San Diego Model Railroad Museum
7 expert reviews
“Houses one of the largest operating model railroad displays in North America.”
– Michelin Guide
Fodor's
"When the impressive exhibits at this 27,000-square-foot museum are in operation, you can hear the sounds of chugging engines, screeching brakes, and shrill whistles."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Your(inner) four-year-old boy will love this railroad museum, one of the largest in the world."
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Atlas Obscura
"North America's largest accredited model railroad museum. "
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Afar Magazine
"In the lower level of the Casa Del Balboa building in Balboa Park is one of the world's largest indoor model railway displays."
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Travel + Leisure
"Model train fans will enjoy the exhibits at the Railroad Museum."
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