Long Island Railroad Museum display at Farmingdale Public Library

By: Nicholas Tsaveras

FARMINGDALE NEWS - On Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 12pm to 4:30pm, The Farmingdale Public Library hosted a special community event featuring The Long Island Railroad Museum Display. The Display featured their model trains collection from Lionel to Bachmann Trains.  The display delighted train/model trains enthusiasts of all ages. This  engaging event allows visitors to the event to explore the world of railroads through the interactive model of train layouts and specialist demonstrations provided by the members of The Long Island Railroad Museum.  

  According to the library event page, “Drop in and join members of the Railroad Museum of Long Island as they bring their love of trains to life! Enjoy beautifully crafted model train layouts and watch toy trains in action. Have a train that needs a little tune-up? Bring it along! Museum members will also host a train repair clinic to look at toy trains in need of fixing. It’s a fun, family-friendly event for train enthusiasts of all ages! There is no registration required for this event.” 

    The exhibit showcased involved, the design of the model train layout of Lionel and Bachmann Trains with detailed tracks and buildings. One of the most popular trains was the Thomas from Lionel (O Scale) and Bachmann (Ho Scale). They also featured models from engines and rolling stock that exist.   

 The event was free, open to the public, and did not require advance registration, making it accessible to families, hobbyists, and curious residents alike. It was also posted for the community coverage under Newsday’s Farmingdale event section highlights; local events like this draw neighbors together and help maintain strong civic engagement.  

   Events like The Railroad Museum Display help strengthen the community of train enthusiast and the local community by encouraging people of all age to connect over share interest and learn more about Long Island’s itself work year-round to preserve and educate the public and the regions of railroad history through exhibits, restoration projects, and outreach programs. Their official website offers additional information about ongoing exhibits and volunteers' opportunities  

  Overall, The Long Island Railroad Museum Display demonstrates how local institutions can bring history to life through model trains. It offered a welcoming space for people who like to explore, learn, and engage with railroad and model trains. The exhibit also celebrates the artists and engineering of locomotives through the model trains layout.