Happy Birthday, EJ!

August 1, 2021

beginning

It’s hard to believe that EnterTRAINment Junction has been around for 13 years now! Time has FLOWN by! We started out as just an empty warehouse which was purchased back in 2005. The dream was to “create something unique, a one of a kind family entertainment center that would entertain, educate, and promote railroading and […]

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Fun (at home) Summer Activities

July 5, 2021

There comes a time every summer where kids begin to say, “I’m bored!” They have been home from school for about a month now and maybe you’ve heard this phrase already. We have come up with a few things to keep the kids entertained at home. (You know, when you’re not visiting us at EnterTRAINment.) […]

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Coming Soon: Christmas in July

June 21, 2021

video call

We are excited to announce that Christmas in July starts this Saturday! (June 26) From June 26-July 31 EnterTRAINment Junction will be giving families an opportunity to beat the heat while making the journey to the North Pole.  Visitors will have the chance to walk through an indoor winter wonderland, visit reindeer stables, and make a trip […]

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Have your party with us!

May 24, 2021

birthday party

With restrictions loosening up and things slowly returning to normal, how about planning a birthday party at EnterTRAINment Junction?! It’s the perfect place for kids, teenagers, adults, and grandparents to gather together and have fun. We’ve gathered a list of reasons why you should check out our party packages! 🙂 1. Cost Efficient We know booking […]

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DIY Wooden Railway Accessories

May 5, 2021

Need new bridges, tunnels, and tracks?A lot of kids love their wooden railway. They are great for creativity and storytelling. Although we would love for you to come buy more accessories from our hobby shop, we get it. Adding big accessories to your track set can become quite expensive. Why not spark their imagination and creativity […]

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Spring Celebration

April 19, 2021

Spring Celebration

Celebrate spring with us! The past year has been a little crazy to say the least, but with more things opening back up we are excited for this new season! And hopefully a light at the end of the tunnel (pun intended)! Right now through May 28th you can purchase a Do-It-All ticket to visit […]

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Celebrities who like trains!

March 20, 2021

celebs who like trains

Celebrities can (sometimes) be just like us! They have their own hobbies and passions outside of acting or performing. We even have a special sign in our layout showcasing some celebrities who just so happen to like model railroading! Just a few examples: Tom Hanks’ love of model trains reportedly made him eager to sign […]

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Tiny Ted Episode 7

February 26, 2021

caboose

EnterTRAINment Junction’s youtube star, Tiny Ted, takes us on another adventure! In this episode, Tiny Ted explains why we don’t see cabooses on trains anymore. Back in the day, the purpose of the caboose was to provide a rolling office for the train’s conductor and the brakemen. The primary purpose of the cupola (the box on […]

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Remembering Raymond Hughes

January 29, 2021

Ray

Earlier this week we learned about the passing of one of our own, Raymond Hughes. Ray was a main player in the creation of EnterTRAINment Junction.  It could not have been done without him.   He was a charter member of the Greater Cincinnati Garden Railway Society and retired High School Industrial Arts teacher. Ray […]

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How to make (and keep) your New Year’s resolutions

January 5, 2021

resolutions

Welcome 2021! I think we are all excited for a new year and a fresh start! This means it’s the perfect time for self reflection and a great time to set goals for yourself. Resolutions can help you make small changes that can make a big difference! Here are a few ideas to get started: […]

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Tips for after Christmas

December 26, 2020

food

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 […]

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A Merry (Quarantined) Christmas

November 30, 2020

xmas masks

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 […]

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Christmas is here!

November 16, 2020

video chat with Santa

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 […]

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How to Stay Healthy this Fall

November 5, 2020

fall

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 […]

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How to have a safe and healthy Halloween

October 26, 2020

Halloween masks

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 […]

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Halloween Crafts

October 6, 2020

sticks

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, […]

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Halloween: coming soon

September 14, 2020

Halloween Ghost

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. […]

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Marble Run

August 17, 2020

marbles

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 […]

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Everything Thomas

July 31, 2020

thomas month

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 […]

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Summer Layout Tours

July 10, 2020

summer layout

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 […]

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