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Western Pennsylvania Model Railroad Museum

Coordinates: 40°37′52″N 79°58′22″W / 40.6310°N 79.9729°W / 40.6310; -79.9729
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The Western Pennsylvania Model Railroad Museum is a railroad museum in Gibsonia, Pennsylvania, US.

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

From November to January the museum runs a holiday train show.

References

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

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