While many are fascinated with trains – including model trains – few people know about this new 16,000 square foot indoor train park in South Carolina. It’s filled with various model train scale displays – and a big area for small children (and kids at heart) to play with train sets. Take a peek below at all of the joy and fun found in an old retired mill building that’s been repurposed into this fun indoor attraction:

Having moved in 2017 from their previous location over near Falls Park in Greenville, the Model Trains Station is now found inside Taylors Mill Development in Taylors.

Model Trains Station

Google Maps/Ben Roth And, wow! Do they have so much more space! In all, there are volunteers operating a total of 15 different trains!

Several train sizes are running or on display, including O, HO, N, and two trains that are garden scale (known as G scale).

Model Trains Station

Google Maps/Ben Roth Prepare for hours of entertainment and complete awe from watching the trains and observing the very detailed displays.

There’s a complete set developed with only German pieces literally purchased during several trips to Germany, and carried back to the states in order to build an entire little German town with a train that passes through.

Model Trains Station

Google Maps/Ben Roth A seasonal Christmas train launched all the way back in July (Christmas in July).

For certain, a visit to Model Trains Station in Taylors is fun for everyone in the family.

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TripAdvisor/Lori M With all the added room, it’s becoming THE place to host birthday parties. They set aside nearly 1500 square feet just for parties — and then filled it with train-themed activities like Thomas the Tank sets.

A rainy, snowy, or ANY day is an ideal time to check it out. It’s currently open Thursday through Sunday and staffed entirely by knowledgeable model train enthusiasts who volunteer their time. (Hours are listed below.)

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Model Trains Station Don’t forget to take a peek at one of their latest projects… the Presidential Train Car viewing platform. It was built by the crew of volunteers and is a fun addition!

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Train fan? Rail enthusiast? Big kid at heart? You’ll definitely want to go experience this fun attraction near Greenville!

Model Trains Station

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And, wow! Do they have so much more space! In all, there are volunteers operating a total of 15 different trains!

Prepare for hours of entertainment and complete awe from watching the trains and observing the very detailed displays.

A seasonal Christmas train launched all the way back in July (Christmas in July).

TripAdvisor/Lori M

With all the added room, it’s becoming THE place to host birthday parties. They set aside nearly 1500 square feet just for parties — and then filled it with train-themed activities like Thomas the Tank sets.

Don’t forget to take a peek at one of their latest projects… the Presidential Train Car viewing platform. It was built by the crew of volunteers and is a fun addition!

The Model Trains Station is located in Dock 3 at the Taylors Mill Development. The address is 250 Mill St. Suite BL1250 Taylors, SC 29687. The current hours are Wednesday through Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission is $8/adults, $6/seniors 55+, $5/children, free for children under 2. Learn more on their official website!

Can’t get enough train fun? Then take a train-themed road trip in South Carolina for a fun train-themed day!

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Address: Model Trains Station, 250 Mill St, Taylors, SC 29687, USA