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December 26, 2020
It’s the day after Christmas and people are breathing a sigh of relief… even though the stress of the holidays are over, there’s a whole new stress: what to do with everything you got for Christmas. Say hello to the new clothes and goodbye to the old As you wash and put away the new […]
Read More >#159 December Status Report
December 4, 2020
The Big Train Project Status Report (Part 159) This month’s report describes a scenic element that was recently applied to the vacant area on the shelf on the EnterTRAINment Junction (EJ) mezzanine wall. This shelf is the destination of the Aerial Tramway and the location of the Cliffside Restaurant, which were the subjects of previous […]
Read More >A Merry (Quarantined) Christmas
November 30, 2020
We are all hoping for some good news soon, (come on vaccine!) but while we wait we can still find ways to enjoy social distancing and quarantine during the most wonderful time of the year! Christmas Masks We found this idea at GoodHouseKeeping.com. If you have to wear a mask, you might as well look […]
Read More >Christmas is here!
November 16, 2020
It’s hard to believe that it’s that time of year already! (But thank goodness, right?!) Christmas at the Junction is going on now through 1/3/21! Christmas is always a favorite holiday and more than ever people are ready for some of that holiday joy! Here are some of our favorite things about Christmas here at EnterTRAINment […]
Read More >How to Stay Healthy this Fall
November 5, 2020
Cooler weather has been settling in and we wanted to help you and your family stay physically (and mentally) healthy this fall ! With the time change I think we all have complained about how it has been getting darker earlier. If you’re like me, I’ve been ready to go to bed until I realize […]
Read More >How to have a safe and healthy Halloween
October 26, 2020
Halloween is right around the corner! We have gathered some health and safety tips to make this Halloween enjoyable and stress-free! Heath and safety are always the number one priority for us here at EnterTRAINment Junction so we wanted to provide some tips for navigating Halloween in the midst of a pandemic! We all know […]
Read More >#158 October Status Report
October 13, 2020
This month’s report goes back to a previous style, reporting things that are new or interesting at EnterTRAINment Junction (EJ) since the last such report, which was well before the Covid19 shutdown. One of the last events before that shutdown was the EJ Modeling Expo, which included a large number of 1/6th scale models, some […]
Read More >Halloween Crafts
October 6, 2020
Are you someone who looks forward to Halloween all year? Do you love the sights, sounds, and smells of fall?? Well you’re in luck! We have some fun Halloween craft ideas just for you! Halloween Jars For this project you will need some old glass jars, Halloween colored tissue paper, mod podge, brushes, paint pen, […]
Read More >#157 September Status Report
September 15, 2020
As mentioned is last month’s report (Part 156), We needed to simulate an elevator in the EnterTRAINment Junction (EJ) upper Aerial Tramway Station. Figure 1 shows the two related doors which would be “visible” on the model. The door on the left is the ground-level access door leading to the elevator waiting area inside the […]
Read More >Halloween: coming soon
September 14, 2020
Yes, it’s almost that time again! It’s almost time to celebrate Halloween with our Jack O’Lantern Junction special at EnterTRAINment Junction! With Halloween plans up in the air for so many, we are striving to create a fun and safe environment that will hopefully bring about some sense of normalcy to this every day craziness. […]
Read More >#156 August Status Report
August 31, 2020
With the move of the restaurant to some distance away from the EnterTRAINment Junction (EJ) Upper Aerial Tramway Station, as described in last month’s report, the idea of an elevated walkway from the tram station to an upper floor of the restaurant has become unrealistic. A more realistic solution is that tram customers would ride […]
Read More >Marble Run
August 17, 2020
Looking for something fun to do with the kids?? How about creating your own marble run! It’s fun and easy to do! For starters, we have a wide range of marble products in our gift shop and at Junction Hobbies and Toys including marbles, marble games, and even self-assembly marble runs! Writers note: I had […]
Read More >Everything Thomas
July 31, 2020
It’s hard to believe it’s almost August! August is a popular month here at the Junction because August is synonymous with Thomas month! During Thomas month, EnterTRAINment Junction is decked out with Thomas decorations, crafts, a special scavenger hunt, and themed train ride! Not to mention Junction Hobbies and Toys has Thomas and Friends merchandise […]
Read More >#155 July Status Report
July 23, 2020
In last month’s report I introduced the Cliff-Top Restaurant, which is the destination for customers of the EnterTRAINment Junction (EJ) Aerial Tramway. The restaurant has now been installed, initially as shown in Figure 1. However, it was decided that this location didn’t give the building the visibility it deserved, and so it was moved farther […]
Read More >Summer Layout Tours
July 10, 2020
Looking for something fun and FREE to do this weekend with the family? The 2020 Greater Cincinnati Garden Railway Society (GCGRS) Summer Layout Tours is on for tomorrow, July 11th, 12-6 PM. This is a great chance to see lots of trains and see multiple backyard train layouts around the Cincinnati area. Many of the […]
Read More >Christmas in July
June 29, 2020
We are excited to announce that Christmas in July is only a couple of days away! We’ve enjoyed seeing everyone back at our facility these past couple weeks and we look forward to seeing you for our Christmas in July special! From July 1- July 31 EnterTRAINment Junction will be giving families an opportunity to […]
Read More >#154 June Status Report
June 18, 2020
Most of these recent reports have focused on the new Aerial Tramway at EnterTRAINment Junction (EJ) with only cursory mention of what its purpose is in the world of the layout. It’s there to transport customers from the main level of EJ’s Middle City up to a cliff-top restaurant. That linked their development schedules, their […]
Read More >Grand Re-Opening!
June 8, 2020
We are ecstatic to announce we will be re-opening THIS Wednesday, June 10th! It has been a long couple of months, but our staff has been working hard to create an even safer environment for our guests based on CDC guidelines. Safety & Sanitation For those of you coming to the Junction, please know that […]
Read More >Social Distance Wedding Receptions
May 26, 2020
Hundreds of brides across Ohio have had to cancel their wedding receptions due to covid-19. Many others are struggling to create the wedding reception of their dreams while also following social distancing guidelines. Here at EnterTRAINment Junction, our event staff have been preparing our unique facility for you to host you reception under these guidelines. […]
Read More >Junction Hobbies Re-Opening!
May 11, 2020
We cannot begin to express how excited we are to announce that on Tuesday, May 12th Junction Hobbies and Toys will be open to the public! We appreciate all the support of our small business during this time of crisis. Many of you placed orders online or over the phone during the past couple of […]
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