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Enjoy the most detailed miniature railroad
in the country. The 83-foot by 30-foot Lionel-sponsored exhibit features
four tracks (one more than 280 feet long), and hand-made replicas of southwestern
Pennsylvania historic landmarks such as the Rachel Carson Homestead, the
original Allegheny Observatory and the Pittsburgh Courier Building.
Hear and see the new display on Thursday, Dec. 2. Come to the holiday evening
party with its turn-of-the-century motif, with carolers, an African-American
storyteller and ethic food “depots”–including Homestead and Squirrel Hill.
Price is $75 a person; $100 a couple.
Bring the kids to “Breakfast with the Engineers,” 9-10 a.m., Saturdays,
Dec. 11 and 18 for a continental breakfast and behind-the-scenes look at
railroad with “engineers” Mike Orban, exhibit manager, and Patty Everly,
program coordinator. The breakfast is underwritten by Adtranz.
Ever thought about living in this perfect little village? Or do you just
want to know more about it? Check out the exhibits new virtual website
at www.miniaturerailroad.org. or log onto CSCs website, www.csc.clpgh.org.
Funded by a Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission grant, the site
features a comprehensive tour and panoramic views, and makes browsers feel
as if theyre standing in the village. Click on objects for historical
overviews and archival photographs, or print out an activity list for your
next visit.
On your next visit, try to find…
1) The fox and hunter
2) The East Street Bridge
3) The man in the washtub
4) The dog “wetting” a tree
5) The couple dancing at the Lark Inn
For event information, call (412) 237-3325.
Dont Miss
Forget watching the detectives! Be one at Whodunit? The Science
of Solving Crimes. Learn about ballistics, fingerprinting, forensic
toxicology and view a filmed autopsy in your quest to catch the bad guy.
“Whodunit” disappears March 19.
You still have time! Dont miss the Omnimax Theaters two movies displaying
the grandeur and danger of nature.
Africa: The Serengeti, continues until March 5, featuring
a wildebeest herd migration, wild animals, indigenous Masai people, and
spectacular vistas of Africa.
Everest is back for a second run, until March 5, exploring
the evolution of the worlds highest mountain, local Sherpa culture, and
telling of the filmmakers 1996 expedition, including a disaster which
claimed eight lives. For Omnimax showtimes, call (412) 237-3400.
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