Train Exhibit at NorthPark

Train Exhibit at NorthPark

Friday, Dec 3 10:00a to 9:00p
at NorthPark Center, Dallas, TX
OK, so they're toy trains. But the "Trains at NorthPark" exhibit is so spectacular and intricate, it'll surely make you understand why adults as well as children go completely gaga. For this year's 23rd annual choo-choo fest – opening Saturday, and billed as "the most elaborate toy-train exhibit in all of Texas" – the exhibit has been completely redesigned. read more

Price: $3-$6
Phone: (214) 631-7354
Age Suitability: All Ages
OK, so they're toy trains. But the "Trains at NorthPark" exhibit is so spectacular and intricate, it'll surely make you understand why adults as well as children go completely gaga. For this year's 23rd annual choo-choo fest – opening Saturday, and billed as "the most elaborate toy-train exhibit in all of Texas" – the exhibit has been completely redesigned. It's set on 1,600 feet of track, using 24 Lionel train sets with more than 100 rolling cars and other pieces. The trains chug their way through America past itty-bitty scenes of downtown Dallas, the Cotton Bowl and the State Fair of Texas, New York City, Washington, D.C., New England, the Grand Canyon, Route 66, Santa's North Pole (who knew it was right here in North America?!), San Francisco and other spots. It covers more than 4,000 square feet of train-themed environs, with all the trimmings of the holiday train-travel experience. More than 80,000 visitors get train-happy every holiday season, so get your tickets early. Proceeds benefit the Ronald McDonald House of Dallas, a home away from home for families of seriously ill or injured children who're receiving treatment in local hospitals.