BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – McWane Science Center is pleased to announce the opening of its first holiday exhibit of the season, Magic of Model Trains, (Saturday, Nov. 9). This exhibit features model trains of every shape and size zipping around tracks designed to scale with detailed scenery of covered bridges and downtown storefronts. For the fourth consecutive year, Royal Cup, Inc., a Birmingham-based coffee and tea distributor, is the presenting sponsor of the Magic of Model Trains exhibit.
“As a family-owned and operated company, Royal Cup is honored to play a part in McWane Science Center’s commitment to help build a better future for the greater Birmingham region and its children,” said Bill Smith III, vice president of Royal Cup, Inc. “We hope all enjoy the Magic of Model Trains fun!”
The Magic of Model Trains will occupy the third floor of the museum and is the first of two exhibits for the holiday season. Children can watch model trains travel around different tracks and scenery such as an Alpine Village or traveling to Harry Potter’s Hogwarts. Children will even have the opportunity to be an engineer and operate some of the trains. The exhibit will also feature the McWane Train; three-car train children can take a holiday-themed ride around on 200 feet of track.
These trains come alive through a partnership with “The Wrecking Crew”, a model train club based in Birmingham. This club helps build the exhibit as well as helps to educate visitors when they come to view the exhibit.
“We really enjoy the holidays and the excitement this exhibit brings to McWane every year,” said Amy Templeton, CEO of the McWane Science Center. “The Magic of Model Trains is a great way for us to kick off our holiday festivities.”
