Choo Choo Barn

Choo Choo Barn Expanding the Artistry of Model Railroading See Lancaster County in miniature at this gigantic model train layout!
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Over 70 years in the making, the Choo Choo Barn is still owned and operated by the Groff family. Master modeler, Tom Groff, hand crafted animations, scale buildings and local scenes from scratch. This 1,700 square foot train display is an amazing work of art and labor of love. See a fire engine race to the rescue to put out the fire at a burning house – with real water! You’ll recognize local land

marks like Dutch Wonderland and the Strasburg Railroad – in detailed miniature! The Choo Choo Barn has truly become an Amish Country landmark.

Thomas, Annie and Clarabel are back for Day Out With Thomas! Stop by and see him running around the magical animated wor...
06/19/2026

Thomas, Annie and Clarabel are back for Day Out With Thomas! Stop by and see him running around the magical animated world of the Choo Choo Barn!


It’s an exciting day here in Strasburg! After months of work, paint is finally going on our 1931 Refrigerated Boxcar #2...
06/17/2026

It’s an exciting day here in Strasburg! After months of work, paint is finally going on our 1931 Refrigerated Boxcar #26671! This step has been a long time coming! Stop by and say hi if you’re in the area!

We would like to announce that on Saturday, July 4 at 12pm (noon), we will be hosting a public unveiling of this car in its finished glory! Come stop by for an afternoon of entertainment with our Mobile and Interactive Experiences, and be sure to stop by the Choo Choo Barn!

Squishes are here! Now in our gift shop we are carrying a good selection of Squishy toys.
06/10/2026

Squishes are here! Now in our gift shop we are carrying a good selection of Squishy toys.


Our latest scavenger hunt! For Memorial Day, we have 23 American flags hidden around the layout. Stop in and see if you ...
05/20/2026

Our latest scavenger hunt! For Memorial Day, we have 23 American flags hidden around the layout. Stop in and see if you can find them all!

Come check out the 1st Third Friday that Historic Strasburg PA is doing!
05/11/2026

Come check out the 1st Third Friday that Historic Strasburg PA is doing!

HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT!
We're launching something new and fun in Strasburg, PA - "Third in Strasburg"!

Every third Friday of the month in Strasburg, join us as many of our businesses stay open later and provide you with events, specials, and discounts from 5pm - 8pm.

See the Event Guide for all the details!

We look forward to welcoming you as you come spend your third Fridays in Strasburg!

https://strasburgpa.com/third-in-strasburg

Stop in and see if you can spot all the Choo Choo Barn branded items! Our new scavenger hunt is all about the Choo Choo ...
04/22/2026

Stop in and see if you can spot all the Choo Choo Barn branded items! Our new scavenger hunt is all about the Choo Choo Barn. This scavenger hunt will from now until May 4th.

Our mining sluice is back! Purchase a bag of dirt in our gift shop. We have many different bags of dirt available such a...
04/16/2026

Our mining sluice is back! Purchase a bag of dirt in our gift shop. We have many different bags of dirt available such as: Seashells, the Mother Lode, Paydirt, and much more! Once you purchase your bag, head outside and sift through the dirt and find the goodies in the bag you purchased!

Happy Easter from all of us at the Choo Choo Barn!
04/05/2026

Happy Easter from all of us at the Choo Choo Barn!


04/03/2026

A reminder that we will be closed on Easter. Sunday April 5th. We will re-open on Monday April 6th.

HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT! Our team has decided that O gauge has been on the layout long enough. That is why the Choo Choo Barn ...
04/01/2026

HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT!

Our team has decided that O gauge has been on the layout long enough. That is why the Choo Choo Barn will be converting the entire layout to HO scale. All the buildings and animations will be scaled down to HO scale. All of the trains will be scaled down to HO scale. The last day to see the layout in O Gauge is April 80th, 9000.

APRIL FOOLS!!! We love our O gauge on the layout and have no plans on changing scales.

Address

226 Gap Road (Route 741 East)
Strasburg, PA
17579

Telephone

+17176877911

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