THE NERD PAYOFF
Why This Pin Earned Its Place
This is a functioning volunteer-built railroad laboratory where modelmaking becomes full-system propulsion, track, operations, and maintenance.
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Three propulsion families
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Roughly 20-minute miniature railway journey
LOOK CLOSER
The Gloriously Specific Details
What to notice
• Live-steam locomotives
• Three propulsion families
• Roughly 20-minute miniature railway journey
INTERPRETATION · NERD RELEVANCE
This is a functioning volunteer-built railroad laboratory where modelmaking becomes full-system propulsion, track, operations, and maintenance.
PLAN THE VISIT
Useful Before You Leave the House
Address
5202 Zoo Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027
Hours
Sun: 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Weather and holiday exceptions apply.
Price
A small suggested donation supports public rides.
Transit
Use Griffith Park/Travel Town transit and verify the final approach.
Parking
Follow the official entry map for operating-day parking.
Photography
Personal photography is expected from public areas.
Age note
Riders must be at least 34 inches tall; no infants or lap riders.
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