
Celebrate the tradition of our whimsical, wonderful Garden Railway.
A fanciful blend of horticulture, engineering, and fun, our Garden Railway is turning 25 this year! Each fall, our Horticulture, Facilities, and Guest Services teams join together to achieve the not-so-small feat of creating this multi-level world in miniature, complete with a seasonally changing plant palette. The Garden Railway also features a collection of models that represent and recreate many of Longwood’s most beloved features, in miniature—including a new-this-year Chimes Tower and Waterfall model.
Celebrate 25 years of this whimsical, wonderful display located outdoors near the Beer Garden. Our collection of large scale model trains include steam, diesel, electric and specialty engines that rumble along nearly 500 feet of track amid textural foliage, flowering plants, and woody plants.
Read our blog posts to learn more
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The Model of Craftsmanship
October 9, 2024
The Model of Craftsmanship
Our remarkable Garden Railway has delighted guests of all ages for 24 years now … and how this multi-level world in miniature all comes together is no small feat.
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Full Steam Ahead
October 7, 2020
Full Steam Ahead
Each fall, a multi-departmental team made up of members of our Horticulture, Facilities, and Guest Services departments together achieve the not-so-small-feat of creating this multi-level world in miniature.