South Hill Model Train Museum, South Hill

Nice little stop with a good and helpful staff, and interesting train memorabilia. Be sure to snap a picture of the Love Sign!

Free to the public, a doll and train museum that is amazing in the size of the train layout and the number of dolls. The doll collection was donated by one collector. There are two train layouts, one being a local community and the other a fantasy community. They are large with several trains, amazing landscape, working carnival pieces, and small towns. If you like trains and dolls, don't miss this exhibition.

I gave this place five stars for a number of reasons. First, it is 100% free. All they ask is a donation. Second, the doll part of the museum, which is one 10x10 or so room, has one heck of a donated doll collection. For anyone interested in the subject matter, I am sure they will enjoy. Third, the train layouts. Two separate and fairly elaborate spreads in the HO gauge depict a realistic scene from days gone by as well as a made up town with little gems such as an alien ship and what I think was either a brothel or an adult movie theatre. My kids spent two hours running up and down following the trains back and forth (as they were the only ones there on a Sunday). If you are in the area, I highly recommend visiting. You can't beat the quality or the price.

Ms. Lisa did an amazing job teaching us about the train set up, the designers and the inspirations behind each part off it. The train set is extremely detailed and beautiful. We saw hand mande ornaments from the 80s and an exquisite doll collection that no words can explain! I cannot wait to come back.

Great Place for any person who loves trains. The doll room would be neat if you like dolls. If your like me it was just creepy. The trains make it worth the trip, it is extremely well done!!