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South Weber Council bars train runs until safety fixes; 60-day negotiation set

South Weber City Council · April 29, 2026
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Summary

After months of complaints and two insurance audits, the council voted to bar the South Weber Model Railroad Club from operating trains until documented safety issues are fixed and gave the club and parks committee 60 days to negotiate a new agreement; failure to reach terms may prompt termination.

The South Weber City Council voted April 26 to bar operation of the South Weber Model Railroad Club's miniature trains until safety deficiencies identified in the city's insurance inspections are repaired, and it gave the club and the parks committee a 60-day window to negotiate a new agreement.

Shay from the parks department told the council the city had repeated safety audit findings and weed-maintenance violations over several years, citing an inspection on March 5, 2026, and four prior weed-related violations. Shay recommended terminating the club's agreement because those hazards had persisted and the club lacked the capacity to address them…

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