I took my wife and boys there earlier today for the first time. We will be back! I really like the variety of layouts available and once my smaller kids got bored with the layouts, they found the wooden railway layout in the childrens room.The guys were great to interact with and its great to be able to make purchases of new and used model train accessories too.Very well worth the drive from Weldon Spring!
Railroad history and trains whether toy or actual locomotives have always fascinated me.They are a huge part of our transportation history and this magical little place has a slice of it that will frankly, leave you speechless.The Iron Spike Model Train Museum is incredible. Volunteers have spent THOUSANDS of hours assembling huge model train vignettes that capture snapshots in time from eras long gone by.Marvel at the one of the worlds smallest fully-operational model trains and some of the the grandest to ever roll down a track. Browse through their incredible research library dedicated to railroad and locomotive history. Theres more to do here than initially meets the eye.Its adult and kid friendly, too. Need your own model train repaired? They can help you out. Looking to buy a set and all the extras to build your own? You can do that here, too.This place is definitely worth the visit and is in a charming town to boot.
Great place to visit. Everyone was so friendly and had great stories to tell about trains. My grandson loved to watch the trains moving on the tracks and he loved the toy room, where he could touch things. Awesome museum.
I could have spent hours in there before learning that they hide a little hot dog vendor on their display, then I wanted to spend more time there. Most of the Museum is hands off but they offer a room for children to play with a toy train display. It was hard to get my son out of there so we could enjoy the rest of the Museum.
The train museum was absolutely amazing! The volunteers had so much passion and knowledge! The details were absolutely impeccable! Definitely worth it!! Plus, they had the cutest puppy to greet you!Different things are for sale too. Just a thought of having different train sets for sale (for beginners, intermediate and advanced) to help more people get into trains.
Great place to visit for anyone thats interested in trains. The volunteers are very informative & welcoming. So much to see; it would take several visits to see everything. The miniature workmanship is incredible.
It was awesome! Multiple layouts which were massive! Staff is all super friendly and super informative about all the history.
So much to look at! Don was so wonderful to my Daddy who is a veteran! Easy to navigate with a wheelchair!
A very impressive display of a classic hobby. The welcome center shows a variety of different trains, different sizes of them, and more. The muesem itself is stunning, even though it is currently unfinished. Donations of trains are taken, and you can even get yours fixed.Admission per person is $5.Your one and only complaint will be the lack of air conditioning. The owners are aware of this and have donation boxes set up around the building.
Excellent display of train parts and trains and buildings and just must be over 100,000 pieces out there and that museum definitely worth stopping by and checking it out people that work there are very informed you know what theyre talking about very nice people very helpful theyre well informed they know what theyre talking about I would recommend anybody going there its well worth the eight bucks.
Great detail in so many model trains of all sizes. Awesome
If you like railroading or even model railroading this place will amaze you. Even the kids i didnt think would like it liked it. Well worth a visit
Loved it... keep it up
WHAT A GREAT LITTLE MUSEUM!!! Husband & I took a drive and ended up here. We were immediately shown around and the curator was fantastic. We were the only people there at the time and got a very personalized experience with each room we visited. Donation based and we were happy to give the $8 fee to get in (actually just gave them $20 for two because why not?). A great place for anyone that wants a glimpse into a pastime (almost) long forgotten.
Real friendly. Mostly HO and N.
Loved the museum but Joe made it especially great.
What a jewel! So knowledgeable.. just fun for any age.
This place is large and the staff is very helpful and the models they have there are excellent. This place is constantly expanding there model trains. They have a wide variety of train sets including the smallest train set Ive ever seen and it actually works. Got to go check is out for yourselves. Definitely recommend for anyone who like model trains or anyone who like trains.
My grandson loved this place
Warm, friendly and educational atmosphere. Attention to detail is a absolutely incredible in both N & HO Scales; would take a number of visits to even catch even half of it. There is literally something for every model train enthusiast be it operator or collector. The staff are super knowledgeable and all hands-on enthusiasts as well. Wonderful place for kids of all ages that is an ongoing work of functional art.
This is by far one of the greatest model railroad museums I have ever visited. You can also buy products from them new or used for your own railroad. people who running or super friendly and super educational as far as railroads and model railroads are concerned.
Hidden gem in Washington, MO. The hobbyists here put a LOT of time and effort in to the model train sets and scenery. There is so much intricate detail on everything. I swear everytime I come here there is something I didnt see before. Not only is this a model train museum but I will say it is an art museum of sorts. Great place for kids and adults to look around.
What a great idea and fun place to loose yourself for an hour or more. If youve ever wanted to see a group of model trains from all over the world and amazing skill and grace in putting together the tracks and surroundings, you cant go wrong coming to this converted car dealership and checking it out. Simple fun and worth the admission.
Interesting place. The man who created this museum was very informative.
This is a great place to visit for a day of fun. The volunteers here are all friendly and knowledgeable. In fact they also work on the railroad! Great details in all of the different gauges. I for one loved the N scale RR. Wonderful plans to expand and grow with two caboose and a dining car. Im looking forward to a return visit soon!
We thoroughly enjoy this place it is an outstanding plethora of information for model railroad hobbyist and enthusiasts. There are a lot interesting things to see and individuals with a lot of information. Will definitely back there very soon!
If youre a model train enthusiast, this would be a great place to spend a few hours looking around. If youre a veteran, it is free to tour otherwise $5 and well worth it. Kids would love this place but keep an eye on them, no touching.
Good family fun. Like all non profits, they struggle with technology but their hearts are in the right place.If you like model trains, this is a fun way to spend some time looking at approximately one gazillion miles of track, trains and miniature villages.Just $5 and well worth it.
A lot of work going on at Ironspike. What an amazing collection of miniature trains, and the detailed legacy of private collectors.Fantastic! Great for all ages. We took our kid, he loved it.
Great place to bring kids of all ages. Lots to see. A a great playroom- hands on Lego trains. Our 4 yr. old grandson LOVED it. Looked and played for hours!!
Nice large area of working models to see. Great area for kids to play in. Nice staff! Conductor Dan does presentations once a month.
Great railroad museum. A lot to see and more to come. Very friendly and enthusiastic people involved in the operation.
This was so much fun for everyone. Grandpa and Grandma, my 10 and 7 year old loved it as did my 17 yr old nephew. My husband took a lot of pictures and the staff helped show us around and turned on the various things. We spent three hours here and no one was annoyed or antsy to leave.
Great place for all your train accessories and train sets
Great spot. Spent a couple hours checking out the active, running dioramas Super knowledgeable staff, some of whom built some of the dioramas. Kids room for full hands on experience Our grandson was fully engaged the whole time
On our first visit we became members. The setups are nostalgic and realistic. A lot of love, history and creativity have gone into the development of this museum. My 4 yearold grandson introduced us and finds his way there once a week. If you even simply like model trains you will enjoy Iron Spike.
Ive been here many times. Fun, positive atmosphere, tons to see for all ages. There are dozens of activities to keep the kids occupied - for hours!Even if youre the parent, grandparent, caregiver of toddler who is sick to death of seeing and hearing about trains - You will still enjoy your visit. You may even find a spark of joy :)Claire is incredibly cordial and welcoming. All of the VOLUNTEERS (yes, everyone here is a volunteer) are dedicated to making sure every guest enjoys their visit and are as informed and educated as they wish to be.Id like to stress the fun, truly FAMILY FREINDLY and truly INTERACTIVE environment. My family and I have been to every train shop, museum and display within a 200 mile radius of St. Louis . This place is very different. Almost every single place weve been to, its the same dank, musky environment. A space full of cramped, disappointing displays with Do not touch signs all over - Because even though its advertised as a family friendly and interactive place, the seemingly depressed person behind the counter would rather lock you out as you approach the door than to allow you to come in with child who will touch things. (Dont get me wrong, there is a lot here that should not be touched but theres much more to play with than there is to avoid). I have never, not once, witnessed a shop owner or museum curator bother to get out of their seat while visiting their place. Seriously, not once. If you ask a question, they hollar at you from their seat. I stress - This is NOT the experience you will have at Iron Spike.Don & the volunteers are constantly working on new set ups and displays and changing out the themes and decor seasonally. If you went to visit last year or the year before - Go back again! A lot has changed. There are always new things to see, learn and do. With the many other things to do around town, you can easily make it a day trip or weekend away - I promise, you wont regret it.
Love it, have a very big train play out. 3 sizes of trains. 10,000 square feet of trainsWill go back. Still working on it. Small fee to see
Super neat place. Looks like they will always be updating and adding new things. The kids room is awesome and the staff is friendly.
My dad loves model trains and if you are a train enthusiast its a great place to stop and visit
Extensive and interesting display of operating model trains. Big and highly detailed O, S, HO, and N scale layouts. Knowledgeable staff.
Wonderful displays! So much to see and fun play area for little ones!
Wonderful place to take your family. We love it.
I havent been inside but the nice lady who owns it used to let me park my tractor trailer there so I could have some time at home. :)
Wonderful surprise. Severely underestimated the quality of this place by the looks of the outside. Made my day and would go back.
A bit overpriced for just looking at model trains. The kids liked playing with the train table more than anything and we can do that free at the Frisco Train Store in Valley Park. The signs about not touching were a bit much lol.
A true treasure!!
If you havent been in to check this out you are missing a great day!!
So much to see!! Great place to bring the whole family
Awesome place to go look at model trains and has an area for kids to play with trains
Areally great place . Lots of train layouts.
Its obvious this place is a labor of love...your whole family will enjoy the visit...
Wide variety of models and scales. Good place to visit if someone is trying to decide what scale to model.
A new model train museum, still under construction. Some exhibits are nice, and some will be nice someday, just right now are very much a work in progress. Friendly staff, and a place for the kids to play with Thomas trains.
Amazing layouts and very knowledgeable workers. Really worth the trip out there.
If you have any interest in railroads and trains you need to go .The volunteers who work there, love what they do !
I had great time.Its ran by valenter,s.Nice N,Ho,O,G gage layouts.A work in progress.
If you were ever a child with a model train, or taken at Christmas to see the trains run at some special exhibit or store window, this place is for you! Enormous model railroad layouts, a Thomas the Tank Engine room for wee ones, a railroad history library, and special outreach events await you in Washington, Missouri. Bring the whole family!
Tons of great model train layout of various gauges. Great family fun with a room for the younger kiddos.
This place has all kinds of cool trains and the volunteers are very knowledgeable!!
Great place to see a large selection on model railroad trains operating and learn as well.
Great place plan on spending time its amazing.
Had a great time today and learned alot!
Great time looking at all the work the folks have put into the museum. Makes us all young at heart.
Fun place to spend the day.
Had a great visit our guide was very informative.
Really fun I took my 7yt old nephew had a blat
A fun place for kids, hopefully it will continue to grow due to the help of so many volunteers!
Great place and it is always changing.
So many trains! Highly recommend this museum!
Fun place to go for children
The perfect place for any lover of trains
Very interesting and really friendly staff of volunteers.
Really fun for the train enthusiast in any family
Beautiful models. Strange set up though.
Nice place young kids see it
Very informative, beautiful layouts in all scales.
Awesome place for all ages!
Great place, very informative
Great place to take the family.
Work in progress, its coming along nicely.
So many different models, be sure to see the back room. They have a kids play area, and are expanding for a party room next year.
5 stars in perspective of what it is.
Kids enjoy it and fun seeing the trains
Fantastic railroad display.
Large N scale and HO layouts with smaller displays and a Thomas room for the small fry
Because I am helping to build it. 💪💪
Nice displays, worth a visit