Posted in New York December 11, 2018 by

This Indoor Train Park Hiding In New York Proves There’s Still A Kid In All Of Us

There are timeless attractions that exist in New York that are only getting better with age, one example of this being our favorite small-town museum out in Orleans County. Only an hour outside of Rochester, if you happen to be in this area of our state and are ready to experience a day full of fun that the whole family can enjoy – then it’s time you get one of the country’s largest model train displays on your radar.

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Easy to find once you know what you're looking for, the Medina Railroad Museum is a wondrous attraction of our state.
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From the moment you arrive, you'll be swept off of your feet with nostalgia, with the museum even featuring its own old-timey ticket booth.
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At the heart of the museum, you'll find one of the country's largest model train displays that'll leave you at a loss for words.
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To hear about how large this model train display is is one thing, but to see this body of work for yourself in person is another.
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Currently, the model train display is over 200-feet long and 14-feet wide.
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Those who live in the area have had the pleasure of watching this model train display grow over the years, a layout that's been steadily expanding since 2001.
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You'll be amazed by all of the detail that goes into creating this enormous model train display, a sight that you could spend all day gazing at.
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The displays are fit for thousands of model display trains, running along the tracks that exist in this small-town world in a museum.
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If you keep an eye out, you may even some see recognizable sights that exist inside this model train display.
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Open Tuesday through Sunday from 11 p.m. to 5 p.m., spend the day soaking in the largest model train display in New York at the Medina Railroad Museum.
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Open all year long, you won't have to worry about this hidden gem closing its doors when the seasons change. Whether you're a train enthusiast, a parent who's looking to give their kids an exciting day out, or someone who's looking to spend their afternoon getting back to the good old days, it's always fun for everyone at the Medina Railroad Museum. To find out more about this model train display and all the fun you can have inside this little train park, click here.


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