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May 3, 2020
Kids look forward to their birthdays all year long and unfortunately our March, April, and now May birthdays have all been under quarantine. No one wants to be stuck inside…especially on their birthday! Here at EnterTRAINment Junction we know a thing or two about birthdays and we are here to help! We have come up […]
Read More >#153 April Status Report
April 30, 2020
The previous report (Part 152) looked at the track wire and haulage rope connections with EnterTRAINment Junction’s (EJ’s) Upper Aerial Tram Station. In this report, I’ll show how those connections transition their functions through the station’s structure and how the external building interfaces with that structure. Figure 1 is just a reminder of what the […]
Read More >Make the most out of quarantine
April 20, 2020
The past few weeks of quarantine haven’t been easy. We know it’s difficult to work from home, homeschool the kids, and not go stir crazy! Here at EnterTRAINment Junction we’ve compiled a list of things to try to beat the boredom of the same routine day after day. Foodies-try a new recipe! Whether your signature […]
Read More >You want ’em? We got ’em!
April 7, 2020
With the unfortunate spread of novel coronavirus, people are spending more time indoors, looking for fun in-home activities. For many, this has sparked a newfound interest in an old pastime… PUZZLES! Ravensburger is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of jigsaw puzzles and has seen a 370% increase in organic sales year over year. Our […]
Read More >#152 March Status Report
March 28, 2020
As we transition the EnterTRAINment Junction (EJ) Aerial Tramway from development to operation, the time has come to document the system as it is in its “final” form, primarily so that future maintainers will know not only what it’s supposed to look like, but also why it is the way it is. Saying, “It […]
Read More >Fun from home
March 21, 2020
With everyone in lock-down mode we decided to come up with some fun activities to do at home! Whether it’s educational, physical, or creative- we’ve got you covered for the perfect quarantine time fun! Virtual A lot of places are now doing virtual visits! The Smithsonian has a glider which lets you soar above different […]
Read More >Hot Dog Madness
March 14, 2020
Do you like hot dogs? If you answered yes, you’ve come to the right place! One of the most notable things about March here at the Junction is… hot dogs! Yes, you heard correctly- EnterTRAINment Junction’s café offers 50 cent hot dogs for the entire month of March! We have been known to sell over […]
Read More >Scale Model Expo
March 6, 2020
It’s that time again-time for the annual Scale Model Expo. This is the 11th year EnterTRAINment Junction has hosted the expo which was inspired by a show in Toledo. The name has changed over the years-it used to be called the model engineering show, but it has now become home to all sorts of models! […]
Read More >Madness in March
March 1, 2020
We’ve gone mad with savings! March 1st- March 31st is our Month of Madness promotion. This month only you can visit our funhouse which includes our tilt room, mirror maze, disorienting vortex tunnel and more, for 50% OFF! That’s less than 5 bucks per person! Plus you can buy hot dogs for only 50¢ each! […]
Read More >More marble games!
February 22, 2020
A while back we wrote a post about some classic, modern, marble games. We thought now was a good time to share more fun marble games with you! Cat’s Eye – This is vintage! I remember playing this at my grandma’s house as a child. 🙂 The game: 4 players’ marbles are dumped into a […]
Read More >Train Craft Ideas
February 15, 2020
Got the winter time blues? How about making some fun train crafts at home?! It will surely keep your little one busy and help spark their creativity! Many of these crafts are fairly simple and minimal mess! Sponge Train Start by cutting the sponges into correct sizes and shapes. (You will need rectangles for the […]
Read More >#151 February Status Report
February 11, 2020
The EnterTRAINment Junction (EJ) Aerial Tramway has at last been functionally tested on the layout, and by the time you read this, it should be hooked up to the EJ computer control system and functional for visitors to operate at the touch of a button (which has also already been installed). Like many systems that […]
Read More >Mt. Adams Incline
January 31, 2020
Have you heard of the famous Mount Adams Incline? The incline was a funicular located in the Cincinnati neighborhood of Mount Adams which first opened in 1876. There were five inclines throughout the city at that time. The Mount Adams Incline was the longest running of the inclines, but sadly, it closed in 1948. This funicular […]
Read More >#150 January Status Report
January 24, 2020
The EnterTRAINment Junction (EJ) Aerial Tramway has at last been installed on the EJ layout! While more remains to be done to make it work, Figure 1 is very close to how the tramway will look when it’s fully operational. Figure 1. Aerial Tram Installed The first step in the tram installation process was […]
Read More >Winter Escape
January 7, 2020
Winter Escape is here and we have partnered with our neighbors at Escape the Room Challenge for a fun new promotion! When you visit the Junction this January you can save $2 off a full-price Do-It-All ticket, when you purchase online. PLUS – with any Do-It-All ticket you can try Escape the Room Challenge’s VR escape for […]
Read More >Hold your next corporate event at EnterTRAINment Junction!
January 4, 2020
If you’re looking for a fun, team-building activity or corporate event, look no further! We are here to help you with your next corporate event at EnterTRAINment Junction. Not only does EnterTRAINment appeal to people of all ages, it’s also easy to customize a package that meets your individual needs. We strive to help you plan a function that’s […]
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