When you think about the holiday season of yesteryear, images of a model train chugging around a track under the Christmas tree brings back fond memories. Now that the gifts under the tree are more along the lines of laptops, tablets and cell phones, we may have to leave home to find the quaint charm of model trains. Luckily there is a holiday train show in Connecticut that has exactly what you need to get into the spirit of the season.

The 24th Annual Holiday Train Show returns to Connecticut and will run from November 17th - February 19th and you will not want to miss it. Each year the display grows in size and intricacy and is a delight for people of all ages.
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The train show is hosted at the Connecticut River Museum in Essex. The museum is open to the public Tuesday - Sunday from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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The special exhibit is created by train artist Steve Cryan featuring new scenery, more trains than ever before and a few undisclosed surprises.
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A scavenger hunt is set up for visitors to the holiday train show. You will be challenged to find certain objects hidden within the scene. You will have to search all 26 feet of the model train layout to find everything you seek.
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There is also an American Flyer and Lionel Train layout where small children can get hands-on with the trains.
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Don't forget to visit the other exhibits at the museum like the "Turtle" - the first submarine ever developed. The gift shop at the museum is a great place to get some holiday shopping done with unique selection of Connecticut River merchandise.
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Plan your trip to the holiday train show early. It is the perfect thing to get you into the spirit of the season this year!
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The Connecticut River Museum is located at 67 Main St., Essex, CT 06426.

Are you going to add this holiday train show to your bucket list of Christmas activities? You can make a day trip out of it by grabbing a bite to eat at this train themed restaurant in the town right next door.

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