Strasburg, PA
Choo Choo Barn
4.8· 1,675 Google reviews
At a Glance
- TypeHeritage railroad & tourist attraction
- LocationStrasburg, PA
- Rating4.8 ★1,675 Google reviews
- UpcomingSat, Aug 29
About Choo Choo Barn
In the 1,700‑square‑foot Choo Choo Barn near Strasburg, Pennsylvania, a miniature landscape showcases 17 operating trains weaving among more than 177 hand‑built animated figures and vehicles. Visitors watch the trains navigate detailed replicas of local landmarks—including The Willows Restaurant, Dutch Wonderland and the Strasburg Rail Road—while seasonal lighting and landscaping create a lively tableau. The display, opened in 1961, updates each spring, preserving the Groff family’s original vision.
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Plan Your Visit
- ParkingFree lot · paid lot · street parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible entrance
- HoursMonday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PMTuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PMWednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PMThursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PMFriday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PMSaturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PMSunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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The Trains
The 1,700-square-foot display runs 17 operating model trains through a miniature landscape of more than 177 hand-built animated figures, past replicas of local landmarks including the Strasburg Rail Road.
History
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The Choo Choo Barn begins in 1945 when George Groff creates the exhibit in the basement of his family home on Franklin Street in Strasburg, Pennsylvania. In 1961 the Groffs relocate the collection to a township maintenance building along Route 741, opening the new facility on Thanksgiving Day with six trains and six animated figures. After George and Florence Groff retire in 1979, their son Thomas Groff and his wife Linda assume ownership and curatorship, a role they continue to fill as the display is refreshed each spring.
Around the Depot
Pennsylvania's Choo Choo Barn pairs with the Ma & Pa Railroad Heritage Village about 20 mi off and the Stewartstown Railroad Company roughly 27 mi away.
The National Toy Train MuseumMuseum·★ 4.7 (300)<1 miView →
Ma & Pa Railroad Heritage VillageTrain Ride·★ 4.5 (103)20 miView →
Harrisburg, Lincoln & Lancaster RailroadTrain Ride·★ 4.7 (18)27 miView →
Stewartstown Railroad CompanyTrain Ride·★ 4.5 (95)28 miView →Canadian Pacific Locomotive No. 972Attraction·★ 4 (3)<1 miDirections →Strasburg Historic District (Strasburg, Pennsylvania)Attraction·★ 5 (2)<1 miDirections →Strasburg Heritage SocietyMuseum·★ 4 (3)<1 miDirections →Strasburg Scooters & ToursAttraction·★ 4.8 (497)<1 miDirections →Getting There & Staying Nearby
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Choo Choo Barn located?
Choo Choo Barn is located in Strasburg, PA.
How do I get tickets to Choo Choo Barn?
Tickets and current schedules are available on the operator's official website at https://www.choochoobarn.com/.
When is the next event at Choo Choo Barn?
The next scheduled event is "General Admission Tickets" on Saturday, August 29, 2026. See the full upcoming-events list on this page.