Coosa Valley Model Railroad Association

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Coosa Valley Model Railroad Association Modeling the greater Gadsden area in the 1940’s in HO scale. Our new 26x83ft layout is in the Cultural Arts building in downtown Gadsden, AL.

We also have a 12x24 N scale layout we display at different shows and events. Meet Monday evenings 6pm-8pm

And Santa even came back today! Like we said, he’s making a list, and checking it and the layout twice! 🎅🏼
10/21/2026

And Santa even came back today! Like we said, he’s making a list, and checking it and the layout twice! 🎅🏼

Lots of sidewalks, flowers, and people added today. More to come!
10/21/2026

Lots of sidewalks, flowers, and people added today. More to come!

More work done in Gadsden city. People, cars, lights, interiors, sidewalks…. All being added block by block.
10/20/2026

More work done in Gadsden city. People, cars, lights, interiors, sidewalks…. All being added block by block.

Had a visitor, making a list, and checking it twice! 😁🇺🇸
10/20/2026

Had a visitor, making a list, and checking it twice! 😁🇺🇸

As Bob Ross would say….. more Happy trees😁🇺🇸
10/19/2026

As Bob Ross would say….. more Happy trees😁🇺🇸

And it just goes on and on….. one tree after another 😁🇺🇸
10/18/2026

And it just goes on and on….. one tree after another 😁🇺🇸

I do mine a bit different. I cut individual pieces from foliage material, and then glue one side of the tree with the pi...
10/18/2026

I do mine a bit different. I cut individual pieces from foliage material, and then glue one side of the tree with the pieces. Larger ones I may drill a hole for added support. Let the glue dry about 30mins, then flip over and add to the other side. Let sit 30mins, and then fill in dead spots.

Finished tree…… the little extra time is worth it! No two trees look the same, just like the real world. And theres a ni...
10/18/2026

Finished tree…… the little extra time is worth it! No two trees look the same, just like the real world. And theres a nice satisfying feeling doing a custom ‘model’ tree. I recommend giving it a try! 😁🇺🇸

Twisted wire or sagebrush…. Whats your favorite? 😁🇺🇸Maybe a little more time consuming, but you get fantastic model tre...
10/18/2026

Twisted wire or sagebrush…. Whats your favorite? 😁🇺🇸
Maybe a little more time consuming, but you get fantastic model trees for up close scenes.

Now that some businesses are lit up time to add some interiors and customers 😁🇺🇸
10/16/2026

Now that some businesses are lit up time to add some interiors and customers 😁🇺🇸

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Gadsden, AL

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Tuesday 6:30pm - 8pm
Saturday 8:30am - 12pm

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