Gilbert Model Railroad - One of Arizona's Largest HO Scale Model Railroad Displays
Experience Arizona's Largest HO Scale Model Railroad Display
Welcome to the Gilbert Model Railroad Club, a volunteer-operated model railroad club in Arizona dedicated to preserving the history of railroading through an incredible 1,500-square-foot HO scale layout. Located inside the HD SOUTH Museum in historic downtown Gilbert, our display recreates Central Arizona during the golden age of railroading, featuring detailed scenes from the late 1950s and early 1960s.
Whether you're a lifelong railfan, a model train enthusiast, or simply looking for things to do in Gilbert, our interactive display offers a unique experience for visitors of all ages.
Our HO scale railroad in Arizona features hundreds of feet of track, realistic scenery, working signals, and historically accurate trains representing the Santa Fe, Southern Pacific, and Magma Arizona railroads. Every mountain, town, bridge, and railroad yard has been carefully handcrafted by club members to capture the beauty and history of Arizona's railroads.
As trains travel through Phoenix, Tempe, Mesa, Gilbert, Superior, Prescott, and many other Arizona communities, visitors can discover the stories behind the railroads that helped build our state.
Explore Central Arizona in Miniature
One of Arizona's Premier Model Train Attractions
If you're searching for a model train display in Arizona, a model railroad museum in Arizona, or a train display in Gilbert, AZ, the Gilbert Model Railroad Club offers one of the largest public HO scale railroad layouts in the Southwest.
Visitors enjoy:
Over 1,500 square feet of detailed HO scale scenery
Historic Arizona towns and industries
Operating steam and diesel locomotives
Authentic railroad operations
Family-friendly exhibits inside the HD SOUTH Museum
Walk-through tours on Saturdays during museum hours
One of the Best Things to Do in Gilbert
Looking for things to do with kids in Gilbert or a unique destination for visiting friends and family?
Our layout is designed for everyone—from young children watching trains wind through mountains to experienced model railroaders admiring the craftsmanship behind every scene. Each visit offers something new as trains continuously operate throughout the layout.
Whether you're spending the day exploring downtown Gilbert or visiting the museum, be sure to stop by and experience Arizona's railroad history in miniature.
Visit the Gilbert Model Railroad Club
Conveniently located inside the HD SOUTH Museum in downtown Gilbert, our Gilbert model railroad is open to museum visitors during regular museum hours, with walk-through tours available on Saturdays.
We welcome:
Families
Other Railroad Clubs
Railroad enthusiasts
School groups
Photography clubs
Visitors from around the world
Anyone interested in Arizona model trains and railroad history
Join Our Railroad Community
The Gilbert Model Railroad Club is always looking for new members who enjoy building models, operating trains, creating scenery, electronics, photography, history, or simply spending time with others who share a passion for railroading.
If you're looking for a railroad club near Phoenix, we'd love to meet you. No matter your experience level, you'll find friendly members who enjoy sharing the hobby and preserving Arizona's railroad heritage. Learn more about membership.
Location
Visit us on the lower level of the HDSouth Museum. Located in the heritage district of downtown Gilbert, Arizona.
Location Address: HDSouth Museum 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ 85296
Viewing Area
Tuesday – Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed Sundays, Mondays and Holidays
Walk-though Tours
Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Hours