The Model Train System at the Copper Rail Depot:

   

 

The Phase II model railroads as a group, including the AKRR, Santa Fe, Northern Pacific, Canadian Pacific, Milwaukee Road, Burlington, BNSF, and AmTrak.

 

Links to the layout and concept behind ALCANEX (Alaska-Canada Northern-Expo Consolidated Railways System):

 

 

The Phase II ALCANEX Track Layout 2006-2009 ALCANEX mallet passenger consist in 2008 Cantwell RR Yard & Industrial Park Model town of Cicely Detail Shots
  one of several Phase II trains This is the Phase II RR yard beneath Cicely This is the Phase II (ALCANEX) model town
   

 

 

 
CRNW 101--the original RR line The Cicely model town ALCANEX Trains at the CRD Kennecott Model Structures
Phase I RR More of the Phase II model RR town at the CRD Start of the Phase II model RR This is one of three Phase I CRNW Railway towns at the CRD
       
       

 

 

 

 

Access to the historic model railroad, featuring significant elements of the model towns of old Kennecott, McCarthy and Chitina, is during bar hours only except by prior arrangement. If you wish to view the model as a group, please contact the owner

Viewing of the historic part of the model is free. A full tour with running of one or more of the trains is $20.00 for one to four persons, plus $5.00 for each additional persons. Children under 12 are free but ALL minors MUST be accompanied AND supervised by a LEGAL parent or guardian.  It is important to contact the owner in advance to set up a tour. 

Often these tours are only available late in the afternoon. You may want to consider staying overnight in Copper Center. We recommend utilizing Uncle Nicolai's Budget Rooms.

 

Phase II: ALCANEX Where Is Cicely?    
The background story to the new CRD model RR line.

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