Calling all rail fans… did you know there’s an enormous indoor train park in South Carolina that features a variety of model scale trains? Few places, alone, will bring out the kid in you quite like a visit to Model Trains Station, found inside a huge warehouse at Taylors Mill in Taylors. Let’s take a closer look:
Model Trains Station got started in a location in downtown Greenville in 2010 and quickly expanded before moving to larger accommodations at Taylors Mill Development in 2017.
Many of the displays were donated by patrons and have particular attention to every little detail. Seen here, the Liebrandt display depicts a German village with two levels of tracks. The overall display is 47 feet by 20 feet, that's nearly 1,000 square feet!
As if the model train displays inside the warehouse aren't enough, the sheer location of the attraction places it immediately beside a major thoroughfare for the Norfolk Southern's main line track. Expect to see (and feel) real trains pass by on a regular basis making the visit more supercharged with train synergy.
For the little ones, Model Trains Station offers hands-on playtime in a 1,400-square-foot indoor play circle featuring a number of fun train-themed exhibits. There's also a party space available for rent, making this one exciting place to host any occasion.
It’s open Wednesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Cost of admission is $7/adults, $6/seniors 55+ and active military, $5/children 2-12. Kids under two are free. Learn more from the official website and follow the Facebook page to see what’s new there.
