Osoyoos Desert Model Railroad
Osoyoos Desert Model Railroad
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OPEN YEAR ROUND Monday to Saturday. A world Class Miniature Wonderland Experience. 4000 sq ft. of family fun with up to 45 computer controlled trains traveling on 2 km (1 1/4 miles) of tracks weaving through mountains and towns. Discover the 20000 + hand-painted little people and animals in scale 1:87 (HO) placed in humorous and funny situations and scenes. You'll be impressed with the devotion to details and the charm and humor of the presentation. Watch with delight, the unique operational car system running through towns, stopping for gas and traffic lights. So much more than just Trains. When driving from downtown Osoyoos, take Hwy 3 towards Vancouver (about 3 km.) Turn left at the SECOND entrance into the Buena Vista Industrial Park onto 115th Street. Look for the yellow warehouse with the big signs out front.
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Aleatha Z
4 contributions
Aug 2021
I spent the most enjoyable 1-3/4 hours going through this display, with my jaw dropping and the adjectives coming out of my mouth. Spectular, amazing, fantastic, I can’t believe that! Etc. There is so much to take in all at once. I am truly sorry that I had not come before. It is easy to see how much love and hard work has gone in to this display. There are so many different scenarios, ski hill, army camp, coal mining, helicopters, circus, equestrian, zoo, farms, towns, cities, churches, lumber mill a d so so much more. The detail is just out of this world. It is to be seen to be believed. If you have not had the pleasure and can come, please to do before September 7, 2021 when it will be closed for good. A most remarkable experience.
Written August 29, 2021
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Greg
Ottawa, Canada241 contributions
Feb 2021 • Couples
Hi. Stopped in here for a model train tour. Up to 45 model trains going thru many different scenes thru out the building. Four different people working on this huge model over 20 years. Stop in and check it out when in Osoyoos BC. Only $9.00 for adults. Highly recommend this tourist attraction. Nice souvenir shop when you enter. Train models are up the stairs. Lots of room to social distance. Cheers Greg
Written February 26, 2021
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Thank you very much for your high recommendation and for visiting us at our model railroad exhibit and souvenir shop. Yes, our prices are very affordable and we like to keep it that way. Lots and lots to see and be amazed over. Glad you mentioned the room for social distancing.
We hope to see you again soon.
Written March 19, 2021
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Ed N
Delta, Canada2,027 contributions
Mar 2021
My wife and I just loved the level of attention and detail put into this attraction. If you really one for detail, you could spend hours here picking out everything. The 40 or model trains running through the entire display made it so special. How can you give this attraction anything less than a 5 stars??? Highly recommended.
Written March 17, 2021
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I am so happy you had such a good time visiting us and for you high recommendation of our place. All the trains running through every facet of everyday life make all the difference and make the display come alive.
Please come back again and visit us soon.
Written March 19, 2021
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Razatravel
Vancouver, Canada57 contributions
Mar 2021 • Family
This is situated just outside town in industrial area. Ample parking and easy access. I believe adult tick is about $9 and kids around $5. When you walk in it showcase the town's, plaza, home, cars, restaurants and oh yes rails. It's behind the glass but the glass was clean and it was mesmerizing. You can see the hard work and variety of real life scenarios. You can about 20 mins to 1 hour depending on your curiosity. The main lights are switched off after a while and in the dark you see the light work in models e.g. lit rail stations or houses. Look out for try me buttons that move something in the models. Kids will love it. Cable car model was the first and my favourite one.
Written March 28, 2021
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Thank you very much for visiting us at our model railroad display and for your great review. You captured lot of the thing you will be able to see, when you visit us. The dimming of the light is a favorit among many things as well as the try me buttons.
We hope to see you again.
Written April 6, 2021
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LisaBVancouver
North Vancouver, Canada70 contributions
Aug 2020
This was our last day of our stay in Osoyoos. The kids did not want to go to the beach again and we had done everything else on the list. My 19 year old son was keen but my 17 year old daughter was not. We decided to give it a try and what a surprise. We all loved it! The attention to detail was amazing and we were just blown away by the exhibit. I would highly recommend this.
We spent an hour and a half in there. With covid there are rules and there is only one way around but I think it worked better as we got to see everything in the best possible order as suggested by those that designed it.
I would say people with small kids should maybe go when it is less busy as then it will be easier to skip ahead.
We spent an hour and a half in there. With covid there are rules and there is only one way around but I think it worked better as we got to see everything in the best possible order as suggested by those that designed it.
I would say people with small kids should maybe go when it is less busy as then it will be easier to skip ahead.
Written August 27, 2020
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I am always so very pleased to hear when young adults get a kick out of our model railroad exhibit and enjoy their visit here. They are a tough crowd to impress, so thank you very much for sharing your experience coming here with them and your very high recommendation as well.
We are trying our very best to adhere to all the rules and regulations regarding covid and I must say that most of the times people are pretty good at following the arrows around the display and the other protocols we have in place. Some really don't care and that puts added pressure on our staff, other visitors at the time and our business. It is for sure a challenging and unprecedented time and we can only try to manage it as best as we can
Thank you for visiting and we hope to see you and your family again soon.
Written September 8, 2020
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Gary and Karen
5 contributions
Sep 2020
You don't have to love trains to enjoy this hour or two of awesomeness. The detail is unbelievable. I believe the location is suppose to be German with all the activities that take place in that country. Dozen of different trains are running in, around and under dozens of every day places. Way too many to remember but things like factories, amusement parks, schools, logging camps, highways, little villages, big cities, just about every kind of place that in fact exist in every day reality.
The best part was the 4 Dutch people that built this amazing structure that took years of pain stacking work are there and running the place.
This is a must see
The best part was the 4 Dutch people that built this amazing structure that took years of pain stacking work are there and running the place.
This is a must see
Written September 12, 2020
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Thank you very much for visiting us at our model railroad exhibit and your very high recommendation. Our magical place is created totally out of free fantasy but based on European countries. Because of that we have the freedom to incorporate whatever we want and whenever we can, we do it with a twist of humour. The favorite Try Me button this year seems to be the little boy peeing in the bushes as it is so unexpected and funny. We have 45+ trains running simultaneously so lots of activities there as well.
I have to make one correction though as we are not Dutch - 3 of us are Danish and our son-in-law is Portuguese.
We hope to see you again soon.
Written September 20, 2020
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Q4318OY
Chilliwack, Canada8 contributions
Sep 2020 • Couples
The detail and thought that has gone into this working model is incredible. We spent over an hour there and could easily have spent more time, but we had a schedule to keep. There is just so much to take in and I’m sure that next time we are in Osoyoos we will make time to visit this wonder again.
As others have pointed out, this is not a place for fidgety little kids with no attention span. They will not appreciate the detail and so they will likely be bored and spoil the visit for yourself.
This is worth seeing even if you otherwise have little interest in trains. It is really about the imagination (the creators and yours) and the details.
I am so glad that these owners have made this available to the public.
As others have pointed out, this is not a place for fidgety little kids with no attention span. They will not appreciate the detail and so they will likely be bored and spoil the visit for yourself.
This is worth seeing even if you otherwise have little interest in trains. It is really about the imagination (the creators and yours) and the details.
I am so glad that these owners have made this available to the public.
Written September 24, 2020
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You really summed it up about what our model railroad is all about: IMAGINATION. Thank you for a wonderful review and for visiting us. You absolutely do not have to love trains in order to get something out of our display. We have so many little funny scenes for you to discover and many focus on the scenery instead of the trains although they sure compliment each other.
Please come visit us again next time you come to Osoyoos.
Written October 11, 2020
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Lucille
Vancouver, Canada1 contribution
Oct 2020
My husband and I came in out of curiosity, not really knowing what to expect. We were AMAZED by the beautiful display. Could have spent the whole day looking at every detail, everything is so creative and fun. We will definitely be going back to look at it again. Do yourself a favor and stop by, it is an absolute must in the region!
Written October 27, 2020
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Sometimes curiosity really pays off and you experience something totally amazing. I am so glad you decided to stop by and had such a great time here at our model railroad display. Next time you come you will probably discover many more things you didn't see the first time, because now you know what to expect and what to look for.
We look forward to seeing you both again and thank you for visiting us.
Written November 6, 2020
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Jason H
Kelowna, Canada142 contributions
Aug 2021
My one son and I have seen it before but my wife and other son never have. They wanted to see it at least once for themselves. Still as good of an experience as it was when we were last here about 3 years ago (pre-Covid).
My only complaint has nothing to do with the facility, but rather with some of the patrons not respecting social distancing. The owners were doing their best to get groups through consistently.
A big thanks from myself and my family for the memories and the experience. Enjoy your retirement!
My only complaint has nothing to do with the facility, but rather with some of the patrons not respecting social distancing. The owners were doing their best to get groups through consistently.
A big thanks from myself and my family for the memories and the experience. Enjoy your retirement!
Written August 27, 2021
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Exploration619649
Seba Beach, Canada6 contributions
Feb 2021
This place is a must see. Loved the little push buttons that made the displays come to life. Meeting and speaking with the owner was also a nice treat. The attention to detail and cleanliness of the display was outstanding. We plan to go back for sure.
Written February 16, 2021
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The push buttons are such fun to watch as you never know what is going to happen. As you noticed lots and lots of fun little details to look for. We do a deep clean once a year or when a certain area needs it, so thanks for pointing out how clean the exhibit is.
Thank you very much for visiting and for your high recommendation.
See you again soon..
Written February 22, 2021
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Hi, how much time does it take to see everything in the museum? Thanks
Written July 2, 2019
The average time is 45 min. to 1 hour., but you can stay longer if you wish.
Written July 2, 2019
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