I wanted to update this post. This was from 2015. Roadside America is officially closed in 2021. This was model railroading taken to an art form over decades. While not standard gauge, this place was really one of a kind. I've seen some other layouts in Europe that are comparable in scale (meaning they take on modeling an entire city and space during a certain time period). But I haven't seen much in O gauge that can come close to Roadside America.
Losing this place was like a kick in the teeth.
I had taken my kids here on our way to Hershey, now they are all grown up and live in different cities. I had gone their on my birthday with my son and his friends. I have so many fond memories.
My take-away - nothing is permanent. Take every moment you can in, especially with toy trains, the friendship they bring and the time you spend with other people in the hobby. I have a few regrets here and there but spending time in Roadside America is not one of them.
So a question for the readers that have been to Roadside. Have you seen anything comparable in your travels? Ding me here or on Facebook and I'll get them posted.
Marc
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