DesMoiNTrak

06/08/2026

We had a great time at the Winterset Public Library Friday and Saturday. This was our first time at this location and we got to meet a lot of new people!

05/30/2026

Reminder: we will be at the Winterset Library next Friday and Saturday.

This is our first time visiting Winterset!

05/30/2026

DesMoiNTRAK was invited to have a small show at McAuley Terrace Senior Living in Johnston Iowa. The show would be part of their annual senior prom held yesterday. This years theme was mountains and the residents and staff enjoyed our layout.

This was a 3 hour show in a very small room. So we kept it very simple and just used DC trains and two power packs. It took us an hour to set up and about 30 minutes to pack out.

This was a very rewarding event for the residents and our 4 club participants. So many memories were shared and created.

I highly recommend asking around in your communities for an opportunity with senior living and model train exhibitions.

PS; they included our 4 members at supper 😃

04/30/2026

Join us at the Winterset Public Library!

04/28/2026

04/27/2026

April Model Contest Results:
We had five entries for the water themed model contest at the Des Moines Central library. Stephen Phillips was our winning entry with an Alpine Lake Module.

This was the closest race we've had, with only a 3 vote difference between first and second and between second and third.

04/25/2026

Our large layout at the Des Moines library today. We are open to the public from noon to 2pm tomorrow

04/25/2026