At EnterTRAINment Junction, there is so much to see and do...something for everyone in the family!
Enter EnterTRAINMENT Junction’s front doors and immediately be whisked back to the past, into a “Disney-esque” American village square of yesteryear, with a brick-lined street, replica gaslights, park benches, floral landscaping, a 1930s train station, plus small town shops, party rooms and a sidewalk cafe.
Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Sat., Noon-6 p.m. Sunday.
(Closed Easter Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day ) (Closed Wednesdays, January thru March).
Future plans call for a railroad enthusiasts’ hobby shop (Interested hobby shop tenants should call (513) 898-8000.)
At EnterTRAINment Junction, you decide what you want to experience first – EnterTRAINment Journey or Seasonal Journey. DO ONE OR DO THEM BOTH!
EnterTRAINment Journey features four separate areas, including Train Journey, Imagination Junction, American Railroading Museum and the Great Train Expo.
Our Seasonal Attraction area is a gigantic (9,000 square-foot) “walk-thru” experience for kids and adults alike, where the senses come alive in a magical world of sights, sounds and theatrical elements.
Ya gotta see it to believe it -- It’s The world’s largest indoor, interactive train display!
90 large, G-scale trains are running everywhere, immersing visitors in a 25,000 square-foot environment. More than two miles of track take visitors on a panoramic journey through three distinct epochs in U.S. history, from the earliest days of steam-engine railroading up through today’s modern diesel locomotives. The layout includes railroading’s Early Period (1830s through the Civil War to late 1890s), the Middle Period (1900 to 1950s) and the Modern Period (1960s to the present).
Train tracks are bustling all around the visitor -- below, at eye level and some even 11’ in the air. There are carefully hand-crafted cities, towns, saw mills and factories, forests, bridges, mountains, valleys, plateaus, intricate trestles, tunnels, trolley cars, and fast-traveling subway trains.
A cascading 11’ waterfall provides a dramatic backdrop for the entire area; water flows through canals and rivers into a large lake. All trains are large G-scale trains, 1/24th the size of the real thing. Each train car – and there are over 1,200 of them! – is about the size of a loaf of bread.
A Kid’s Dream Come True! An entire active play area designed specifically for kids’ fun, this 5,000 square-foot railroad-themed entertainment center includes a colorful, innovative play structure with dozens of challenging elements. Here, youngsters can climb, slide, bounce, crawl through tunnels and more. The area also has an entire play area devoted to the wildly popular Thomas the Train children’s icon, with a storytelling area, video screens and toy trains by Bachmann, Lego and RC2. (Socks are required for certain activities.)
Kids’ Express (Hand-Cranked Locomotives!) Kids Become Their Own Train Engineers! Just outside of Imagination Junction is some real kid-powered fun. Youngsters board hand-cranked locomotives then become their own train engineers as they power their way around a 300’ track.
There is a separate charge for the Kids’ Express hand-cranked locomotives; open seasonally (June-Labor Day), weather permitting.
American Railroading Museum
Education In A Fun Environment! This imaginative, interactive 5000 square foot museum will inspire railroading enthusiasts of all ages as it explores what railroading has meant to the history and development of the U.S. Test yourself at one of the trivia kiosks, marvel at the size of actual train equipment, see artifacts and implements, learn railroad folklore, or grab a photo op with a train crew. Look for the STARS to find amazing facts scattered throughout.this educational and entertaining area. There’s a video theatre too.
Trains, trains and more trains! Everything railroading can be found in this huge (8,000 square foot) expo center with numerous additional train layouts in many different sizes. Historical artifacts and collectibles are also on display here. Rotating train exhibits will change periodically.
The Great Train Expo Center is also the new home of the Cincinnati Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society. A library of railroading and hobby books, videos and magazines are available to all visitors (open hours vary).
Enter A Magical World For Kids and Adults Alike in This Unique Self-Guided Journey. In this gigantic (9,000 square-foot) “walk-thru,” the senses come alive in a world of scenic design, sounds, sensory elements and theatrical lighting that change depending on the season.
Funhouse Junction (February-September)
Remember what excitement you felt in the old amusement park fun-houses? Those days are back again! Trick mirrors, spinning black holes, hurricane rooms and surprises behind every door. Kids will giggle and squeal with delight, adults will relive the fun of their youth.
Jack-o-Lantern Junction (Fall—Daily-For Children)
For kids during the daytime, this creative walk-thru presents the fun of Halloween in a kid-friendly, themed environment. Little ghouls and goblins can roam well-lit mazes through an old Victorian village, cobwebs and “haunted” rooms. Then they can walk through mirror mazes, clown rooms, a room with chain-link mazes, a wind-tunnel, all in a low-scare environment. Open Daily September 18th until November 1st...11am until 5pm.
Junction Nightmare (Fall-Weekend Nights)
OK, now we’re talkin’ scary! When the sun goes down, the fear factor soars on the scream-o-meter! Not recommended for those under age 12 or for adults that are just plain chicken!
Nightmare Junction presents two different, very intense, mazes only the very brave dare to enter! Click here to visit JunctionNightmare.com.
Ripper's Revenge
He’s on the loose again...and this time he’s after you!!
Your worst nightmare just came true as you are transported into the seedy, foggy back alleyways of 1880s London, where unimaginable deeds are done and danger lurks in every shadow. The question is -- can you escape alive when pure evil is breathing down your neck every step of the way?
Fear Factory
Love clowns, do you? Not these clowns, baby!
The blood-curdling terror of mayhem-minded clowns awaits as you struggle to make your way through disorienting fog, crackling downed electrical wires and howling wind, along claustrophobic walls and chain link pathways leading to no-where. Is escape even an option?
Experience a warm holiday glow your family will never forget! Two walk-thru experiences magically transformed into what will be one of the top holiday celebrations anywhere. (Nov. 21 thru Jan. 3 - closed Nov 26 & Dec. 25)
A Christmas Carol
You are transported to the time of Charles Dickens and become part of his classic holiday story. Authentic period costumes, memorable characters, and beautiful decorations all greet visitors as they experience the enduring tale of Ebenezer Scrooge and Tiny Tim.
Journey To The North Pole
Visitors become immersed in an amazing winter wonderland, as they embark on a memorable family voyage through snowy landscapes and ice caves on the way to the North Pole and Santa’s Village, where visitors will be greeted by reindeer, elves, Mrs. Claus and jolly ol’ Santa himself.
