.

For the local community the open house provides a seasonal gathering that highlights hands on model railroading and local volunteer activity. The layout presentations serve as a practical introduction to different scales, control systems, and scenic techniques for anyone considering the hobby. Families found an accessible weekend activity, while modelers gained visual ideas for layout detailing and operating features.

The Chelten Hills Model Railroad Club continues to use public open houses to share its work with the neighborhood and to encourage interaction between club volunteers and visitors. Check the club’s Facebook page and the local event calendar for posted photos and information about upcoming events.