Luna Park. A mixture of iconic symbols of several area parks
The lighting changes to make it night. The lights come on. You can see people inside of the buildings and it absolutely twinkles.
This is the train display at the Carnegie Science Center. It’s there ALL year long, not just the holiday and there are over 100 animations in it. There’s even a woman rocking on a porch in a rocking chair and a tiny cat whose tail swishes out of the way of the rocker every time it rocks!
We got the grand tour and two volunteers were kind enough to describe some details and answer questions the kids had about the buildings, planes and trains.
Maura Jack and Michael with Andrew who helped create many parts of the display.
Mr. Gracey knows a LOT about trains and the details of this display. He used a flashlight and an laser pointer to draw our attention to different buildings and landmarks. The church is a replica of Ebenezer Baptist Church which burned down in 2004. The two firefighters badges are inside the model of the church. “Battalion Chief Charles Brace and Master Firefighter Richard Stafanakis were killed in a fire that also left a total of 29 other firefighters injured.”
Mr. Gracey mentioned that he plays St. Nicholas four times a year. I believe it.
There are six trains going throughout the display. That’s Forbes Field on the left.
You can see a building(red roof ) being moved
Wow! That must be an exciting place to visit for both young and old. Great photos!
I loved it as much as the kids. Thanks Peter.
I would love to visit that place!
I will take you when you come. It’s magical
Thanks Ruth 😀🌹🌹🌹
So many iconic sights- love the scenes.
Thanks Connie.
That is a great a great place.
Yes it is!
Ruth – this is indeed a beautiful post – I felt I was watching a movie, incredible!!
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Awww thanks Mihran.
It’s fabulous! I spent so many hours at railway exhibitions when my son was small. The work and attention to detail is wonderful. 🙂 🙂 A very merry Christmas to you, Ruth, and a healthy happy 2018.
Thank you dear Jo. All the best to you, too. Merry Christmas.
That is an amazing display! We have always enjoyed it – especially with the grandkids.
Yes seeing it with the grandkids is the best. Thanks for your card.
I love this train display! No matter how many times I see it, I’m mesmerized by the attention to detail.
Thank you so much for sharing these. I haven’t seen the layout since 2009. My favorite part was a boy who was flying a kite. It’s magical. Merry Christmas!
Thanks Dan. Yes it’s magical. Merry Christmas and all the best in 2018z
Wow…. Awesome. So great. 👍👏
Such wonderful photos of this little town and train. Hoping you and yours have a magical holiday season and a very happy new year. 😀
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This is SERIOUSLY impressive!
It’s even more so in person
I believe it!
Wow… such life-like detail! 🙂 <3 Jackie@KWH
It is an amazing display. Thank you Jackie.