Part of Chicago’s Pullman neighborhood this weekend is being transformed to celebrate the 20th anniversary of ‘The Polar Express’ and its director, Chicago-native Robert Zemekis.

The Great Lakes Chapter of European Train Enthusiasts will be showing off their H0 gauge model train layout. On Friday, June 9 through Sunday, June 11, the layout will be at Fischer Hall.

When designing their layouts, many model railroaders gravitate towards the 1960s. It’s easy to understand why — to many in the hobby, the 1960s represents one of the most dynamic decades in ...