Osoyoos Desert Railroad
 The Desert Railroad is a miniature fantasy world you have to see. It is located in the South Okanagan town of Osoyoos in the interior of British Columbia Canada. The whole family will be amazed and in awe of the whole scene that is laid out as you enter the room. I thoroughly enjoyed my time here checking out the detailed landscaping and all the European towns and houses. The 371 sq. m.(4000 sq ft.) of European Railroad with 2 kilometers (almost 1 1/4 mile) of railroad track makes this the largest Marklin lay-out in Canada. Other features of the desert model railroad include:  It really is something to see. Some visitors to the Desert Railroad have spent more than an hour looking through the details and scenery. And the kids will just love it here! Some of the things to point out to them include the Zoo animals, an indoor swimming pool, a Ferris Wheel, a Smart Car Monster Truck and so much more. Just one word of advice. The distance the desert model railroad is from the ground can be a problem for some young children to see. You will have to hold your small child up to see the display as there is nothing for them to stand on for viewing. The coolest thing is when the lights are turned off and you become part of a lit up night scene. This was my favourite part as the Desert Railroad seemed to come alive with the lights in each display zeroing in on things I hadn't noticed in the "daylight".
About The Owners
 As you enter the Desert Railroad you will be greeted by Ulla Pedersen. She and her husband Poul are the proud owners of this fascinating place.Even before climbing the stairs to the model railroad room I was amazed at the intricate detail of hand painting little people Ulla was involved in. Her arthritic hands worked magic as she was able to perfect her work of art. She was so pleasant as she welcomed me in this room that also serves as a gift shop. Souvenirs, Kid's T-shirts, postcards, some Marklin train starter kits and more can be found here. Poul works in the model railroad room and is a big help if you have any questions about the displays. He also produced the "night time" effect by dimming the lights. Poul began the set up of his railroad in the mid-seventies in Denmark. The whole display has come along way since those days and they have more plans to add more to this railroad in the future. You and I will be the one to benefit at each visit as we should see more fascinating displays as they continue to expand on an already wonderful world of a model railroad. Marklin Trains
To really appreciate this desert railroad is to know a little history of the
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Train buffs will continue to search out for collectible Marklin trains and look forward to the latest in model train technology. Some Photos Of
Here are some of the scenes you can check out at the
Osoyoos
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