Western Pennsylvania Model Railroad Museum

The Western Pennsylvania Model Railroad Museum is a railroad museum in Gibsonia, Pennsylvania.

It is dedicated to the exhibition of model trains and historical railroad paraphernalia. The museum's main exhibit is a 40' by 100' scale model of the railroad lines connecting Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Cumberland, Maryland, accompanied by information on the history of the route and the technical details of its construction.[1]

Other features include a children's area, a gift shop, and a snack bar and a newsagent.

From November to January, the museum also features an annual holiday train show.

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References

  1. Barcousky, Len. "Railroad museum marks 20th holiday display", The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, published December 27, 2007, accessed February 27, 2008.

Coordinates: 40°37′52″N 79°58′22″W / 40.6310°N 79.9729°W / 40.6310; -79.9729

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