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Posted in New Mexico History January 15, 2019 by E Jamar

The Historic Train Depot In New Mexico That Will Bring Out The Kid In All Of Us

If you love trains, we’ve found the perfect attraction for you. This historic toy train depot in Alamogordo is an incredible museum featuring to-scale models as well as many toy set ups! After you check out the hundreds of trains inside the museum, you can hop on a small-scale train and ride around Alameda Park. All aboard for an experience that’s sure to bring out the kid in you.

Welcome to Toy Train Depot in Alamogordo!

This historic wooden depot is a train museum and a non-profit committed to upholding the history of trains with spectacular models and knowledge of the railroads.

Before stepping inside, let's take a ride on a small-scale train that's straight out of the '50s.

If you miss the first train, don't fret, they run every 30 minutes. This scenic ride goes around Alameda Park and is fun for the whole family.

Once you step into the depot, you have the choice of taking a tour or simply looking around yourself.

If you're a train nerd, you'll love these real working model trains. Toy Train Depot is also home to the world's smallest working train!

With hundreds of locomotives, trains, and freight cars, you can look around for hours. Afterwards, step into the gift shop and find a special gift for the train conductor in your life.

The best part of this attraction? It's completely free, so get out and learn more about these incredible trains for an activity you won't soon forget.

Have you ever visited this sweet toy train depot in Alamogordo? What was your favorite part? We’d love to hear about it in the comments!

If you’re looking for bigger and badder trains, take a ride on this scenic railway for an incredible view of New Mexico.

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E Jamar

E Jamar is a published writer based in Milwaukee, WI. Despite being a Midwesterner at heart, you can often find them trekking throughout the states and discovering new hidden gems. When they're not traveling, you can find them discussing disability issues, cuddling their pug puppy, and checking out new local spots.