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<\/a><\/p>\nAbout the Holiday Train Show<\/p>\n
More landmarks and trains than ever before!
\nThe Landmarks<\/p>\n
The enchanting setting of the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory showcases more than 140 scaled iconic buildings and structures under thousands of twinkling lights. Artistically crafted by Paul Busse’s team at Applied Imagination, the landmarks are made of natural materials such as bark, twigs, stems, fruits, seeds, and pine cones and include the original Penn Station and Yankee Stadium, Radio City Music Hall, St. Patrick\u2019s Cathedral, The New York Public Library on 42nd Street, and the Brooklyn Bridge.<\/p>\n
The Trains<\/p>\n
Large scale model trains cover a wide variety of ground–a quarter-mile of track, to be specific. Late-1800s American steam engines and streetcars travel alongside modern freight and high-speed passenger trains and trolleys. Cable cars travel over the Conservatory\u2019s reflecting pool. Even Thomas the Tank Engine\u2122 joins the fleets, which traverse across rustic bridges, along overhead trestles, through tunnels, and past waterfalls that cascade into flowing creeks.
\nThe Artist’s Studio<\/p>\n
Back by popular demand, The Artist\u2019s Studio shows how the replicas are constructed and displays models in varying stages of completion, from the framing of the landmark structures to the addition of plant part details such as magnolia leaf roof shingles and radish seed marquee lights.
\nNew This Year<\/p>\n
– A replica of Macy\u2019s flagship location (\u201cthe miracle on 34th Street\u201d) greets you as you enter the Haupt Conservatory
\n– Keep an eye out for a working model of the Roosevelt Island Tram at the back of the Conservatory Palm Dome pool
\n– The Artist\u2019s Studio features two botanically inspired trolleys and a train, each running on their own separate tracks
\n– Also in The Artist’s Studio, see Applied Imagination’s other creations, including replicas of national and international sites and landmarks such as the Sphinx, Route 66 Diner, the Parthenon, and the Boston Harbor Lighthouse
\nGingerbread Adventures<\/p>\n
Children explore the spices that make up a classic gingerbread recipe. Kids can step inside a child-sized gingerbread playhouse and also decorate a gingersnap cookie with frosting and candies. All ages will enjoy viewing a display of gingerbread houses made by New York City-area bakers.
\nSpecial Programs at the Holiday Train Show<\/p>\n
Puppet shows, Bar Car Nights, and Thomas and Friends\u2122 make special appearances this year.<\/p>\n
For more info or to purchase tickets, please visit
\nwww.nybg.org\/exhibitions\/2012\/holiday-train-show<\/a>.<\/p>\n