Free Entry to Mr. Muffin's Trains Layout Every Saturday

About 20 minutes north of downtown Noblesville is the town of Atlanta, Indiana. If you have a train enthusiast in the family, make plans to visit on a Saturday soon! From a giant, mesmerizing train layout to a shop where kids and adults can purchase quality products to start or grow their own collection, Mr. Muffin’s Trains is a railroad lover’s dream.

Mr. Muffin’s Train Layout in Atlanta, Indiana

Mr. Muffin’s Train layout has been a long-time favorite of Indianapolis area families, but in recent years, Mr. Muffin moved his expansive and detailed train layout to the far north community of Atlanta, Indiana. Mr. Muffin’s Trains is still a part of Hamilton County and with the help of a few others, Mr. Muffin’s Trains has made Atlanta a destination for kids, families, and adults who love trains!

Every Saturday, Mr. Muffin’s Train Shop and Layout are open for the public to come to watch the electric and diesel trains run on tracks throughout a beautiful, handmade, hand-painted, picturesque scene that takes up a large portion of the huge storefront.

The trains wind and circle around small cities, carnival scenes with working amusement park rides, farms, and other miniature realities. Owners Steve and Liz Nelson allow families to come and see and sometimes help operate and run their collection of steam engines, diesel engines, and electric trains. You might spend an hour just looking at all of the beautiful bridges and water scenery.

Trains in Atlanta, Indiana

After checking out Mr. Muffin’s own train layout, head to Mr. Muffin’s Train Shop where you can find everything you need to build your own! The retail location is located just down the street at 177 W Main Street. Stop in and purchase your very first train set, LEGO train kits, train-themed clothing and trinkets, and more.

The Nickel Plate Express, which begins in Noblesville, comes to the end of the line in Atlanta. We’ve tried the holiday-themed experiences, the Reindeer Ride and the Pumpkin Express, which are great for families. You’ll have to catch the train in Noblesville, but if you get the timing right, you might get to watch it pull into the station while you’re in town!

Mr. Muffin’s Trains Hours

You are invited to visit Mr. Muffins Train layout on Saturdays from 10 am – 3 pm. Please call ahead or check Mr. Muffin’s Facebook page to be sure schedules have not changed or are different for vacation. Admission is free!

Mr. Muffin Talks Trains

Train collectors and hobbyists will love following Mr. Muffin’s model train content on Facebook and TikTok. Short form videos cover everything from what’s new at the shop or layout to technical information to creative ideas for your own layout. During live sessions, you’ll learn about O Gauge trains and lots of tips and tricks for model railroading. Potential viewers should keep an eye on Facebook for announcements regarding upcoming live, online events. Mr. Muffin himself will happily answer questions to help with your model railroad. Come prepared!

More Fantastic Train Layouts Near Indy

Looking for even more layouts to explore nearby? The train exhibit at the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis is a perennial favorite with kids of all ages. You can also make the 2-hour journey to Cincinnati to see Entertrainment Junction, which is reportedly the largest train display in the entire world.

The holiday season brings a bevy of events for railroad enthusiasts. Garfield Park Conservatory hosts an annual train layout with a scavenger hunt called Conservatory Crossing. Sullivan’s Hardware has a display with running trains that you can view for free, as well as the popular, paid Sullivan’s Express train ride. Jingle Rails at the Eiteljorg is another spectacular show with trains running through models of famous American landmarks made from natural elements.

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