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December 2023 by Linda C.
Love, love, love coming here! We have been here numerous times and each time we discover something new. The grandchildren are enthralled with all the details. Be careful to time your visit when it is not busy, we like to arrive when it opens, so the kids have plenty of time to look at the trains. We always stop at the playground in the middle to let them run a little energy off before finishing up. We will be back!
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October 2023 by Eric W.
This place was surprisingly fun. A nice place to take the family on a rain day. There was plenty to do for everyone. The toy store was really neat. Good thing the woman was there to control my spending.
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August 2023 by Aidan Haase
I'm here for the model railroading. First of all, there's an absolutely HUGE supply of G, O, HO, and N scale trains. So many items to choose from. There's also some Z scale trains. They also have a discount section where they sell old railcars (HO scale). None of those old cars cost more then $10. There is a wide variety of locomotives of all scales, DC and DCC, factory-new and used. The staff experience is excellect, and there's even a test track in case you're unsure as to whether your new locomotive runs or not.I highly recommend coming to this store, which is right inside of EnterTRAINment Junction. Visit the layout while you're here, too.
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August 2023 by Mindy H.
My niece & nephew were in town, so our family went for the first time to EnterTRAINment Junction. How have I missed out on this place for all my years of living here?! This is not just a place for kids. The dioramas were beautiful and the detailed work was fascinating. Museum exhibits were sprinkled through as well. A cafe with decent prices, a hobby shop, and gift shop are all available to. Highly recommend!
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July 2023 by Emily V.
The highlight of our trip! We planned a trip to a Cincinnati for our twins boys' second birthday with a primary plan to visit the zoo. That was fun too, but Entertrainment Junction ended up being the real star of the trip!They have a huge model train gallery setup - the details are incredible (my train loving husband agrees) and there are so many things to do. For the boys, they loved that there were steps or stools so they could look too and buttons to press to make the display interactive! There was even real running water features which were just amazing! They had a huge playground area and several train tables which was a real hit. If you have a Thomas the Train lover - they had a huge collection as well!Do you like marbles? Random I know, I never thought about marbles much but they have the most complete collection and it was pretty cool to look at! Some were so beautiful! We spent hours (which is a lot with toddlers) and still didn't even get to try out the train ride. We did visit Santa for the Christmas in July event though. Overall, this was a gem and I wish we had one closer! So much fun for families of all ages and it looked like a great place to host a birthday party too!
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July 2023 by Derek C.
The kids saw the YouTube video and then website saying it was Christmas in July and Santa would be there. They open at 10 so we planned to get there right at 10 as we needed to be gone by 11:45.We bought our tickets in advance for the $2 discount. When we arrived, they gave us a map and we asked where Santa was. They said Santa doesn't arrive until noon. I said I wouldn't have bought the tickets if I had known that. They said it says it on the website. So I checked. Not on the homepage where they advertise it. Not the YouTube video. Not the calendar of events. It is in the fine print buried on a page I eventually found. Look, if the main event is seeing Santa, the fact that he won't be there needs to be prominently displayed. Like that needs to be the headline.Anyway, it was also raining so the outdoor activities are closed. Not just for lightning but a light drizzle.I found the model train setup to be cool but my kids didn't appreciate how much went into it. I also went into the toy shop and they have an amazing selection of new and used stuff. I would definitely come back by myself just for the train stuff and the store.$71 to take the kids to what amounts to an indoor playground for 90 minutes ends up not having a great value proposition. The indoor playground was absolutely the star of the show but they have the same thing at Chuck E. Cheese and other restaurants.
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July 2023 by Regina R.
This review is for the hobby store staff. We are new to model railroading. My son is passionate about it though (he's built little models in our basement out of Styrofoam and cardboard). The staff person working was knowledgeable, kind, and generous with his time. My son had lots of questions and opinions, and he was ready for all of it. Really, truly a great experience. Not once did we feel like our questions were silly or that the staff didn't have time for us. I know we'll be back to purchase more. It's great to see in person what you're going to get and to get insight from someone who understands the different products out there. Highly recommend for any new model railroad-er, particularly children. Would love to see/hope EnterTrainment Junction considers offering classes on model railroading - designing layouts, repairing trains, building structures/decor/landscaping, wiring, etc. Staff member was an excellent teacher!
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March 2023 by Rebecca R.
Hubby and I have been here twice. It is just fantastic. There is lots to see, lots to learn and lots to do.The main attraction is the train display which spans over 16 different areas ranging in age from 1860s to present day. Each area is well laid out, detailed and just a joy with things to look for and buttons to press for sounds. The middle of display has a children's interactive play area.There is a fantastic Coney Island display with tons of working carnival rides on the upper level. The upper level also allows you an overhead view of the lower layouts, along with a peek into trains that were up at ceiling level.There was alot of very interesting museum exhibits throughout the middle, along with a fascinating marble exhibit along the way. The first time we were here with our son and his girlfriend and we did the funhouse, this time hubby and I spent considerably more time in the train exhibit, skipping the funhouse.There are multiple decent sized stores, along with a small eatery.Exhibits change throughout the year.Well worth the price of admission, fun for all ages from young to old and especially fun for train enthusiasts.
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February 2023 by Carolyn R.
I love trains. This place is incredible. I could spend a whole week coming here everyday and still find something I didn't see in the scenes they've created. I went during Thomas the train. That was a really cool addition throughout the whole experience. I love where it started and leading up to modern day times. It's really really cool to see all of the changes. They have a scavenger hunt that makes it really fun as well. So you're searching and soaking in all of the scenes and information at the same time.I only did the train portion as I am not a fan of circus/amusement features lol. But I heard it's a really fun time if you're into that sort of thing.Such a wonderful place to visit at least once. It's also very affordable and a cool thing to do for all ages. They also have an awesome gift shop and train shop. There is also a snack bar and the pizza smells incredible lol.
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December 2022 by MB Kroekel
Lots of great toys and puzzles as well!
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December 2022 by Stella P.
There's something here for everyone! We have been a few times and we're pleased every time. There's so much for all train enthusiasts, including the larger model train display in the world, a play area, and a variety of other amazing displays.
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October 2022 by J W
Great selection of items you won't see at big box stores.Some great birthday ideas!~
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October 2022 by Shelby Yates
In town to visit aquarium. Checked out this place place for couple hours. Had a doll show happening. Lots to see. Many items for the serious hobby enthusiast or for the casual buyer.
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October 2022 by Jessica Duffy
Perfect you store for young and older train enthusiasts. It's also got a collection of other toys available.
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August 2022 by Daryn B.
This place is for the model train enthusiast, young and old. Kids will have hands and faces pressed against the glass in awe while adults will be wanting to build their own. The experience is a walking tour through the three phases of railroading: the old west, the transition of steam to diesel and the modern era. The trains are all large scale so the details are easy to see. Numerous bridges, tunnels and various grades allow for multiple viewing perspectives.Half way through the exhibit there is a chance to go upstairs. There they have built a replica of an old amusement park. Again the detail is spot on. I regret that I only had one hour to view this exhibit as I arrived at 5 (closes at 6). There is plenty to see. They have other features such as a maze and outdoor train ride for the kids. Also a souvenir store and a separate hobby store with plenty of model train assess prices and sets for sale along with a few other hobby items.
