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Description
HO- Models a time of transition from steam to diesel. A lake serves as a recreation location in the summer and an ice pond in winter. A stone quarry, turntable, and trestle bridge are focal points. The track is in the form of a double figure 8 winding through part of these features. An independently controlled double main line encircles the figure 8 to complete the layout.
G- Features a layout that encircles the museum with the theme of Stratford(A town for all seasons) depicted at the 4 corners. A Mikado and an 0-4-0 and an F-A help pull the rolling stock and passenger cars.
N- An urban and rural track in the form of an oval shows the movement of trains .
O- A diesel yard, trolley, and oval upon oval with a featured waterfall and massive trestle show off this flagship layout.
Schedule
The museum is open nightly on Wednesdays and Thursdays for work (from about 6:00 PM to 10:00PM) for the running of trains and work on the layouts. On special ocasions when the park buildings are opened to the general public the museum is as well.
Admission/Fare
Free however donations are very much appreciated.
Locomotives/Rolling Stock
Really assorted among all the gauges very, very rare antique engines to modern day diesels. A replica of the first steam generator is on display
Special Events
Pumpkin Day and other "Town" celebrations need to check local listings or websites for other days of operation.
Nearby Attractions/Accomodations
In the park can be found: Boothe Homestead from the 1860's, the Carriage House, Americana Museum, Miniature Lighthouse, Clocktower Museum, Blacksmith Shop, Putney Chapel, Miniature Windmill, an celestial observatory, and a ham radio shack. and other sites with in the park.
Location/Directions
From Merritt Parkway, use Exit 53, Proceed south on Rt 110 to Main Street Putney which forks to the right. Head south on Main Street Putney a quarter of a mile to the park on the left.
From I-95 southbound, use Exit 38 (Merritt Parkway) Continue to Exit 53 and follow instructions above.
Additional Comments
A sampling of HO, N, G, and O operating layouts in progress. All layouts feature running trains.
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