Summerville Main Street will host a Trains & Tracks Expo at the Historic Summerville Depot on Saturday and Sunday, November 1-2. Hours of operation for the event on Saturday, November 1 will be 10:00 am-3:00 pm and Sunday, November 2 from 11:00am-3:00pm. Admission is free to the public. The expo is a great way to spend the day whether you’re an avid modeler or just looking for a fun and interesting day out with the family. The Trains & Tracks Expo is designed for children of all ages; for modelers, collectors, and enthusiasts; for families in search of good old-fashioned fun; and for the simply curious.

A highlight for the event will be the Chattanooga Modular Modeler Train exhibit. The Chattanooga Modular Modelers, Inc. is a non-profit Tennessee corporation that uses the hobby of model railroading to educate the public about the role the railroads have played in our nation’s history. They teach techniques for construction of portable displays. They also teach electric and electronics principles used in modern devices, and how to display artistic expression through the mastery of the many skills necessary to complete a model railroad or diorama. Their motto is “Teaching and Inspiring through the art of Model Railroading”.

The Train Expo will also feature tables of trains, a 24×16 foot HO scale layout, model train accessories, scale models, free play with wooden kid’s train table and collectible toys. There will be railroad memorabilia for sale, food and craft vendors, and special exhibits and demonstrations. As an extra perk for train collectors, free Vintage Train Magazines will be given away throughout the Expo.

Summerville Main Street will be rolling out their new Miniature Trackless Train ride and giving free rides throughout the event. Youth and adults will have the opportunity to board at the Summerville Depot and take a short excursion in the downtown during this weekend celebrating trains.

Local antique collector and restorer, Ben Hayes will have a special Tonka Toy Exhibit on display for the public’s enjoyment. Ben will be on hand to discuss the history and the process of collecting and restoring vintage items such as the Tonka collections that will be on display.

The Tennessee Valley Railroad Steam Engine 4501 is scheduled to arrive each day of the event around 1:00 pm with passengers. The antique steam engine will be turned on the Summerville Turntable, for the public’s viewing pleasure.

Nashville Singer Songwriter Jaycee Lynne and her band will be performing throughout the 2-day expo. She performs a variety of music that includes contemporary, traditional country, and gospel. She has been doing great work for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital and her song, “Come Home” was featured on The Christmas with the Vets website. She has shared the stage with Brothers Osborne and opened for Toby Keith, Tim McGraw, Gene Watson and many others. Jaycee Lynne has also performed 4 acoustic shows at the Musician’s Hall of Fame in Nashville, TN. and is currently nominated for by the Independent Music Awards for Rising Star Female Vocalist, Songwriter of The Year, and Song of The Year (Jealousy) for the Who’s Hoo Country Music Awards.

For more information on this event or upcoming events contact Summerville Main Street by email at slocklear@summervillega.org.