Illustration of a toy train with a waving engineer in a red hat on a snowy hill beside pine trees and glowing houses (Union County Model Railroad Club Holiday Train Show)
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Union County Model Railroad Club Holiday Train Show

Visitors can watch model trains in action across detailed HO and N scale layouts depicting regional railroading heritage. Guests can experience the 15-minute 'Jenny is Coming Home' performance, where trains run along the tracks to a professionally narrated script. Attendees can also browse the on-site gift shop and stop by the snack bar for hot dogs.

Nov 27 – Dec 14, 2026 All ages

Plan Your Visit

Hours

11 AM to 6 PM each day.

Food & Drink

The event snack bar will serve hot dogs.

Location

The Model Railroad Club, Inc. · 295 Jefferson Ave, Union, NJ 07083, Union Township, NJ Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ (4/5)

Best For

Families and model train enthusiasts

Vibe

Nostalgic and engaging

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Arrive with enough time to enter before the final-admission cutoff, since the last guests are admitted 30 minutes before closing.
  • Time your visit around the bottom of an hour to catch Jenny is Coming Home!, a 15-minute narrated train performance.
  • Leave room to browse the club gift shop, which will be open during the Holiday Train Show.
  • If you want a bite, visit the event snack bar for hot dogs while it is serving.
  • Take time to compare the HO and N scale layouts, with their detailed locomotives, scenery, and regional railroading.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Children under 3 enter free.
  • “Jenny is Coming Home!” is back by popular demand this year.

Links & Contact

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Frequently Asked Questions

What will I see at the train show?

Trains run on HO and N scale layouts depicting regional railroading, with detailed scenery and long train movements.

Is there a narrated train performance?

Yes. A 15-minute performance runs at the bottom of every hour, with trains moving to a professionally narrated script.

Is food available?

The snack bar serves hot dogs, and the gift shop is open during the show.

How late can I arrive?

The last guests are admitted 30 minutes before closing.

What is new this year?

“Jenny is Coming Home!” is back, with a narrated train performance.

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