Train display for kids (Columbus, Cincinnati: how much, club, train station)

[chicagoerin]

Hello, my nephew will be in town with me (Columbus) this weekend and is nuts about trains..anyone know of any good train things we could see in Cinci? Perhaps a christmas model train display or train museum??? Thanks!

[yayoi]

I know they had one last year in downtown Cincinnati at the Duke Energy Building. I believe it's around Fourth and Main streets.

[jlrosen]

Originally Posted by yayoi

I know they had one last year in downtown Cincinnati at the Duke Energy Building. I believe it's around Fourth and Main streets.

62nd annual display. Just a short walk over to Fountain Square for Ice Skating

[jlawrence01]

There is also the train station (Union Terminal) although there is not a huge amount of train memorabilia left in the old place.

[Doppelganger69]

We saw the Duke Energy display yesterday and it was really good. The Museum Center at Union Terminal is another good suggestion. Once a month or so, there is a club there that opens up the train control tower to the public. Also, around this time of year, there is on a special holiday train display. See cincymuseum.org for details.

[Hartwell Girl]

There is that new place in west chester too just off the Tylersville Exit. Its supposed to be interactive with the kids as well. Have fun!

[Ohiogirl81]

These displays are smaller, but you'll get a personal tour from the operators:

Davis Electronics on Main Street in Milford
Grant's Farm on Bucktown Road, between Newtonsville and Williamsburg in Clermont County.

[DayOH_KJ]

For future reference, about 20 miles north of downtown Cincinnati (Exit 22 off of I-75N) is a place called EnterTrainment Junction (EnterTrainment: Home). That might be a good stop.

[Crew Chief]

Originally Posted by DayOH_KJ

For future reference, about 20 miles north of downtown Cincinnati (Exit 22 off of I-75N) is a place called EnterTrainment Junction (EnterTrainment: Home). That might be a good stop.

Thanks! I go by there every week day and I've wondered what it was! Now we'll definitely have to make a trip down there!

[gusgus08]

We took my niece and nephew to EnterTrainMent Junction in West Chester, yesterday. It was a little expensive to get in - about $13 for adults, a bit less for kids (I don't remember how much), but kids under 3 are free. The kids loved it. There is a nice play area and some Thomas Train themed activities. I think I heard that it has the largest model train collection in the country, or something like that.
They do have Christmas themed exhibits, as well as a "find the Santa" in the main exhibit.
Overall, I thought it was pretty fun myself.