Highlandtown Christmas Train Display, Baltimore

We discovered a new seasonal Christmas train display, the Highlandtown Train Garden in Baltimore, Maryland. Like some other train gardens we have seen, it is hosted at a firehouse, Engine House #41, in the city. The layout is amazing, featuring an amusement park, some landmark buildings, and a recreation of the blizzard of 2016!

First view of the trains

The amusement park does not represent an actual place in Baltimore but has some nods to Baltimore's history.

Ferris wheel and taco truck

Edgar Allan Poe-themed ride

Classic rides

Some decorations are more impressive than others. Even so, a lot of loving detail has gone into recreating the neighborhood, including models of the Natty Boh brewery and the local library. We passed the real brewery on the drive to the station!

Cheap row housing with nice gardens

National Bohemian Brewery with famous icon on top

We have not seen this in Baltimore, but would go if it existed

The blizzard section shows a lot of snow-bound cars. The one track in town has a hearse traveling around on it!

The blizzard strikes!

Snow-encased vehicles

See-thru bowling alley

Santa isn't bothered by the snow

The hearse is coming!

The far end of the display has Patterson Park in all its summer glory. It has a drive-in style movie, the famous pagoda, and other summer past times.

Polar Express on the big screen!

Swimming pool with the Creature from the Black Lagoon about to dive in!

Baseball field

The nearby Grand Theater and the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church are represented. 

Theater and church

A separate display shows an older time for the neighborhood.

Vintage neighborhood

Back by the amusement park are some amusing displays, including a local candy company and the park's bathroom.

If only the candy came that size!

Typical!

Ice cream shop

The Banner Neighborhoods Community Picnic is an interesting display. It looks like every patron has a mug and/or pitcher of beer. I don't see any food or other drinks around. Sign me up!

They definitely need to take the train home

The train display was a lot of fun to visit. It is sponsored by a lot of local businesses. Some of the billboards along the roads and tracks feature business logos or cards, a little free advertising. It is very delightful and worth the visit. They closed on January 1, so put it on your calendar for later this year.