The 74th Annual Open House of the Highland Park Society of Model Railroad Engineers, Inc was, according to General Superintendent Marc Thrasher, “an unqualified success.” Visitors were able to see a variety of freight and passenger equipment riding the high iron of the Highland Pacific.

The layout, a dual system with both DC and DCC options, performed as expected with no major glitches noted. Today was the first full-blown test in full public view despite a number of operating sessions held for members only. The layout, and the crew, put on a show of which to be proud. Will it be exceeded by tomorrow’s open house?

This first open-to-the-public since COVID-19 changed plans two years in a row was welcomed by visitors and members alike. It was aptly stated by Chief Clerk Stacy Ross who said “It’s good to be back. There’s nothing like throbbing diesels to give you goosebumps.”

The Open House runs one more day, Sunday, November 6th, from 11 am to 5 pm. Join us; admission is free!