I LOVE TRAINS. . . expecially at Christmas. No one in my family was a train collector, so I am not sure where I developed a love of trains. But you too love trains and are Looking for a Great Train Display, here are a few of the area train displays that have been set up for Christmas. If you haven't seen them yet, you still have a chance to enjoy them, but many of them need to be seen this weekend.
Antique Auto Museum, 161 Museum Drive, Hershey, PA. "All Aboard!" as trains, trains and more trains will abound throughout all levels of the Museum! Our classic Roads to Rails model train display will again feature multiple trains, including Thomas the Tank Engine – a family favorite. Several model train displays will appear on the Museum’s main and upper levels this season including a Polar Express model train village. Now through January 6, Daily 9am - 5pm, closed New Year's Day. 717-566-7100, http://www.aacamuseum.org/
Cumberland Valley Model Railroad Club, 440 Nelson Street, Chambersburg, PA. Christmas Open House. We have over 3700 pieces of rolling stock. 1207 on the tracks and 2500 on display. There's 909 square feet of HO, 501 of O and 120 of N. There are 35 gauge miles of HO track, 8 O scale miles and 10 N gauge miles. G gauge is under construction, we have engines running a complete oval above your head when you walk in the door. December 30, January 5 and 12. Noon - 5pm. 717-263-6447, http://www.cvmrrc.com/
Harsco Science Center at the Whitaker Center, 222 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA. Holiday Trains & Trees. Experience a delightful display of model trains and themed trees with the return of the season’s popular Holiday Trains and Trees exhibition. Guests of all ages will marvel at the magnificent display of beautifully decorated trees, surrounded by themed toy train sets. And the train movie "Rocky Mountain Express" will be playing in the IMAX theater! Open December 29, 30 and January 1. Friday, Saturday & Tuesday 9:30am to 5pm, and Sunday 11:30am to 5pm. 717-214-ARTS, http://www.whitakercenter.org/science/index.asp
Mechanicsburg Museum Association, 3 West Allen Street, Mechanicsburg, PA. "Christmas Memories - Trains, Trees and Toys" An exhibit of model trains, theme decorated trees and vintage toys. This exhibit is displayed in the Freight Station Gallery. Now through January 12, Wednesday through Saturday, from Noon - 5pm. 717-697-6088, http://www.mechanicsburgmuseum.org/
Miniature Railroad Club of York, 381 Wheatfield Street, York, PA. 69th Annual Model Railroad Open House, come see 30 by 80 foot layout featuring Thomas the Tank Engine, operating coal dump and water front, cog railway, diesel shop and transfer table, coal mine, steel mill, new roundhouse and turntable, and much more. December 29, January 5, 3-8pm. December 30, January 6, 1pm - 5pm. 717-599-5751, mrrcy.com
National Christmas Center, 3427 Lincoln Highway East (Route 30), Paradise, PA. Toyland train mountain! Three tiers high and 30 feet in diameter, our mountain of electric trains is a world in miniature - tiny figures, animals, buildings and landscaping make it a place of magic. Now through January 6 - Open daily, 7 days a week, 10am - 6pm. Closed New Year's Day; closing early New Year's Eve. 717-442-7950, http://www.nationalchristmascenter.com/
Red Lion Train Station Model Railroaders, 73 North Main Street, Red Lion, PA. 10th Annual Holiday Open House in the historic Maryland & Pennsylvania Railroad’s Red Lion Train Station with O, S, and HO-Gauge layouts. December 29-31, Saturdays and Sundays 1pm - 5pm, weeknights 6pm - 8:30pm. http://www.redlionpa.org/specialevents1.htm#Red_Lion_Train_Station_Open_House
Enjoy Looking at the Great Train Display in your area!
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