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The Choo Choo Barn And The Shops Of Traintown

Route 741 East, P. O. Box 130, Strasburg, PA 17579
717-687-7911
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Ranked #4 of 13 attractions in Strasburg
Type: Speciality Museums, Speciality Shops
Activities: Shopping, City walk sightseeing
Traveller Description: The Choo Choo Barn sounds like something just for 5-year olds.  You couldn't be more wrong.  The size and scope of the model train set is... more »
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Brooklyn, New York, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

I went here for my boys and husband because they love model trains. I expected it to be really childish but was shocked to see how detailed and wonderful the entire layout was. There was so much to see in the layout. My boys didn't want to leave and I must admit neither did I...But it was closing time! We... More

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Davenport, Florida
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

The collection of trains in the railroad store was great. Many engines, trolley's, in O,O27,HO, and S. Best collection I have seen in a long time

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San Francisco
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

We came here with our 3 and 6 year olds. They just had an absolute great time looking at this elaborate and detailed model train layout. We came late in the day on a Friday, around 3:45pm (they close at 5pm), and we managed to spend 75 minutes here without getting bored. The kids went around and around admiring everything.... More

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New Jersey
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9 attraction reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

have been to the choo choo barn a few times over the years and have always found it to be interesting. they have modified some of the scenes on the layout. you always seem to find something new that you may have missed the last time...kids always love the trains and animation...a must see in lancaster

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Southern New Jersey
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013 via mobile

I found it amazing with all the intricate modeling detail and the variety of scenery recreations. Definitely created with patience and love bordering on artwork. Very inexpensive and worth every penny.

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Littlestown
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

The display was absolutely awesome BUT too many people for size of room as many took literally 30 minutes standing 2 deep ,stock still. and caused a very real claustrophobic feeling.

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Vienna, Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Whether or not you're a model train enthusiast, you will LOVE this exhibit. The amount of detail put into the scenes is incredible! There is everything you can imagine from a full circus, to skiing, to a house that is on fire and is saved by the local fire department. There is so much to see, I guarantee, no matter... More

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Prince Frederick, Maryland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013 via mobile

An entire town animated with trains, cars, planes, people, and animals. Cute watching the firefighters fighting a fire. The circus with all of the moving parts. A nice place to go with or without kids.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013

Okay, I have to admit that I was skeptical and tried talking my 9 year-old into doing something else. But, once past the curtain a whole new world opens up and everyone turns into a little kid! I had no idea how much time had past while in the "little world" but I loved every minute of it!

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Hadley, New York, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

I have seen a lot of model train displays, this by far is one of the most impressive ever. First, try to understand how tiny HO Scale is. For instance, a person six foot tall would be represented by a figure less than one inch in height, that's how small it is. So to get detail out of that tiny... More

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