The Guernsey Valley Model Railroad

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We are a nonprofit organization promoting and sharing the world's greatest hobby-model railroading. The Guernsey Valley Model Railroad(GVRR).

Within the Colley Block Building at 648 Wheeling Ave, in Cambridge, OH is one of Ohio's largest HO Scale Model Railroad. The GVRR was organized in 1973 by several individuals interested in preserving southeastern Ohio's railroad heritage in model form. Since then, the model railroad has grown to be one of Ohio's largest "solid-state" HO scale railroad, with over 20 scale miles (1260 feet)of mainline track. The layout depicts in part scenes from along the
old Baltimore and Ohio Railroad's Newark Division and
the old Pennsylvania Railroad's Marietta Branch. The era of the layout focuses on the 1930's to the late 1960's, but modern diesel locomotives (as well as everyone's favorite, the steam locomotives) are operated frequently. The layout has a 2-mile branch line that serves several "deep" coal mines. These mines and their surrounding communities were built from scratch with the aid of old photographs, in order to represent such actual mines as Black Top" and "Forsythe". A typical run over the entire railroad mainline takes on average about 1 hour. En route, as many as 10 trains may be encountered that are running in the same or opposite direction. Helper or "Pusher" locomotives are
frequently required in order to help push the long freights and heavy coal drags over the 2% mountain grades. And, unlike today's modern railroads, the GVRR still uses cabooses on its freight trains. So, if you are ready to reminisce about the "glory days" of railroading, visit the Guernsey Valley HO Scale Model Railroad in Cambridge, Ohio.

10/31/2026

Our neighbors to the west of us, Zane Trace National Trail Model Railroad Club is hosting an Open House this weekend for 2 days! If you have time check them out. You won't be disappointed!

10/25/2026

Open to the public noon to 5:00 10/25/26

10/24/2026

🎃🍂 THIS WEEKEND IN DOWNTOWN CAMBRIDGE! 👻

There's a little something for everyone this weekend! From spooky stories and family-friendly fun to exploring local treasures, Cambridge is full of ways to enjoy the fall season! 🧡

🎭 The Legend of Sleepy Hollow – Catch a performance at the Cambridge Performing Arts Centre, October 23–25!

🎃 Treats on the Trail – Join the Guernsey County CDC for some family-friendly Halloween fun at Lore City Park on Saturday, October 24!

🚂 Fall Open House – Stop by the Guernsey Valley Model Railroad on Sunday, October 25, and explore their incredible displays!

🛍️ Shop & Dine Downtown – While you're out enjoying the weekend, make time to visit your favorite downtown shops and restaurants. A little local love goes a long way!

🍁 Whether you're looking for a spooky adventure, a family outing, or a relaxing afternoon downtown, there's plenty to enjoy!

❤️ Shop • Dine • Explore • Enjoy

10/23/2026

10/17/2026

Come on down to the 2026 COSHOCTON TRAIN SHOW and enjoy a nice train show! We have 80 vendor tables, 5 clubs represented and more. Stop by and see the folks from the Age of Steam Roundhouse Museum, Ohio Railway Museum, Fostoria Rail Preservation Society, Ohio Central Railroad (representing Operation Lifesaver Inc.) and more! We have a modular layout from the Mid-Ohio Valley Model Railroad Club here as well. See folks from the The Guernsey Valley Model Railroad, Zane Trace National Trail (ZTNT) model railroad club, and Mill Creek Central Railroad. Lanson Trains is hosting and sponsoring the show to benefit the Associated Model Railroad Engineers of Coshocton. We will be serving beef hot dogs, and have Crowtown Pizza available starting at 12PM. Experience it all in a day of fellowship and fun. See you there!

10/08/2026

Also two train shows happening back to back weekends!

10/08/2026

Starting the weekend of the 17th it's going to get busy with open houses in the tri-county area.

07/23/2026

Auto racks leaving the yard

Address

648 Wheeling Avenue
Cambridge, OH
43725

Opening Hours

7pm - 10pm

Website

http://www.guernseyvalleymodelrailroad.org/

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