Model Railroading 101 Workshop

The DSED is holding a workshop on building model railroad modules through the Sioux Falls, SD, school districts community education, ComEd, series of classes. The 2′ modules are for an N-scale model train layout, however, the lessons learned can be used in any scale or for other dioramas. The class is a 4-week session on Tuesday evenings beginning April 11, 2023. Three of the classes are hands on, where the participants will add track, wiring and scenery to a prebuilt module. The participants keep the completed module after completion of the classes. One of the sessions is a tour of… Read More

Greater Sioux Falls Model Train Show – March 25-26, 2023 – Sioux Falls, SD

Come and join the Dakota Southeastern Division, DSED, model railroad club, for our annual Greater Sioux Falls Model Train Show. Watch trains of various scales running on unique layouts. Kids can earn an ‘engineers’ certificate’ by operating on a switching layout. Vendors will be selling new and used model trains and accessories. Concessions are available by the El Riad Shrine Ritualistic Unit. Lots of activities and a great family event. The event will be at the Multi-Cultural Center at 515 N Main Ave, Sioux Falls, SD on Saturday March 25-26, 2023. Hours are 10:00 am – 5:00 pm on Saturday… Read More

Downtown Sioux Falls, SD Library-Jan 28-29, 2023

Come and join the Dakota Southeastern Division, DSED, model railroad club at the Sioux Falls, SD downtown library on Saturday and Sunday, January 28-29, 2023. Saturday hours are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and Sundary hours are 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. The library is located at 8th Street and Dakota Ave. The DSED will have our HO and N scale layouts operating along with 2 switching layouts for kids to operate. It is a great family event and is FREE to the public. We hope to see you there.