There’s a giant train display at an estate in North Barrington, Illinois that is part of a private venue. It is worth booking a party or photoshoot here in order to see this unique layout. Scroll on to learn more about this lovely place.

Wandering Tree Estate in northeast Illinois is a beautiful special occasion venue that is ideal for weddings, holiday parties, reunions, receptions, corporate retreats, and other events.
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The grounds span 10 acres and include a four-acre lake as well as beautifully landscaped gardens. It is a picture-perfect setting that is ideal for treating your guests.
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This private event venue features both an indoor and outdoor train display. Guests can't help but stop by to see these two huge, impressive model train layouts.
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The outdoor layout is 10,000 square feet and is known as The Gloree and Triumphant Garden Railway. It features bridges, waterfalls, and other landscaping as well as G-scale trains.
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The indoor display is known as the Harvey Silets Memorial Chicago Model Railroad Museum, and it features O-scale model trains that run on a track that replicates the Windy City.
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You'll see Union Station, the L, a drive-in theatre, Millennium Park, Buckingham Fountain, and many other landmarks.
Other on-site amenities include a pool, a lake, a Japanese garden, a vegetable garden, an herb garden, and a couple of other types of gardens.
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This estate is also an excellent spot to have photos taken. Have your photographer make arrangements with the owners so you have time to enjoy your favorite gardens.
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Learn more about Wandering Tree Estate on its website here. If you’ve ever seen this train display, we’d love to hear from you. Please share your experiences and photos with us below in the comments.

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