On Saturday and Sunday, July 20-21, Clamshell Railroad Days returns to the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum to celebrate model trains and local train history. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., view model train layouts from regional model railroad clubs.

The Cascade Z Modelers, Mt. Rainier N Scale Club, Longview, Kelso and Rainier Model Railroad Club, Pacific Northwest On30 Modular Group, and Peninsula Model Railroad Club are among the exhibitors, and Dean and Donna Mead’s LEGO Train will be on display.

Also watch blacksmith demonstrations by the Lone Wolfe Forge.

The museum’s historic railcar, NAHCOTTA, will be open for viewing both days from 10 a.m. to noon and 2 to 3:30 p.m.

Admission is $5 for the weekend and includes a commemorative button. Children under 12 are free. All proceeds support the museum’s operations

The museum’s address is 115 SE Lake Street in Ilwaco, Washington. For more information, call the museum at (360) 642-3446.