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Holiday Train at Auburn Heights
Step into a festive wonderland at Holiday Trains at Auburn Heights, December 5 & 6 (4–7 pm). Explore holiday‑decorated model train layouts (Gauge 1, HO, O & Standard), ride the Auburn Valley Railroad around the Victorian estate, enjoy live music, hot chocolate, food trucks, and a Santa photo in an antique car. Optional tours of the 1897 mansion round out the magic—all benefitting the museum.
Celebrate the sights and sounds of Christmases past:
View operating model train layouts decorated for the holidays (Gauge 1, HO, O & Standard gauges)
Take a ride aboard the Auburn Valley Railroad to enjoy holiday decorations around the majestic Victorian estate
Capture family memories at a free photo op with Santa in an antique auto from the museum’s collection
Warm up with hot chocolate and delicious fare from a local food truck as well as wine and beer from Dew Point Brewing
Enjoy live musical entertainment
For an additional fee, tour the first floor of the antique-furnished 1897 mansion, festively decorated for the holidays
Immerse yourself in the wonders of the holiday and see the beautiful Auburn Heights estate as you’ve never seen it before!
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