Operating Tours

Sunday, July 27 2025

Photo taken by Stacy Keck

Have you come to the San Diego Model Railroad Museum and wondered at the operators that make up the Museum?

Wondered how they move trains from one destination to another?

Want to be a part of the fun? Here’s your chance!

Experience Details:

Enjoy a one-hour private tour inside the layout for two with a club operator and the opportunity to operate a train over the railroad! You will learn about the San Diego and Arizona Eastern’s significance to the San Diego region, model railroading, and have a lot of fun operating a train on one of the museums largest and most popular layouts.

  • Cost: $40 per tour (up to two people per scheduled slot) after regular admission

    • Children age 5 and up are welcome with an adult

    • Operating Tour package includes a 10% discount at the museum gift shop

  • Where: San Diego Model Railroad Museum in the San Diego Model Railroad Association’s San Diego and Arizona Eastern HO Scale Exhibit

  • Scheduled Slots: TBD

Member Discount: Get 10% off experience tickets for SDMRM Members including all new and renewing members! Use the discount code sent to your email.