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Directions#144 July Status Report
July 23, 2019
This month’s report looks at the final details of the EnterTRAINment Junction (EJ) aerial tram uninstalled system in its test fixture: the tram cars. The finishing touches for the tram cars were painting, adding doors, adding passengers, and balancing the cars. Balancing was necessary so that each car would consistently avoid having unintended collisions with […]
Read More >Staying Cool
July 20, 2019
It may be hot outside, but it’s a cool 72 degrees inside the world’s largest train display. No matter the weather, it’s always nice inside of EnterTRAINment Junction! If it’s too hot, too cold, too much rain… no problem! We have plenty for you to do indoors! Here are some ways to beat the summer […]
Read More >Adult & Kid “Fun Finds”
July 13, 2019
When it comes to buying toys for your child, how about getting them something that you can BOTH enjoy TOGETHER?? We all know that your child will want you to play with them… so why not make a purchase that you can both be happy with? Who knows, you might even have some fun along […]
Read More >Red, White, and TRAINS!
July 2, 2019
As we celebrate Independence Day this week, we have so many things to be grateful for and so many different ways to celebrate freedom! Trains and the development of the railroad have had an incredible impact on U.S. history and its growth and this post will look at some of the ways the U.S. has […]
Read More >Marble Games
June 27, 2019
We’ve had marbles on our minds recently, so why not review a few of the most popular (modern day) marble games! Be sure to also check out It’s a Marbleous Life on display now at EnterTRAINment Junction! 1. Chinese checkers This is one of my favorite games because it’s both fast and fun! The objective […]
Read More >Marble Display: Now Open!
June 22, 2019
We are pleased to announce that our brand new Marble Display is now OPEN to the public! You might be wondering, what can I find there? We’re glad you asked! Can you imagine a marble with uranium in the center? Well, you can see some in our marble display! They glow under black light and they are […]
Read More >Top 5 Marble Picks from the Marble Display!
June 17, 2019
It has been an exciting week here at EnterTRAINment Junction as we’ve officially opened our new Marble Display! It’s not 100% complete yet, but we’re getting there! 🙂 We recently sat down with the Marble Lady and she told us about some of her favorite marbles! You can see all of her favorites (and more!) in […]
Read More >The Marble Lady
June 5, 2019
With the grand opening of the marble display happening next week, I thought I would share a little bit about the woman behind the marble-ous exhibit, Cathy Runyan-Svacina. (Also known as the marble lady!) Together with her husband, they are known for having the most complete marble collection in the world. That means they have a vast […]
Read More >#143 May Status Report
May 30, 2019
This month’s report is a bit of a hodge-podge, covering three very different aspects of the EnterTRAINment Junction layout. The first subject is the status of the aerial tramway. Both tram stations are finished, having received their interior lighting, platforms with railings, and figures of tram customers. Figure 1 shows the lower station, its lighting, […]
Read More >Active play birthday party ideas
May 25, 2019
What’s a birthday party without fun activities?! We’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite “active play” birthday party ideas that are sure to keep kids happy and, well, active! Coal Toss To set up for this game, place a box (or two boxes if you want to race!) on the ground which will […]
Read More >Summer Fun with EnterTRAINment and Coney Island
May 18, 2019
Our Spring Celebration special has FLOWN by! At EnterTRAINment Junction, we couldn’t be more excited to jump into SUMMER FUN here at the world’s largest train display. Starting on May 25th, whenever you buy a full price Do-It-All ticket, you’ll get a ticket to Cincinnati’s Coney Island good for the classic rides! The park has rides like the […]
Read More >Welcome back, train rides!
May 9, 2019
The weather is finally turning nice (well, minus the rain!) so we are happy to announce that the outdoor rides will be open weekends in May weather permitting! Starting Memorial Day weekend the rides will be running every day through the end of summer. (Again, weather permitting!) We have two outdoor train rides at EnterTRAINment Junction and […]
Read More >Our favorite train museums
May 2, 2019
If you ever want to learn about the history of model railroads, see cool artifacts from back in the day, and learn how railways impacted U.S. history, look no further! We’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite (nearby) train museums! THE KENTUCKY RAILWAY MUSEUM The Kentucky Railway Museum is a non-profit organization. The goal […]
Read More >#142 April Status Report
April 30, 2019
This month’s report is even more different form the usual than the previous one. It reports on the 2019 Scale Model Expo, which has become an annual free-to-the-public event held at EnterTRAINment Junction. Its objective was to showcase the various forms of scale modeling practiced by miniaturists from areas in and around Cincinnati, Ohio. This […]
Read More >Tips for your next train journey visit
April 27, 2019
In order to get the MOST out of your time at EnterTRAINment Junction, we’ve provided some helpful tips that you’ll want to consider for your next visit! DO-IT-ALL Ticket! This is our BEST deal and it will give you access to all of our attractions! You’ll get to experience the Train Journey which includes the […]
Read More >Kids’ Birthday Parties: Dos and Don’ts
April 19, 2019
There have been a few blog posts that have gone out recently focusing on kids’ birthday parties. One thing that we haven’t discussed are some frequently asked questions that people have when it comes to planning the big day such as who to invite, how long a party should last, what kind of party you […]
Read More >Themed parties!
April 11, 2019
One of our most popular birthday party themes is…TRAINS! Can you believe it?! Who wouldn’t want to have a train or a Thomas themed party! We have all the decorations, plates, cups, napkins, and even goodie bags on site so no need to run out and buy anything! We can even pick up the cake […]
Read More >Time for a party!
April 5, 2019
Here at EnterTRAINment Junction we LOVE celebrating birthdays! In fact, we have the perfect way to help you celebrate -whether the birthday guest is turning 1 years old or 99 years old – our facility has everything you need for the celebration of the year! When you have your birthday party at EnterTRAINment, you are […]
Read More >Calling all teachers and camp counselors!
March 28, 2019
One of the missions of EnterTRAINment Junction is to educate and entertain people on the importance of railroads throughout history. EnterTRAINment was specifically designed with school groups in mind and is the perfect venue for learning in a fun environment! So why is EnterTRAINment Junction so great for field trips and summer camps?! 1. Shhhh! […]
Read More >g’day, mate! Riding the rails in Sydney
March 20, 2019
A couple weeks ago I spent some time in Australia and New Zealand. (Two of my favorite places!) While I was visiting Australia, I traveled to the Blue Mountains which is just outside of Sydney. What a lot of people don’t know is that it’s home to the world’s steepest (passenger) incline railway. If you’re […]
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