Chadds Ford, PA — Since 1972, The Brandywine Railroad model scale railroad offers children and adults of all ages a dazzling experience.
The O-gauge trains traverse 2000 feet of track, passing through valleys, tunnels, cities, factories, and farms. Visitors can also enjoy animatronic carnival rides and witness Santa spreading holiday cheer.
Trying to find all the surprises is what delights visitors as they peer overhead into the mountain villages and tiny towns from above.
There are cities, appearances by Santa, fireworks, a drive-in theater and this year a special boxcar featuring a campfire and some weary travelers.
The temporary display, the largest in the area, has to be removed and stored after the holidays are over due to spacing restraints at the museum.
It’s a feat that Senior Railroad Specialist Paul Hoerner loves to complete in time for the season.
“Having been part of the railroad for 37 years, I now serve as the head senior railroad specialist for the second year. It’s truly heartwarming to play a role in people’s holiday traditions, witnessing the joy on their faces as they enter, especially the children’s excitement,” exclaimed one staff member.
Down the hall, the latest exhibit at the museum also features scale model trains and plenty of other surprises for the holiday crowds.
The Wonderful World of Wyeth Miniatures exhibit showcases dollhouses, toys, trains, and art projects that the renowned Wyeth family used to create for their children during the festive season.
That exhibit features a standard gauge and N gauge display featuring tinplate cars and a merry-go-round.
The railroad display and Wyeth miniatures exhibit is open through January 5th.
