Layout Tours

We are lucky to have so many, world-class, narrow gauge model railroads in the Puget Sound region. We have some fine, standard gauge layouts, too! We hope that you will enjoy visiting them!

Layout tours are “self-guided”, as usual. This means that you will receive a printed “Layout Tour Guide” containing detailed maps, address and information, and you can drive yourself to a selection of those layouts that are open, each day. (An abbreviated “Advance Planning Guide” will be made available by email to all registered attendees as soon as they register, so that you can plan your layout tour before you arrive in Tacoma.) We will be grouping layouts into geographical areas, by day, to simplify your planning. It is highly recommended that you plan to car pool as you visit the layouts - this will give you access to the High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes on our freeways. We will also be scheduling the layout tours a little earlier in the day than is usual, to attempt to avoid our region’s rush-hour traffic congestion.

COVID-19

Layout owners may choose to require masks and/or proof of vaccine when visiting their homes. Please respect their choices and be prepared to comply. Details on other COVID-19 policies are in our FAQ here.