We all have train lovers in our lives — there’s something just so enchanting about the old-fashioned mode of transportation. But whether or not you consider yourself an aficionado, you’ll adore a visit to a quaint New Hampshire model train museum you may never have heard of. Unfortunately, your time to visit is limited — the museum will close permanently on May 31, 2018. Read on to learn why you should visit before then!
Just a few miles outside of North Conway, you’ll find the remarkable Hartmann Model Railroad Museum and Hobby Shop, a family-run operation that grew out of the founders’ childhood love of model trains.
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Inside, you’ll find a veritable model train wonderland, with layouts ranging from G to Z scales. You’ll even see a Thomas the Tank Engine!
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Kids love this place, but adults might love it even more — when you can appreciate the kind of work and detail that goes into building these models, you have all the more appreciation for them!
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Look carefully and you might even spot a train crash in one of the models!
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It’s not just the trains themselves that are perfectly detailed — every little bit of the scenes they’re placed in is perfect down to the last stroke of paint.
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The trains aren’t all tiny though — there’s a bigger one that runs around the outside of the museum that you can ride on in the summer months.
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Inspired to start your own collection and model-building operation? Step inside the hobby shop, where you’ll find everything you could possibly need.
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You’ll also discover plenty of train-themed gifts and collectible items here, from puzzles to toys to books and more.
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You can find the museum and hobby shop at 15 Town Hall Rd, Intervale, NH 03845. It’s open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily until May 31, when the museum will close. They’re planning to keep the outdoor train running through October, and the hobby shop open until December. Everything is on sale, so definitely don’t miss the chance to visit! Keep an eye on the museum’s website and Facebook page for more details.
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