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Visitor tip
Engage directly with the passionate volunteer staff, particularly in the display room. They offer detailed stories about train history, engineering, and the craftsmanship behind each scene, transforming the experience from self-guided viewing into an interactive learning opportunity.
Visitor tip
Call ahead at (575) 437-2855 before visiting, as weather or maintenance frequently cause cancellations—especially important for the outdoor train ride which is a highlight of the experience.
Visitor tip
Bring children under 4 for free, and note that the outdoor train ride has been highlighted by families as particularly engaging for young kids with extended ride duration and excellent staff interaction.
About Toy Train Depot
Quirky museum & celebration of trains. Tribute to the railroad with model train tracks, a hobby shop & mini-train rides, in an 1898 depot.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Railroad Museum & Park
- Highlights
- Train rides, scale model scenes, railroad artifacts
- Admission
- $6 per person (ride or museum), $10 combo, Annual pass $50
- Hours
- Thursday-Saturday 11am-4pm, Sunday 12pm-4pm
What visitors say
Okay…I’m just gonna be honest. This was one of the coolest places I’ve been in a long long time. I stopped in here after going to Pistachioland and was blown away by the craftsmanship. Kate was SO knowledgeable and accommodating. She…
It was a great little museum with very passionate staff! The staff are very knowledgeable and have taken immense time putting together scenes. Highly recommend taking your time to see all of the detail and stories being told in the scenes
This little toy train museum is truly a hidden gem in the desert. It’s a nonprofit run with heart, passion, and dedication, and you can absolutely feel that the moment you walk in. The detail in the displays is impressive, and there’s…
From 280 Google reviews
Did You Know?
- The Toy Train Depot is housed in an 1898 railroad depot, making it a historic structure that has been repurposed to celebrate the very history it was built during
- Staff members create intricate miniature scenes using creative details like business cards as mini billboards, demonstrating innovative craftsmanship in model train display design
- The museum is a nonprofit operation run entirely by passionate volunteers who are knowledgeable about both model trains and the history of American railroads, including westward expansion
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