Posted on December 7, 2018 by Heather Adams

Heritage of Green Hills Holiday Gift to the Community: A Free Model Railroad Exhibition

Heritage of Green Hills Holiday Gift to the Community: A Free Model Railroad Exhibition

Reservations are not required to tour the vintage model railroad, visit with Santa and enjoy refreshments at the healthy life plan community in Shillington.

SHILLINGTON, Pa.  – The Heritage of Green Hills, a healthy life plan community in Shillington, invites the public to a free exhibition of its community’s vintage model railroad room – an annual invitation that has drawn hundreds of visitors over the years. The events take place on Saturday, December 15 and Saturday, December 22 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Visitors of any age are invited to tour the train room – which includes more than 400 feet of track and dozens of vintage trains – guided by Heritage residents. New this year is the Reading Fair and Ferris wheel and more push buttons to operate the carousel and Ferris wheel. Light refreshments and music will be provided, and young attendees can visit with Santa. The Heritage is located at 200 Tranquility Lane, just off Morgantown Road/Route 10.

The train room was constructed entirely by Heritage residents beginning in 2009. Many of the trains on display originally belonged to resident Rodney Focht, who requested he be given a room for his model trains when he moved to the community in 2009. The display is maintained by the community’s Model Train Club.

“We think our model train display is one of the finest in the area,” said Focht. “Our annual Christmas Railroad Exhibition has attracted a wide range of visitors – from young children to their grandparents. Model trains are a bit of American nostalgia that captures the imaginations of visitors of any age.”

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Community Testimonials

Wish my town had a channel like this, very cool idea to bring the community together and give people a platform.

James

I wanted to thank you again for the opportunity you have created for our kids.  This experience is more than the TV show.  Eight students who probably never would have talked to each other were excited to execute a plan. Know that you make a difference.

Kristi

Thanks for your commitment to communication far and wide, for your technical support, and tireless efforts to bring fresh programs to BCTV. Bravo!

Liz

Thank you for always being receptive to my ideas. All of your efforts help me to help others and that is a blessing to me.

Adrean

Fantastic work and thanks so much for the quick turnaround!  Always a pleasure to work with you and the rest of the BCTV team!

Jim

Thank you and your staff for all you do to accommodate so many different shows, personalities, etc.!  Can’t be easy, but we really do appreciate it.

Martha

I am happy and proud to be a part of such a dedicated assembly of talent and purpose. Thank you for being a part of my efforts to promote theater and the arts in this region.

David