36 Fun Philadelphia Train Rides & Activities

Sue Krawitz Tandoc said:  The Black Diamond Society of Model Engineers features 2 floors of model trains displays running with smoke and real sounds. The first floor has a 650 square foot display with towns, the great outdoors, cities and more. The second floor has an 800 square foot display offering a host of trains in an outdoor scene with mountains, rolling hills, parks and towns. Click here for more information on Railroad Days.

Cost: $5/person, free for children 12 & under, donations appreciated

1pm-4pm

Sue Krawitz Tandoc said:  The Abington Lines Model Railroad offers train displays on a 20'x60' two-track mainline with real sounds and radio controls. Scenery is an outdoor landscape with villages, roundhouse, towns and even a waterfront with rail car ferries. They also have operating engines from the past that will still delight those young at heart.

Cost: Free admission, donations appreciated

12pm-4pm

Sue Krawitz Tandoc said:  Take your family on a visit to Trainpops Attic for a genuine train shop experience. They have various train layouts operating throughout the store and a wide selection of train merchandise such as model trains, accessories, scenery pieces and much more. They also complete train repairs and provide free estimates. You can also shop online from their many brands of high quality train items!

Shila said:  New Hope & Ivyland Railroad is a train lover's dream! Most popular for holiday-themed train excursions, Santa's Steam Spectacular and North Pole Express, New Hope & Ivy Railroad offers excursions for all seasons and occasions. Take a traditional train excursion, the romantic Grapevine Express, Fall Foliage, Halloween, Easter Bunny Express, or celebrate a birthday aboard the historic trains. View site for upcoming schedule and pricing.

Year Round Excursions

Sue Krawitz Tandoc said:  At the Black River & Western Railroad, your child can see BR&W 60, New Jersey's oldest operating steam locomotive which also operates throughout the year. They also host train excursions throughout the year as well as during holidays and special events. While you're there, check out the BR&W Museum featuring railroad artifacts and displays as well as the railroad history of Hunterdon County and more.

Cost: Call for pricing for Train excursions

Tim Ponisciak said:  Northlandz is one of America's largest exhibits of model railroads. Kids will love exploring the many different realistic depictions of America as you literally walk through the layout. There are some huge bridges and mountains to check out! They have over 8 miles of track that run 100 trains across landscape that depicts the great outdoors with bridges, canyons, towns, villages, buildings and much more. The venue also hosts a doll museum featuring over 200 dolls.