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| - My young sons love trains, so naturally we find ourselves at this museum quite often (children 3 years and under are free!). We purchased a one-year membership here, which pays itself off in three or four visits.
This museum is really unique and is a hidden gem. Inside, you can explore various "real" engines and rail cars used for diverse purposes in the past , e.g. delivering mail, ploughing snow. You can also go underneath a train to see the complete wheel system. A separate room houses small electric trains that wind through miniature towns and landscapes -- Thomas the Tank Engine is a favourite of my sons.
In the summer, you can ride a miniature train and a passenger train (unfortunately the latter was not running the day we visited) and at Christmastime, they offer more activities for children, including train ornament crafts, cookie workshops, and festive electric trains on display.
There is a gift shop and a small cafeteria on site. Or, pack a picnic and eat outside on the grounds while you gaze at railcars. Either way, a day trip here is sure to be a success.
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