Model Trains Rolling Into Bullock Museum

MARCH 4, 2013 (AUSTIN, TX) — Hear train whistles blow and axles grind as miniature locomo- tives chug along tiny rails set in intricate scenes during Train Day at the Bullock Texas History Museum on March 16 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Fun, educational activities include free model train demonstrations produced in conjunction with Tinplate Trackers of Austin, crafts for kids, and special screenings of "Rocky Mountain Express" in the Bullock's IMAX Theatre.

Children will be mesmerized by miniature-sized model train engines whirling around tracks laid out in the museum's lobby. Adults may channel their inner engineers as they talk with model train enthusiasts and view elaborate model railroad scenes, including detailed cities and towns, rural landscapes and a mini carnival complete with a live-action carousel.

Train Day model layouts will include demonstrations that Tinplate Trackers of Austin has designed and members will discuss the origin of their designs.

In the IMAX Theatre, the museum will feature special presentations of "Rocky Mountain Express," throughout the day. The film breathes new life into a remarkable North American railway legend, the Canadian Pacific Railway. Completed in 1885, construction of the railway ranks among the greatest engineering feats of all time. Viewers will discover some of the most beautiful and rugged landscapes on earth and the human drama and epic engineering that shaped a continent. Movie tickets are $8 for adults, $7 for seniors and $6 for children under 18.

Admission to the model train demonstration is free. Admission fees for entrance to museum exhibitions are: $9 for adults; $8 for college students (with valid ID); $7 for seniors/military (with valid ID); $6 for youth ages 4-17, free for ages 3 and under. Museum members may visit for free.

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​​The Bullock Texas State History Museum, a division of the State Preservation Board and an accredited institution of the American Alliance of Museums, creates experiences that educate, engage, and encourage a deeper understanding of Texas. With dynamic, award-winning exhibitions that illuminate Texas history, people, and culture, educational programming for all ages, and an IMAX® theater with a screen the size of Texas, the Museum collaborates with more than 700 museums, libraries, archives, organizations, and individuals across the world to bring the Story of Texas to life. For more information, visit www.TheStoryofTexas.com or call (866)369-7108.