Garden Railroad: Fairies and Gnomes
Journey through a mystical world of miniature magical creatures!
Garden Railroad: Fairies and Gnomes features a fantastic forest of gnome and fairy realms, with dragonflies hovering above! Guests can watch these miniature fantasy characters hard at work in their villages while trains pass through the lush greenery. Full-size trees and playful figures of snails, beetles, birds, squirrels and other woodland creatures complete the enchanted experience. Prepare to be fascinated!
- Enter beneath a tree canopy where gnomes work at the interactive sawmill;
- See animatromic dragonflies on trees and logs throughout the fantastical forest;
- Look upon a group of fairies decorating their homes surrounded by colorful flowers and glowing gems;
- Watch a train encircle the vast Forest Floor Marketplace where insects and creatures gather together;
- Search for a special golden dragonfly hiding in the garden;
- And more!
Garden Railroad: Fairies and Gnomes, designed by Exhibit Associate Mary Lou Linton-Morningstar, runs through Sun., March 7. Animatronics for Garden Railroad are created by Senior Building Maintenance Technician and Carpenter Paul Widek.
Photos © Phil Johnson II, Paul Vladuchick and Paul g. Wiegman
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