03/09/2026
Charleston friends — we need your help finding our next station. 🚂
After 16 wonderful years at Citadel Mall, the Charleston Area Model Railroad Club has been informed that our time in this space will soon come to an end.
🚂 Our final public days at the mall will be April 11–12 and April 14, when the last trains will roll through the layout in its current home and this chapter of our railroad slowly pulls into the station.
While this chapter is closing, the Charleston Area Model Railroad Club is not reaching the end of the line. Our members are actively working to secure a new location so we can keep the trains running and continue sharing the hobby with the community.
A Little About Our Railroad
The Charleston Area Model Railroad Club has been part of the Lowcountry community since 1983.
What began as a small group of train enthusiasts grew into a place where creativity, craftsmanship, and a shared love of railroading could be enjoyed by generations of visitors.
Since 2008, our home at Citadel Mall has welcomed families, hobbyists, and curious guests to experience the magic of model trains. Every mountain, building, and mile of track on the layout was built by our members with care and dedication.
Over the years, thousands of visitors have walked through our doors to watch the trains roll by and experience the joy of model railroading.
Before this train leaves the station, we invite everyone to come visit the layout one last time and help us celebrate the memories built here.
How You Can Help During This Temporary Derailment
🚂 Visit the Layout Before We Move
Come see the trains while they’re still running at Citadel Mall. Bring your family, invite friends, and help us celebrate the memories built here over the past 16 years.
🏢 Know a Possible Space?
We are actively searching for a warehouse, storefront, or community space in the Charleston area that could become our next station stop. If you know of a possible location, please reach out to us. (Link also in Bio)
🤝 Become a Member
Our railroad is powered entirely by volunteers and members who love the hobby. New members are always welcome.
📣 Spread the Word
Share this post and help get the word down the line. The more people who know about our situation, the better chance we have of finding our next home.
❤️ Support the Club
Donations help us cover moving, storage, and preparing for our next location so the Charleston Area Model Railroad Club can stay on track for the future.
Donation and information links can be found on our website and in our profile. (Link in Bio)
This may be the end of our run at Citadel Mall—but the Charleston Area Model Railroad Club still has many miles of track ahead.
🚂 All aboard for the next chapter.
