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National Toy Train Museum, Strasburg, PA

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National Toy Train Museum

Pennsylvania museum showing a large collection of toy trains, from 19th-century pieces to modern models, with some trains you can run yourself.

300 Paradise Lane, Paradise Township, PA · Strasburg, PA

About National Toy Train Museum

The National Toy Train Museum sits in Lancaster County's Pennsylvania Dutch countryside, just outside Strasburg. It is run by the Train Collectors Association and presents a broad collection of toy trains, including meticulously maintained model layouts, toy trains that children once pushed or rode, and miniature replicas of full-sized trains. Visitors can operate some of the trains themselves. The adjoining National Toy Train Library holds industry history material and is open to visitors during regular hours. Exhibits and the library are on one floor with no steps.

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