Model Railroad at Chicago Botanic Garden
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N 42° 08.852 W 087° 47.465
16T E 434635 N 4666459
The outdoor exhibition features 17 model trains, close to 50 miniature American landmarks made with natural materials, and colorful small-scale gardens.
Waymark Code: WM729F
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 08/22/2009
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The landscape is made up of over 5,000 tiny trees, shrubs, groundcovers and flowering plants in close to 300 varieties. Visitors of all ages get the feeling they are traveling from coast to coast, seeing the nations historical, architectural and natural wonders.
Train lines include the Santa Fe Super Chief, Chicago Northwestern Commuter (known as a fallen flag line), the Union Pacific and Thomas the Tank engine.
Scale: Large Scale: G Scale-1:22.5, Fn3 scale-1:20.3, or ½" scale-1:24
What is the theme of the layout?:
Landmarks of America
What is the era of the layout? (What time period does the layout depict?):
1776-Present
Is there an admission fee? If so how much..:
$5 for adults and $3 for children ages 3-12
Is this location handicap accessible?: Yes
What type of location is this layout found in? ( Museum, Club, Hobby Shop, Business, Manufacturer,..:
Garden
Layout Website: [Web Link]
What is the herald of the layout? (Is there a featured railroad line(s) for the layout): Not listed
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