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Railroad Garden
The 600' long Arrow River Train Ride is part
of the Railroad Garden at the Camden Children's Garden. The Train Ride holds
up to 38 children or 22 adults. There is a modest cost to ride the train.
Interwoven with the Train Ride is the expanded "G" scale display of model trains. The G- Scale display features commuter, freight, mountain and mixed freight trains running at different elevations throughout the Railroad Garden. Miniature landscapes compliment the Railroad Garden, which includes a 10-foot high waterfall and buildings made from natural products such as acorns, bark chips and bean pods. Two of our buildings feature replicas of local Camden history. One building represents the Sharp house on Cooper Street, and another building is the famous, "Nipper" building complete with "His Master's Voice" windows. Visitors also ride near a village of custom houses and "Wally World" a collection of storefronts. The exhibit is also filled with perennials, ornamentals and trees.
The cornerstone of this exhibit is the full-sized, 25-ton "Camden Caboose." Originally used in 1942 for the New Haven Rail Line, this caboose was donated by Conrail. Once the Caboose is fully restored, it will become a place for hosting birthday parties and educational classes.
So if you enjoy trains, please stop by and see us. We are located at 3 Riverside Drive, Camden, New Jersey. Call 1.856.365.8733 for additional information.
Proceeds from the train help maintain the Garden and the Club’s Programs. The train is also available for an additional charge with an evening rental.
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