The New York Transit Museum launched its 8th annual Holiday Train Show in the Museum Gallery Annex and Store at Grand Central Terminal, which proved to be a popular destination for children this weekend. The show, which is scheduled to run daily until Jan. 18, features a 34-foot long, two-level toy railroad with trains running from New York City to the North Pole, leaving many children in awe.
This charming scene is embellished with models of New York City attractions such as the Empire State Building with Godzilla at the top, little towns and villages with people, and finally a mountain at the end of a journey which signifies the North Pole. Children, from infants to 10-year-olds, were busily running around the railroad display, occasionally stopping to glance at the picturesque scenes of toy trains running through the North Pole. The show, which can be viewed at no cost, left a mesmerizing expression on faces of children who came accompanied by their parents.
The show is sponsored by Lionel LLC, New York State Council on the Arts, and the New York Department of Cultural Affairs, according to a sign posted in the gallery.In addition, there is a donation box located at the entrance in order to gain support from visitors.
The Transit Museum Gallery, where the show is held, sells a collection of toy trains made by Lionel LLC. Among the most popular models, is the Long Island Railroad M7 Commuter train marking 175th anniversary this year. Many parents resorted to buying train sets for their children.
The show is recommended for families, and children. The arrangements, displays, and scenic recreations are a sight to see for anyone who is in a holiday spirit!
