Railroad and Train History

EnterTRAINment Junction is the fulfilled dream of owner Don Oeters, a successful Cincinnati businessman and train hobby enthusiast.  His vision was to create something unique, a one-of-a-kind family entertainment center that would entertain, educate and promote railroading and the hobby in a magical environment.

about world's largest indoor train displayDon had the concept drawings produced by Bruce Robinson, a local architect whose resume includes most of the Ripley’s Believe It or Not museums in the world.  Response to the drawings was strong and Don decided to move forward.  Major construction changes to the building began in early 2007.  Led by Larry Koehl and the Greater Cincinnati Garden Railway club, the Miami Valley Club and other volunteers planned the train display area and began to lay track, construct mountains and build miniatures in the Spring of 2007.

Knowing that, as true hobbyists, there would always be things to fix, change and upgrade Don and the team decided to open in mid-2008.  As things progressed and after a few changes the opening date was set for August 1, 2008. 

Don’s plan for the museum was simple, make it about the history of railroading, make it interactive and make it for all ages.  On board came Dan and Ruth Britt of Hamilton.  The couple had designed exhibits that have been seen all over the country including exhibits toured by the Smithsonian.  Dan and Ruth were able to take mountains of information and create a world class museum that has been enjoyed by everyone from kid’s school groups to those who remember riding the rails during the hay day of passenger trains.

EnterTRAINment Junction is a family-fun dream come true, with tremendous appeal to children, parents, grandparents, hobbyists and railroad aficionados. Don continues to push his vision with constant additions including new structures and train controls added to the train display, museum items added in the summer of 2009, a hobby shop added in October of 2009, expansion of the kids area in March of 2010,  a new kid’s train ride added outside the building in June of 2010 and in March of 2011 we had the Grand Opening of the A-Maze-N FunHouse: The Greatest FunHouse on Earth.   Ya gotta see it to believe it!