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Earl_from_PA

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7. As a first grader in 1970

Reply to AllaN01Bear (Original post)

Fri Feb 6, 2026, 12:12 AM

Feb 6

Our class field trip was to the Buhl Science Center in Pittsburgh. In the basement of the building was a miniature train set up. I was amazed

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miniature_Railroad_%26_Village

I always wanted to do something similar. Never did

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id love to have a train set like this :) [View all] AllaN01Bear Feb 5 OP

Seriously cool. Permanut Feb 5 #1

Awesome train set! SheltieLover Feb 5 #2

No cats in that household! JoseBalow Feb 5 #3

Yes. My cat would find a way to derail that train. murielm99 Feb 6 #8

Train sets can be really captivating. wendyb-NC Feb 5 #4

That is very unique. I like it. Thank you Bear debm55 Feb 5 #5

It is hypnotic. delisen Feb 5 #6

As a first grader in 1970 Earl_from_PA Feb 6 #7

i read about the buuhl science center in a model train mag many years ago. AllaN01Bear Feb 6 #10

Well....That's just darn Adorable!!! electric_blue68 Feb 6 #9