The East Texas and Gulf Rail Modelers Association is having their annual train show at the Port Arthur Public Library. It began July 12, and is open to the public July 13 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and July 14 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (Keagan Smith/Port Arthur News)

Carson Dixon peers over the edge of boxes containing model trains at the Port Arthur Public Library, July 12. (Keagan Smith/Port Arthur News)

“We’ve been very lucky with the Port Arthur Library and Port Neches Library to be able to set our layout up,” Leslie McMahen, secretary treasurer of the East Texas and Gulf Rail Modelers Association said. “We love to expose the public to the hobby of model railroading.” (Keagan Smith/Port Arthur News)

McMahen said the East Texas and Gulf Rail Modelers Association has been doing events at the local library in Port Arthur for the past five years. (Keagan Smith/Port Arthur News)

Ed Albanese of Hamshire, right, brought Carson Dixon, left, to check out the model train exhibit at the Port Arthur Public Library, July 12. “I have trains at the house, and the little one enjoys them too,” Albanese said. (Keagan Smith/Port Arthur News)

“We get a lot of kids checking out the trains,” McMahen said. “But there’s also a lot of men and women who are interested in model railroading and looking to see what we’ve got.” (Keagan Smith/Port Arthur News)

In addition to showcasing the automated layout, the Rail Modelers sell model trains and other assorted gear at their events. (Keagan Smith/Port Arthur News)