Bay Area Layout Design & Operations Meet: February 5–7, 2027

Save the dates for the 34th annual PCR Bay Area Layout Design & Operations Meet, February 5–7, 2027. This hybrid event brings together model railroaders interested in layout design, operations, and railroad history, with activities in the Oakland–Alameda area and online clinic participation via Zoom. The main venue is Mastick Senior Center, 1155 Santa Clara Avenue, Alameda, California.

Participants can attend presentations, seek advice on a current or future layout, enter the Layout Design Challenge, visit local model railroads, and participate in operating sessions. Presentations and consultations are scheduled for Saturday, followed by Saturday evening layout tours and Sunday operating sessions. Clinic recordings will be available to registered attendees afterward.

The meet welcomes all model railroaders; NMRA, PCR, or LDSIG membership is not required. Whether you are developing your first track plan or refining operations on an established railroad, the weekend offers opportunities to learn and exchange ideas. Visit the event website for ticket announcements, schedule updates, and participation details. Questions may be directed to contact@bayldops.com.