Longview Museum Reopens Holiday Model Train Display, Welcomes Families
The Gregg County Historical Museum in Longview reopened its annual holiday model train display on December 6, 2025 as part of the museum's Living History Christmas program. The return of the exhibit brings running trains, miniature scenes, and seasonal programming back to East Texas, offering family friendly entertainment and a local draw for visitors during the holiday season.
On December 6, 2025 the Gregg County Historical Museum reopened its signature holiday model train display as a featured element of the museum's Living History Christmas program. Trains once again ran through detailed miniature scenes, with model towns and operating layouts set up to entertain families and visitors who come to enjoy seasonal exhibits and events.
The exhibit is a recurring tradition for the museum, and this season it resumed its role as seasonal entertainment that draws local residents and visitors to view carefully crafted layouts. The display is positioned within the museum's broader holiday schedule, which pairs the train exhibit with additional Living History Christmas activities aimed at engaging families and community members throughout the holiday period.
Visitors encountered a mix of static miniatures and operating train layouts that illustrate traditional model railroading craftsmanship. The display emphasizes visual detail and operational interest, with trains moving through small town scenes that highlight the scale modeling that attracts both longtime modelers and families looking for festive activities. The exhibit also serves as a focal point for holiday programming at the museum, creating multiple opportunities for guests to plan visits around special events.
This reopening matters to the East Texas model train community and casual visitors alike because it restores a local seasonal venue where model railfans can see layouts in person, study layout design, and enjoy the mechanical motion that makes model railroading compelling. The exhibit provides accessible entertainment for families seeking holiday outings and helps bring foot traffic to the museum during a key part of its calendar.
Verify hours and any admission requirements with the Gregg County Historical Museum before visiting, as event scheduling and ticketing can change during holiday programming. Plan visits earlier in the day for smaller crowds and allow time to see the museum's other Living History Christmas offerings while trains are running.
