Christmas and electric trains have gone together for over 100 years. Now, the ultimate train set, once privately owned in North Dallas, is becoming a holiday tradition in Frisco.
The Museum of the American Railroad’s
TrainTopia
features operating large scale trains traversing exquisitely crafted landscapes which feature breathtaking scenery. The closer you look, the more you will see of this highly detailed world in miniature with ever-changing dramatic lighting.
A gift of the Sanders Family and presented by Amanda and Brint Ryan,
TrainTopia
is the ultimate train set. Once reserved for family and close friends in the Sanders' home, the "Million Dollar Train Set" is now a must-see for the holidays at its permanent location in Frisco.
Where:
Frisco Discovery Center, 8004 N. Dallas Pkwy., Frisco
When:
Wednesday – Saturday 10:00am – 5:00pm & Sundays 1:00pm – 5:00pm.
TrainTopia
and the Museum will be closed December 23 - 25 for the Christmas holiday and December 30 - January 1 for the New Year holiday.
What’s New for Christmas:
Recent additions to
TrainTopia
include a 15-storey historic
Hotel
Settles
, a realistic power plant, and enhanced operating features such as oil wells and automated trains. In addition to the Sanders’ G-Scale layout,
TrainTopia
now features a tiny N-Scale diorama:
Railroading During the Civil War
. There is also a scavenger hunt for children and families.
More Info:
Tickets can be purchased at the door in
TrainTopia
or online at:
www.HistoricTrains.org
For special assistance or to book a group tour, please phone us at (214) 428-0101.
The Museum of the American Railroad is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization incorporated in the state of Texas in 1962. The Museum’s mission is to enrich the lives of others through meaningful, relevant programs and exhibits that relate the history & technology of the Railroad and its profound impact on American life and culture.
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