Real Rail

09/23/2026

09/23/2026

Good day
The Railroad Education And Learning Center of Florida,
Realrail. Is now having its first membership drive.
We are looking for model railroaders interested in joining our organization that works with our local community and who is interested in the hobby in general.
We are currently looking for n-scalers who are interested in constructing our new 12x6 T-Trak module layout.
We are looking for novice modelers and experienced who are interested in making our hobby experience accessible to all.
We currently have a O-scale layout
A brand new HO layout that’s 60% complete.
Our T-Trak module layout is in the early planning stage and we are currently looking for n-scalers input in the design and build out.
So, starting October 1,2026 our monthly dues has been reduced to $30.00 per month.
By joining you will get all the benefits our organization provides. Discounts at our store. Access to all our layouts and equipment.
We are a nonprofit that has a dedicated staff that helps with our community and also puts on the largest annual model railroad show in February on the west coast of Florida and also several open house events per year.
Stop by Saturdays 10-2pm for more information at;
The Railroad Education and Learning Center of Florida
Realrail
Creekwood Commons East
Unit 101
4908 Lena Road
Bradenton Florida 34221
Ask to speak to Allen or Robert

09/22/2026

08/22/2026

2012 Bob Eberly video

My dad invited me to have a go at shooting Real Rail, a model railroad club he belongs to in Bradenton Florida. I interviewed four of the members as they relived getting their first toy train as a child and why they belong to the club today. I shot this on an FS100, which I picked up really just to....

08/20/2026

Realrail will resume our regular operating hours and seminars September 12
Look for our seminar schedule on Facebook and instagram soon.
This season’s seminars will include
T-Trak building
HO locomotive maintenance
Scenery designing
Scratch building
Kitbashing
Operations with dcc
DCC programming
Layout design
Bench work design and assembly
Layout design
Please be aware these seminars are limited to 10 attendees at a time.
For more information please contact us at 941-739-8724
Or visit www.realrail.net
Or, just stop by at;
4908 Lena Rd
Bradenton Florida 34221
Saturdays 10am-2pm

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