The Holiday Transit Show chugs into Grand Central

Hop aboard for the 16th Annual Holiday Transit Show at the New York Transit Museum at Grand Central Station now through Feb. 4, 2018.

Dazzling children and adults , the display features Lionel trains traveling along a 34’ long, two-level, “O” gauge model train layout. Departing from a miniature replica of Grand Central Terminal on their way to the North Pole, this year’s exhibition showcases the Transit Museum’s Lionel Metro-North, Polar Express, and vintage subway train sets.

A selection from the Museum’s collection of trolley and elevated train models created by Dr. George T.F. Rahilly will also be on display to the delight of viewers.

The exhibit is set against a cityscape backdrop designed by Brooklyn-based artist Josh Cochran.

16th Annual Holiday Train Show, daily through Feb. 4, 2018; Monday to Friday, 8 am to 8 pm; Saturday and Sunday, 10 am to 6 pm; free

NY Transit Museum at Grand Central Station [89 East 42nd St. at Park Avenue in Midtown; (212) 878–0106; www.nytransitmuseum.org]

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