Updated: Jun 19
By Lea Florentine for The Montgomery News | June 18, 2026
Pacific Southern Railway of Rocky Hill will hold its first Summer Train Fest to celebrate the beginning of summer on Saturday, June 20. The model railway club's “chief marketing officer” James Murray says, “The event will feature all sorts of fun activities for families and fans.”
Murray, also known as “Murr” from the TBS show “Impractical Jokers” and his wife Melyssa own the PS’ home, will be there to greet those attending.
Princeton residents James "Murr" and Melyssa Murray in the Rocky Hill house with members of The Pacific Southern Model Railroad Club.
Murray notes, “The highlight of the event will be a tour of the iconic 5,000-square-foot Pacific Southern Railway train museum, one of America’s longest running non-profit model railroads.”
In addition, there will be balloon animals; face painting; the band New Sound City; and Marisol’s Kitchen food truck
Several small train layouts will be on display, including the Lionel train set Murray shared with his father and a setup by Somerset County 4-H Trainmasters will be running.
Pacific Southern Railway in Rocky Hill
“Since 1964, Pacific Southern Railway has been built and maintained by club members. Our nonprofit HO-scale club features one of the largest and most detailed layouts in the region, built from decades of craftsmanship, innovation, and passion for trains.”
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Custom HO box cars, commemorating the four owners of the railway club through the years will be available for purchase for $40, as well as Murray’s novels and merchandise from Melyssa’s company, No. 95 candles.
Tours of the model railway will start every half hour from 10 am until 4:30 pm. The event will be held rain or shine.
Proceeds will support Rocky Hill’s First Aid & Rescue Squad and Fire Department. Club president Jeff Bernardis notes their Open House last November sold out.
Tickets, $10 (kids under 10 are free), can be bought online at SummerTrainShow.com. Walkups are welcome, subject to availability.
Parking is free along the north/westbound side of Washington Street (Route 518).
James "Murr" and Melyssa Murray.
