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the track was built around the museum in 1998. As of 2022, MLS has more than 18 miles of 7 1/2" gauge tracks plus 1500 feet of 4 3/4" track. MLS provides free train rides on
Sundays during the months of October through April (As of 2019). The train rides begin in Adobe Station and run through the rugged desert. There are 6 routes, although typically only up to 4 are used for the public train rides due to the length of the rides. There are working block signals, many bridges, trestles, and Teeny Tiny Tunnel. In 2012 Shelby's Junior Engineer School began operation in Adobe Train Station, where children of all ages can operate an electric powered 1.5" scale model of a diesel switcher loco. MLS's Arizona Western Railroad is one of the largest miniature railroad setup of its kind in the United States. MLS also created an old 1890 western themed town with false fronts on their storage units.
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Sahuaro Central headquarters and Sahuaro Central Railroad Museum was once the Park Ranger Station at Adobe Mountain Park. The museum has various exhibits, some which are on loan by the members of the society. These artifacts include train models of different scales,
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