The Fairplex Garden Railroad

An exhibit of the Fairplex Programming Department
with volunteers provided by The Fairplex Learning and Development Center

A new YouTube video highlights our layout at the 2026 LA County Fair!

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Check out our other new videos from the Fair below! Scroll to the bottom for the most recent

Leadership Team

Our Leadership Team is a group of volunteers who are responsible for specific areas and who help plan and supervise projects and activities for the year and for the annual LA County Fair.

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Videos

We share our latest and previous videos as well as

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Join Us

If you enjoy gardening, model railroading, want to learn about the hobby of garden railroading, or just enjoy the companionship of a great group who share common interests—consider becoming a Fairplex Garden Railroad volunteer.

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Support the FGRR

The Fairplex and the volunteers of the FGRR are grateful for the generous contributions that have been given by supporters. The help that these businesses, families and individuals provide is crucial to maintaining this historic, world-class attraction.

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Recent Posts

  • World Cup Fever Strikes Fairplex

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    Rick Bremer

    The Garden Railroad is a year-round exhibit supported by the he Fairplex Programming department so when they asked us to participate in a series of FIFA World Cup Watch Parties we were happy to oblige. Volunteers were supported by the Fairplex Learning and Development Center providing registration management through The…

  • What’s new this year?

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    Rick Bremer

    If you are visiting the Garden Railroad during the 2026 LA County Fair, be sure to look out for these new additions or upgrades: A NEW WALKWAY As detailed in our earlier blog posts, our new TREX walkway is completed providing a smooth, safe route for our visitors. As a…

  • A New WalkWay!

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    Rick Bremer

    During these past few months, our crew has been hard at work on our Trex walkway! Here is what we have been up to: All underground utilities had to be upgraded. A clean area, ready for the support structure. A grid of pressure-treated 2 x 6s will rest on concrete…