Once Upon A Farm Model Railroad
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member brwhiz
N 35° 09.022 W 089° 59.837
16S E 226951 N 3893832
Quick Description: This Model Railroad is near the Zoo Train station in the Once Upon A Farm section of the Memphis Zoo located at 2000 Galloway Avenue in Memphis, Tennessee.
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 7/4/2013 4:49:46 PM
Waymark Code: WMHFDE
Published By: Groundspeak Premium Member lumbricus
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Long Description:
This garden railroad, surprisingly in O scale, is next to the waterwheel at the extreme northwest corner of the Memphis Zoo. A sign at the layout credits Joseph Oliver for maintaining the model.
Scale: O Scale-1:43.5 or 1:45 (Eur) ,1:48 (US)

What is the herald of the layout? (Is there a featured railroad line(s) for the layout):
Union Pacific

What is the theme of the layout?:
Imaginary, with some items well-known in Tennessee

What is the era of the layout? (What time period does the layout depict?):
Mid-1950s

Is there an admission fee? If so how much..:
Zoo admission: Adults $15.00 Seniors $14.00 Children (2-11) $10.00

Is this location handicap accessible?: Yes

What type of location is this layout found in? ( Museum, Club, Hobby Shop, Business, Manufacturer,..:
Once Upon a Farm (Children oriented section) in the Memphis Zoo

Layout Website: Not listed
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