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November 2024 by Mary Cokelette
We have always enjoyed coming to the Choo Choo Barn. It brings nostalgia from when I was younger and wonder to my children whenever we go here. We had a membership through the years and even as my children have gotten older, nothing beats a trip to the Barn to see something new or different. After coming so many times, we still find new things we never noticed before. It’s a classic and timeless place that I recommend to anyone. The staff is always so knowledgeable and friendly. It’s a place for all ages :)
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November 2024 by Jason Arrington
Fantastic time. Beautiful and incredible attention to detail. I would love to go back again.
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November 2024 by Kobby GOMEZ-MENSAH
It's a marvel to see all those varied pieces put together to interact in such a seamless fashion. A masterful art, taking you into a complete communal living where technology meets nature in modern planning. Whether it was the fire alarm that sends the truck to douse the burning house, the windmill that you kick into action, or the tire swing that can be completely missed due to its size, the Choo Choo Barn is a must see if you visit Lancaster county. I believe that all school going kids must see it. Not only will it ignite their creative abilities, it will also encourage the use of their motor skills and grow their interest in technology.
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October 2024 by Nancy Gogal
Fun place with a really good working O gauge layout. The time and craftsmanship it must have taken to bring it to life is evident. We took our time to really look over the all aspects of the layout, going around 2x to see everything. There was also a fun little "paper hunt" to help you really "see" the layout. We visited on 10/15, no wait and were not rushed through.
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October 2024 by Kayla Williams
My family and I really enjoyed our visit. Lots of cool scenes to look at.
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October 2024 by Debbie Jochum
The details to this train set up is fascinating. Fun for all ages.
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October 2024 by Modesto Caraballo
The best ice cream
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October 2024 by Lila K.
Wonderful place to bring the kids.
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October 2024 by H Lipton
Saw the Ad for the Choo Choo Barn on FB the day before and decided to check it out. It’s a good 1hr and some change for us, but it was a beautiful day today so why not? When we got there it wasn’t crowded at all.
Not surprising we saw more Adults than kids, but then again it was during school hours ! The front shop is filled with all kinds of toys, train items, kids books, kids conductor train hats, train whistles, etc. We bought the tickets online before going, the prices are so affordable. It’s too detailed to explain in great length but it’s MIND BLOWING!!!
The overall display is HUGE - and they have multiple trains running . It’s modeled after Lancaster County which is super cool. Bless the people who took the time to animate, and the details they did were just out of this world. Every little detail was taken into consideration and they even give you a piece of paper that they ‘hide’ items within the display for you to find.
You walk around the display and can find buttons to push to animate specific things that you have to look for. They even mock ‘night’ with dimming the lights and all the cars, trains, and towns are lit up. They also have a real house that catches ‘fire’ with a fire truck etc that comes to the rescue.
For all those who need to check back in with their inner child, you’ll find them with their nose smushed to the glass watching with delight!! (And yes that’s my 40 yr old wife sitting in the kids train making me take a picture of her ?)
They also have a fantastic Train Hobby Store, as well as an Ice Cream shop and Brewery on the grounds. Parking was easy and free . Definitely recommend to anyone with or without kids!!!
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September 2024 by kim brooks
I remember coming here as a kid with my family so going back as an adult was so special. I definitely would recommend it to anyone who loves trains and train layouts. You go at your own pace so you can go around a few times and see stuff you didn't see the first time. the small details are incredible, I really enjoyed seeing the dutch wonderland display and the red caboose motel. sorry I don’t have any photos!!
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September 2024 by Nathaniel Swartz
Cool train setup
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September 2024 by Charles Keilman
It was okay at best. My boys are train fanatics, and this was kind of a letdown based on other reviews. It's hard for little ones to see the displays (6 and 4yr old). Some of the anamatronics did not work as well. The price is steep compared to other shows that have dozens of different displays and styles. I'd recommend avoiding this stop.
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September 2024 by Shawn Eaton
This place has a wonderful O gauge display for people to walk around and enjoy. It's packed with trains, a lot of cool details to try and find, and a full day/night cycle as well. It also has a train related shop attached to it. The trains are running on a computer system, and some of the things they have the trains doing is pretty cool, such as the passenger train where at the end of the line the engine detaches, runs around to the other end of the coaches, reattaches, and heads back down the line.
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September 2024 by Matthew Bernard
The Choo Choo Barn's train display is a remarkable feat of dedication and craftsmanship. Spanning a vast area, it features an array of imaginative scenes that capture the essence of miniature wonder. Every intricate detail demands attention, inviting visitors to circle the display multiple times to fully appreciate the complexity of the exhibit.
To avoid the crowds and immerse yourself in this enchanting experience, it's wise to arrive early and savor the meticulous work that has gone into creating this miniature marvel.
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September 2024 by Joseph Fry
It's definitely a neat display but it's tiny. $40 for 2 adults and 2 kids. If you make two loops around the whole thing. You still maybe can only kill 30-40 minutes here. Really don't get the bang for the buck here. We've been to the national toy railroad museum on our last trip here so we decided to try this place instead. Wish we'd just gone to the museum again.
The little house fire with the fire truck is really cool. There's lots of neat little things from the area. But I've seen personal train displays at people's houses that were bigger.
