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Directions3 Favorite Train movies… for kids!
August 30, 2018
A while back I wrote a blog about some popular train movies. Today’s focus will be on popular train movies… for KIDS! 1.The Polar Express is an inspiring adventure based on the popular children’s book. A doubtful, young, boy takes a train ride to the North Pole which quickly becomes a journey of self discovery. The […]
Read More >There’s an app for that!
June 14, 2018
This article is dedicated to train games on the go- available on the app store nearest you! I have played all of these games and thoroughly enjoyed them so I thought you might too! Good for the kiddos and good for adults as well! Train of Thought -is one of many games available through Lumosity. Lumosity […]
Read More >Railroad safety facts FOR KIDS!
March 1, 2018
Here at EnterTRAINment Junction we want you to be safe AND smart around trains! We have a section in our museum dedicated to rail safety and now we’re writing an article about it as well! 1. It’s NEVER okay to walk on railroad tracks- even if there isn’t a train around. Trains can come at […]
Read More >Last minute (train themed) Valentine’s Day ideas!
February 13, 2018
Create a train Valentine’s Day box: All you need are tissue boxes, colored paper, spools/lids, craft sticks, and a small paper cup/toilet paper roll -The engine itself can be made from every day household items….tissue boxes! The longer one will go on the bottom with the smaller one on top. (make sure the slit is […]
Read More >Toy Trains
February 8, 2018
When people enter our gift shop, they laugh because their child will usually end up wanting a stuffed animal or a school bus… We have stuffed animals and school buses, but we also have TRAINS GALORE! (hey, we ARE a train place!) Here are some ideas to help pick the right train toy for your […]
Read More >Everything Thomas
February 1, 2018
It’s that time of year again… Thomas has had his winter nap and is ready to celebrate with us! For the entire month of February, kids will be able to ride on our INDOOR train ride! Allllll aboard! Not only do kids get to hop aboard their favorite engine, they also get to search for […]
Read More >4 EnterTRAINing Games for the holidays
December 19, 2017
Still looking for last minute gift ideas? We have train games in stock that are perfect for the engineer in your family! Rush Hour ages 6+ This is one of my personal favorites! You can play alone or work together with a friend. This is a fun puzzle game in which you draw a card […]
Read More >3 Safety Tips for Introducing Your Child to Model Train Building
November 29, 2017
Putting together a model train setup is a fun hobby to share with younger generations, but you must introduce kids to it in a safe way. Sophisticated model trains not only have a lot of moving parts and sharp edges but run on electricity, so parental supervision is a must for young children. EnterTRAINment Junction […]
Read More >Early Holiday Shopping!
October 12, 2017
Why not come to Junction Hobbies and Toys for your holiday shopping this year? Did you know we have a wide selection of Playmobil, the largest selection of Thomas merchandise, AND the largest selection of train tables- ranging from Melissa and Doug, Kidkraft, Bigjigs Rail, and, you guessed it, even Thomas. You know as well as I do that kids […]
Read More >Fun and Unique Train Books for Kids
September 27, 2017
Of course we’ve all heard of the classics, but today we want to celebrate the books that are anything but ordinary! The titles listed in the article below are interactive and offer more than just words on a page. These are your not-so-typical books that deserve a place on your shelf! Wind-Up Train Book This book […]
Read More >Safety Tips for Model Trains
September 5, 2017
For model train enthusiasts, creating a train display is both exciting and challenging. Detailed train displays take great skill to design and set up. Besides organizing your scene and carefully plotting each section, it’s also important to remember key safety tips for model train usage. EnterTRAINment Junction in West Chester, OH, lists some important tips […]
Read More >Train Book Classics!
August 18, 2017
In the continuing spirit of “back to school,” we’d like to share some of our favorite lessons from some of our favorite train books! The Little Red Caboose is about the caboose who is always last. It wants to be as popular as the engine at the front of the train when one day that all […]
Read More >Back to School Train Learning Fun
August 11, 2017
Going back to school doesn’t have to bring tears! There are plenty of ways to learn while continuing to play with trains at the same time! For the young ones there are all sorts of ways to learn the basics- colors, shapes, letters, and numbers. For starters, try a color sorting train! It’s a great […]
Read More >It’s All About the Details!
July 21, 2017
One of the most talked about things here at EnterTRAINment Junction is our scavenger hunts! We always have new additions to the display… whether it’s new automations or hidden figures! Some of our most popular scavenger hunts are seasonal. At Christmas we have Santa’s little helpers crusin’ the display, mini pumpkins at Halloween, and the […]
Read More >5 Ways to Learn While Having Fun at EnterTRAINment Junction!
June 22, 2017
EnterTRAINment Junction is filled with learning opportunities that are so much fun, the kids won’t even realize they’re learning! At the World’s Largest Indoor train display, our museum and indoor kids play area is the perfect place to help teach your kids, while they get to run jump and play all at once! History The […]
Read More >Add EnterTRAINment Junction to Kid Fun Plans This Summer
May 31, 2017
Every kid looks forward to summer vacation—no school or homework and the opportunity for endless adventures. Brainstorming ideas for kid fun all summer can be a challenge, but there’s no shortage of things to do at EnterTRAINment Junction in West Chester, OH. EnterTRAINment Junction is no ordinary theme park. If your child is a train fanatic, it’s an […]
Read More >A Trip to (Replica) Coney Island
May 24, 2017
If you’ve been to EnterTRAINment you have probably “ooohed” and “ahhed” at the replica Coney Island display featured on the upstairs mezzanine level. Kids can often be heard squealing with delight as the Shooting Star plunges down the first hill. John Kitterman, along with the help of many volunteers, created this masterpiece which opened in […]
Read More >Top 5 Train Stops Around the World
May 18, 2017
EnterTRAINment Junction is 25,000 square feet of family fun. With over 90 trains and 2 miles of track we think that EnterTRAINment Junction is a given “must-do” for any train lover, but we’ve compiled a list of other neat train attractions to help you plan the perfect vacation for the train lover in your family. […]
Read More >Picking the train that’s right for you!
May 11, 2017
If you’ve been to EnterTRAINment Junction and it has inspired you to get involved in model railroading, you’re in luck! We’ve compiled some tips and tricks for building your own layout so if you’re just getting started, it’s easy! Before getting started though, you need to determine the amount of space you have available and […]
Read More >All Aboard – 5 reasons to build your own model railroad!
May 2, 2017
Model Railroading is a unique craft and hobby suited for all ages. Some people have spent their whole lives collecting trains all the while building and maintaining the perfect layout. Then there are little ones who have watched in awe, waiting for the day they too could have their very own train set Here are our […]
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