By DullesMoms, Jan 2025
All aboard for tiny trains, big engines, and nonstop fun!
DULLES TOWN CENTER
Sterling, VA
Visit the Dulles Town Center train located on the 1st floor near Center Court. This colorful trackless train offers indoor train rides around the mall for children and adults alike! Learn more.
HISTORIC VIENNA RAILROAD STATION
Vienna, VA
The Northern Virginia Model Railroaders, headquartered in Vienna’s historic train depot, host special events and open houses throughout the year. Inside, visitors enjoy a permanent HO-scale model railroad layout and a welcoming community of railroading enthusiasts. Learn more.
BURKE LAKE PARK
Fairfax Station, VA
Hop aboard Burke Lake Park’s 1/3-scale CP Huntington train for an almost 2-mile ride through scenic woods. With miniature golf, an ice cream parlor, playgrounds, fishing, and canoe rentals, it’s the perfect place to spend the day. Learn more.
FAIRFAX STATION RAILROAD MUSEUM
Fairfax Station, VA
The Fairfax Station Railroad Museum explores railroading, Civil War history, and the story of the local community through engaging displays and hands-on activities. Learn more.
CABIN JOHN REGIONAL PARK
Rockville, MD
Cabin John’s replica 1863 CP Huntington mini train carries riders on a charming open-air journey through the park’s wooded landscape. Learn more.
AMERICA ON THE MOVE
Washington, DC ∙ Museum of American History
Explore America’s transportation story in this expansive exhibit featuring 300 objects, historic settings, and iconic vehicles, including a Southern Railway locomotive and the first car to cross the U.S. Learn more.
RESOURCE RAILROAD TRAIN
Clemyjontri Park ∙ McLean, VA
At Clemyjontri Park, Engine #62 takes young riders on a fun tour around this colorful and beloved 2-acre play destination. Learn more.
SMITHSONIAN NATIONAL POSTAL MUSEUM
Wash, DC
From trains to wagons to planes, the National Postal Museum showcases America’s mail-travel history through immersive displays and rare artifacts. Learn more.
BRUNSWICK HERITAGE MUSEUM
Brunswick, MD
Discover the story of a town built by the B&O Railroad, plus explore a 1,700-square-foot HO-scale model railroad that traces the route to Union Station. Learn more.
WHEATON REGIONAL PARK
Wheaton, MD
Ride Wheaton’s 1863 CP Huntington replica train through peaceful forests, meadows, and over bridges for a classic family outing. Learn more.
NATIONAL CAPITAL TROLLEY MUSEUM
Colesville, MD
Take a ride on historic streetcars and explore a diverse international collection at this longtime regional favorite. Learn more.
B&O RAILROAD MUSEUM
Baltimore, MD
A Smithsonian affiliate featuring historic locomotives, artifacts, model replicas, and real train rides along America’s first commercial rail mile. Learn more.
WATKINS REGIONAL PARK
Upper Marlboro, MD
Hop aboard Train No. 342 — a silver-and-black C.P. Huntington replica — for a wooded ride full of nature views and Old Maryland Farm sightings. Learn more.
WALKERSVILLE SOUTHERN RAILROAD
Walkersville, MD
Ride vintage 1920s passenger cars, open flatcars, and a caboose on historic tracks built initially in 1872. Learn more.
B&O RAILROAD MUSEUM: ELLICOTT CITY STATION
Ellicott City, MD
Explore America’s oldest surviving railroad station, historic freight house, pioneer railcar replica, and an impressive HO-gauge model layout. Learn more.
CHESAPEAKE & ALLEGHENY LIVE STEAMERS
Baltimore, MD
Ride real model trains across more than 11.5 acres at this volunteer-run live steamers club — a unique thrill for all ages. Learn more.
RAPPAHANNOCK RAILROAD MUSEUM
Fredericksburg, VA
Tour restored vintage rolling stock and ride the Little Yellow Train for an educational look at mid-1900s railroad life. Learn more.
LURAY CAVERNS TOY TOWN JUNCTION
Luray, VA
See Dr. Richard Worden’s extraordinary collection of 30 trains and thousands of toys displayed in imaginative themed settings. Learn more.
NORTHERN CENTRAL RAILWAY
New Freedom, PA
Ride a replica 1860s steam locomotive or GP9 diesel along the same historic route President Lincoln traveled to deliver the Gettysburg Address. Learn more.
RICHMOND RAILROAD MUSEUM
Richmond, VA
Explore more than 150 years of rail memorabilia, artifacts, and model railroading at this historic capital-city destination. Learn more.
THE WESTERN MARYLAND SCENIC RAILROAD
Cumberland, MD
Climb aboard a historic Baldwin steam locomotive and journey through the Allegheny Mountains while learning about the region’s rich past. Learn more.
THE STRASBURG RAILROAD
Lancaster, PA
Enjoy a steam-powered ride through peaceful Amish countryside with recreation stops along the route. Learn more.
WEST CHESTER RAILROAD COMPANY
West Chester, PA
Take nostalgic 90-minute trips aboard 1930s coaches through the scenic Chester Creek Valley, including seasonal themed rides. Learn more.
OLD DOMINION RAILROAD EXCURSIONS
Dillwyn, VA
Ride the Virginia Springtime Special through Buckingham County, featuring optional old-west style gunfights and first-come seating. Learn more.
WANAMAKER, KEMPTON, & SOUTHERN RAILROAD
Kempton, PA
Known as the Hawk Mountain Line, WK&S offers scenic weekend rides and fun themed excursions from May to November. Learn more.
ALLEGHENY PORTAGE RAILROAD
Gallitzin, PA
Discover the first railroad to cross the Allegheny Mountains — a key canal link that connected Philadelphia and Pittsburgh beginning in 1834. Learn more.
THE CHESAPEAKE & OHIO RAILWAY HERITAGE CENTER
Clifton Forge, VA
Explore preserved equipment, scale models, and interpretive exhibits that tell the story of American railroading and the C&O Railway. Learn more.
POTOMAC EAGLE SCENIC RAILROAD
Romney, WV
Enjoy a narrated three-hour excursion through breathtaking mountain valleys — and watch for bald eagles soaring overhead. Learn more.
DURBIN & GREENBRIER VALLEY RAILROAD
Elkins, WV
Ride beautifully refurbished locomotives through West Virginia’s mountains on excursions that run April–December. Learn more.
THE BELLEFONTE HISTORICAL RAILROAD SOCIETY
Bellefonte, PA
This volunteer-run society hosts annual fall and holiday excursions using restored passenger equipment from the 1920s and 1940s. Learn more.
CASS SCENIC RAILROAD STATE PARK
Cass, WV
Experience steam-driven locomotives and sweeping mountain views as you ride into West Virginia’s past. Learn more.
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