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Facilities

Track: More than two miles of 7-1/2 inch gauge mainline track located in the Maury County Park in Columbia, Tennessee. Adjustable unloading ramps, three transfer tables, car storage yards, two turntables, 23 steaming bays, water, and electricity.

Map of Track

Food: During the Spring and Fall Meets, food is available all day at the track site from the club caboose with proceeds to benefit the club. A variety of restaurants can be found in Columbia.

Camping: Self-contained camping is permitted in the park at the track site with a limited amount of electrical and water hookups during the Spring and Fall Meets only. Camping is not allowed under utility lines.

Lodging: Ample motel space is available minutes from the track in Columbia.
Days Inn
1504 Nashville Hwy (Hwy 31)
931-381-3297		 Ramada
1208 Nashville Hwy (Hwy 31)
931-388-2720
Econolodge
I-65 at Exit 46 (Hwy 412/99)
931-381-1401		 Richland Inn
Hwy 31 at James Campbell Blvd.
931-381-4500
Holiday Inn Express
I-65 at Exit 46 (Hwy 412/99)
931-380-1227		 James K. Polk
1111 Nashville Hwy (Hwy 31)
931-388-4913

Location

The 7-1/2" gauge club track is located in the Maury County Park in Columbia, Tennessee, approximately one hour south of Nashville. There is no admission charge, and everyone is welcome.

Map to Track

Scale and gauge

All 7-1/2 inch gauge equipment (steam, diesel, and electric) conforming to BLS standards for wheel gauge and contour is welcome. Stationary and steam traction engines are also welcome. We ask that all boilers be registered in our log prior to operation.

Steaming Bay Area
Steaming Bay Area

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Updated 4/30/01