A shared passion for railroad history has members of the Lake County Model Railroad Club together for the last 50 years
A shared passion for railroad history brings members of the Lake County Model Railroad Club together weekly. It's a tradition that began more than five decades ago. Both the track, originally designed by the club's founders, and the club itself have withstood the test of time.
Norm Kocol of Johnsburg watches his Road Switcher -3 locomotive move on the tracks at the Lake County Model Railroad Club in Wauconda. The club is celebrating its 50th anniversary. - Candace H. Johnson for Shaw Local News Network by signing up you agree to our terms of service The club, Lcmrr.org, celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2022. Members regularly participate in community events and host free open houses from 6 to 8 p.m.
It all began when six guys wanted to have more space to operate and display their model trains than what their homes offered, he said. They also wanted space to socialize with fellow enthusiasts. A steam locomotive pulls out of a Round House at the Lake County Model Railroad Club in Wauconda. - Candace H. Johnson for Shaw Local News Network Kocol is now 74 years old and said he simply has enjoyed the hobby his entire life.
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