The Taltree Railway Garden, its first phase covering nearly an acre, is an outdoor G (Garden)-scale model railway garden that engages visitors of all ages in an environment where they can explore, discover, play, and learn about horticulture and natural history. The Taltree Railway Garden tells amazing stories of American railroads in the context of a large display garden. Railway Lines include: Canyon, Mining, Mountain, Prairie, Steam Passenger, Steel Mills, and the South Shore Line.

The Railway Garden

Strategically-placed architectural limestone slabs form the varied topography perfect for specially-mixed soils and more than 500 varieties of plants.

Walkways surrounding the entire display are wide and comfortably-accessible for strollers and wheelchairs. Conveniently placed benches are sited beneath shade trees to enable guests to sit and enjoy the sights and sounds of the Taltree Railway Garden.

Bridges and Tunnels in the Garden

Mountains and towers, bridges and tunnels, and of course, trains, have transformed the landscape behind a charming 1920s-era depot into a magical place. A wide-range of landscapes are carved into the 2.5-acre site, offering a visual sense of trains running through canyons, mountains, and prairies.

The Steam Era

The Railway Garden will be built in three phases. Phase One is the largest and encompasses the steam era of railroading in America.