A 1700 sq. ft. Model Train Layout

Since 1961, people across the country and around the world have come to visit a truly unique attraction...the Choo Choo Barn -- Traintown U.S.A.®! Our 1,700 square foot train features over 150 hand-built animated figures and vehicles and 22 operating trains…we guarantee the Choo Choo Barn is like nothing you've ever seen!

Behind the Scenes

Reopening March 10th! While we are closed for cleaning and renovations, follow us Behind the Scenes on Facebook for a look at the changes in store for the layout in 2012.

Get the 50th Anniversary DVD

Our 50th Anniversary DVD features all new footage and a behind-the-scenes sneak peak! Standard or Blu-Ray available.

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Choo Choo Barn to open MLK weekend!

Surprise! We are excited to announce that we will be open this weekend: Friday, January 13th through Monday January 16th! The display is still decorated for Christmas, so now is (officially) your last chance to see it! We will be open regular hours: 10am to 4:30pm.

From the Workshop

January is here which means it’s time for me to shift gears and get ready to design and construct new animations and buildings for the display.  I have a list of new ideas that will once again “choke a horse”, many of which I won’t get finished, let alone get started.  There are also a Continue Reading