Nostalgia Station Toy & Train Museum

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Nostalgia Station
Toy & Train Museum

279 Depot Street
Versailles, Kentucky 40383
859-873-2497

Hours of operation:
Wednesday through Saturday
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Directions

 

About Us

Nostalgia Station Toy and Train Museum in Versailles, Kentucky, features antique toys and trains from the 1890's to the 1990's. There are two operating dealer type train layouts (1926 version and 1956 version) in the museum along with several hundred Lionel, American Flyer, Ives, Marx, Bing, Carlisle & Finch, Dorfan, and Hafner trains and accessories in various gauges and styles.

We are a Lionel "Value Added" authorized dealer selling train sets, accessories, track, and related items.

Nostalgia Station has been featured on Television stations like Kentucky Educational Television, and most of the Lexington network affiliates (Channel 18 WLEX, Channel 27 WKYT, and Channel 36 WTVQ) as well as some Louisville stations.

To experience the museum you can move at your own pace and spend as little as 30 minutes or up to an hour or more. We have a handicap accessible entrance and restroom facilities and we can accommodate a tour bus load of passengers at a time. If more than 10 people, please call for reservations so we may better anticipate and accommodate the needs of your party.

We accept cash and check upon arrival and offer military, senior citizen, and AAA discounts.

Handicap accessible entrance and restroom is available.

Military Discounts Available AAA Discounts Available

Area  Attractions

Rich in history and scenic views, Versailles and Midway are located in Woodford County, right at the heart of the beautiful Bluegrass Region of Central Kentucky, where Thoroughbred horse farms, unique dining experiences and shopping, distilleries, and wineries dominate the main attractions. This area has something for everyone!

 

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  • The museum is located in a vintage 1911 Louisville and Nashville Railroad Passenger Station
  • The collection of antique toys and toy trains features trains from the 1890's through the 1990's
  • Track sizes found in the museum exhibits include: Standard Gauge, 0 Gauge, 00 Gauge, S gauge, HO Gauge, N Gauge, and 1 Gauge.
  • Trains powered by wind-up (clockwork), battery operated (dry cell), live steam powered, electrically operated, and push (kid powered) trains can be seen in the exhibits.
  • Brand names of trains in the displays include Lionel, American Flyer, Ives, Marx, Dorfan, Buddy "L", Weeden, Bing, Hafner, Tom Thumb, Cor-Cor, and Issamar.
  • There are two operating Lionel Dealer Display Layouts at Nostalgia Station, one, a reproduction of a 1926 dealer display, and an original 1956 Lionel production Dealer Display layout, measuring 8 feet by 8 feet. Children are often mesmerized by the operating layouts.
  • Lighted glass showcases, measuring one hundred linear feet, display the toys and trains for the enjoyment of the casual visitor or the seasoned collector. Exhibits feature an extensive collection of metal lithographed and painted train stations and accessories.
  • The train shop features a good selection of new Lionel Train sets, and accessories, as well as other new and used train sets, railroadiana, and other items. The selection varies from season to season.

Videos and Media

Nostalgia Station has been featured on Television stations like Kentucky Educational Television, and most of the Lexington network affiliates (Channel 18 WLEX, Channel 27 WKYT, and Channel 36 WTVQ) as well as some Louisville stations.

Click the thumbnails below to view the features from the American Eagle Rail’s Railroad Heritage Road Trip, clips from the KET special, and a segment piece by FOXLexington.

 

 

   

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The Bluegrass Scenic Railroad & Museum

Nostalgia Station and The Bluegrass Scenic Railroad & Museum work closely together to promote the love of trains, railroad memorabilia, and the rich history that this area has to offer. Often, visitors will include both attractions on their itinerary when traveling to Versailles.

 

Gallery

Click on the smaller images below to see more of Nostalgia Station, or visit our Facebook page to see more!

 

 

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Model Trains
Memorabilia
Gift Shop
Toys
Seasonal Displays
Watch Operating Trains

Come experience the Nostalgia!

It is our hope that you enjoy your visit to Nostalgia Station where you can reflect on pleasant memories of your childhood or create in your mind what it might have been like to sit and play with these toys of by gone years like your parents and grandparents did!

Contact  Us

There are many ways to contact us including filling out the form below, or by telephone, postal mail, email, and Facebook. Feel free to contact us directly if you have questions, comments, or would like to make reservations.

 

Contact Us

Nostalgia Station
Toy & Train Museum

279 Depot Street
Versailles, Kentucky 40383
859-873-2497

Follow us on Facebook

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@yahoo.com

Hours of operation:
Wednesday through Saturday
10:00 am - 5:00 pm



 

Directions from East

From Lexington, follow New Circle Road to US-60 W towards Versailles. Turn right onto the US-60 by-pass. Follow to Douglas Ave and turn left. Proceed 5 blocks and turn onto Depot Street.

Directions from West

From Louisville, follow I-64 E to Franklin County. Take exit 58 and merge onto US-60/Versailles Road toward Franfort/Versailles. Continue on US-60 until you come to Depot Street in Versailles, and turn left. Nostalgia Station Toy & Train Museum will be on your left at the next corner.