French Broad Empire Model Railroad Club
Community Services Non Profits
Why pick this one
French Broad Empire Model Railroad Club offers public N-scale layout sessions in Hendersonville and an annual all-scales Autumn Rails show.
Best for
- Seeing N-scale model railroad layouts in person
- Families attending a model train event with a kids' play zone
- Scouts seeking a train-related outing
- People interested in joining an N-scale model railroad club
- Visitors seeking the annual Autumn Rails show in Fletcher
Look elsewhere if
- Seeking full-size railroad transportation or train rides
- Seeking a general-purpose community center rather than model railroad activities
Specialties
- N-scale model railroading
- T-TRAK modular layouts
- Model railroad train shows
What makes them different
- Founded in 1993
- Operates a 25-by-32-foot layout across from the historic depot in downtown Hendersonville
- Hosts public Saturday club hours
- Annual Autumn Rails show includes 27,000 square feet of vendors, displays, and T-TRAK layouts
- Autumn Rails offers free admission for children under 12 with an adult and scouts in uniform
- Years in business
- 33
- Serves
- Hendersonville, Fletcher
Distilled from this business's own website.
Contact & Location
- Address
- 503 7th Ave E, Hendersonville, NC 28792
- Website
- https://www.fbemodelrr.org/
- frenchbroadnpire@gmail.com
Services
- Public model railroad open houses
- Model railroad club membership
- Railroading presentations for scouts, youth groups, senior citizens, and civic groups
- Annual model train show