Sat., Jan. 17 and Sun., Jan. 18
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Included with General Admission
Kamin Science Center
One Allegheny Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
It’s a building-wide extravaganza for train enthusiasts ages 2 to 92! See a rail yard full of operating locomotives and guest train displays created by local hobbyists in the PPG SCIENCE PAVILION® and the Main Lobby from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. included with General Admission.
Explore a variety of interactive train displays that showcase Pittsburgh, cinematic worlds, and lush landscapes. Touch a button to see some of the displays come to life!
In addition to the awesome displays, visit the Science Center’s iconic Miniature Railroad & Village® exhibition on the Second Floor to see scaled-down versions of iconic Western Pennsylvania landmarks, such as Kaufmann’s, Forbes Field, Fallingwater, Primanti’s, and the latest addition, Chinatown Inn.
Talk to a variety of Science Center and local model train experts who will be on hand to answer questions and share their insights.
Keep your locomotion adventure chugging along by adding on tickets to see two train films, “Rocky Mountain Express” and “Train Time,” on the larger-than-life Certified Giant Screen® inside the Rangos Giant Cinema.
Nearly a dozen local exhibitors will be on hand for Locomotion Weekend, including:
Fort Pitt Hi-Railers
and Fort Pitt Kid’s Club ![]()
South Hills Model Railroad Club ![]()
Mike Kuhlman Z Scale