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Public Show<\/h1>\n

The Western Pennsylvania Model Railroad Museum’s “Railroad\u00a0Journey in\u00a0Miniature” is only open to the public during the Annual Holiday Train Show<\/a> (Mid-November though Mid-January). \u00a0During the show, the museum is open on Friday nights from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM and Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with extended hours on “Black Friday” and between Christmas and New Years. \u00a0The Museum is closed for Christmas and New Year’s day. \u00a0Requested donations are $12 for adults and $6 for children under 12.<\/p>\n

Directions<\/h1>\n

The Western Pennsylvania Model Railroad Museum is located in Gibsonia, PA (Northern\u00a0Suburbs\u00a0of Pittsburgh). \u00a0Located off Rt 910, we are minutes from the PA Turnpike, Route 8 and McKnight Rd (Route 19). \u00a0Detailed in directions are available<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Snack Bar<\/h1>\n

Watching our trains can be hungry work! \u00a0The Museum’s snack bar offers a number of delicious items for lunch or\u00a0dinner including hot dogs, nachos, and selected sandwiches, and pizza. \u00a0Looking for something smaller, there is a variety of chips, pretzels and candy bars, along with a number of refreshing beverages.<\/p>\n

Gift Shop<\/h1>\n

The gift shop is located in a red caboose complete with grab irons and signal lanterns. The gift shop houses a wide variety of books, videos, T-shirts, railroad related games and souvenirs. \u00a0We are also proud to sell items from the popular children’s shows “Thomas and Friends” and “Chuggington”. \u00a0Additionally, there are a number of items of interest to model railroaders including, NMRA gauges and cars made specifically for the WPMRM.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Public Show The Western Pennsylvania Model Railroad Museum’s “Railroad\u00a0Journey in\u00a0Miniature” is only open to the public during the Annual Holiday Train Show (Mid-November though Mid-January). \u00a0During the show, the museum is open on Friday nights from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM and Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 AM to 5:00\u2026<\/p>\n

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