Holiday Train Fun in Worthington!

Railroads have a long history in Worthington, and still today residents and visitors alike can experience the fun of trains this fall and into the holiday season, whether they’re full-size or miniature models!

Letters to Santa at Ohio Railway Museum

In addition to its regular Sunday afternoon hours, the Ohio Railway Museum offers a couple themed rides in the fall and early winter. In December, the ORM brings back its popular Letters to Santa event, running the first four weekends on Saturdays and Sundays: December 1, 7-8, 14-15, 21-22. It runs Saturdays from 5-9 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. Letters to Santa includes holiday music, special treats, train rides, crafts, plenty of holiday lights, and visits from special guests. You can even write a letter to Santa and mail it from the historic post office car!

Tickets are $15 per person (kids three and under are free): ohiorailwaymuseumgiftshop.square.site/product/letters-to-santa-tickets/133

Address: 990 Proprietors Road

Ohio Railway Museum’s website: ohiorailwaymuseum.org

Central Ohio Model Railroad Club Holiday Open Houses

The COMRC hosts a holiday open house every Saturday and Sunday in December from noon to 4 p.m. Admission is free (although donations are always appreciated) to catch their huge displays of miniature trains using multiple gauges. In 2024 they’re debuting all new layouts as they remodel their space along Proprietors Road. Check out all the railroads, the detailed scenery, and even the Thomas the Tank Engine that kids can drive!

Address: 6471 Proprietors Road

Visit their site for more details: www.comrc.club

Model Train Display at Denig Jewelers

Denig Jewelers’ popular model train display returns to their Old Worthington storefront this year! Typically installed the first week of November by the Central Ohio Model Railroad Club, the display features miniature train cars zooming into tunnels, through tiny towns, over bridges. It’s a delight for kids of all ages.

Address: 677 High Street

Denig’s website: denigjewelers.net

Caboose Train Observation Platform in McCord Park

Next to McCord Park, train enthusiasts can see a restored B&O Railroad caboose that was donated by the Rutherford family in recent years. Surrounding the caboose is a small park. It was in operation from 1923 to 1967, and now offers a stunning little spot to watch active train lines that pass through Worthington.

Learn more here: worthington.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/Caboose-Train-Observation-Area-29