Apple Valley Model Railroad Club

What a great find. These guys did an excellent job. 5 rooms of model trains representing key features of the area. If you are here on Wed or Sat, you need to visit. And it's free!

Limited hours but absolutely great for 3 and 1 year old boys

Our visit to the Apple Valley Railroad Club was fantastic! The train exhibition was impressive with various scenes. My son loved the interactive fair/carnival area, operating the trains, and spotting familiar buildings in the replica of downtown Hendersonville. The attention to detail made our visit memorable and enjoyable. The employees are nice and helpful.

Pros and cons, I'll start with the pros.The trains are fantastic, the layout is visually appealing. Multiple rooms with trains winding in and out of the mountains and towns, it's fun to watch the children's faces light up watching them. Roughly half of the staff are warm, friendly, and seem to genuinely enjoy sharing their knowledge. Now, for the cons. The other half of the staff are crass, cold, and seem to not have the temperament to be around children or intellectually disabled people. We have been coming here for many many years and donate at the little box every single time, however, we took a break for about two years because we had a bad experience and my autistic son forgets nothing, ever. So we decided to try again today, and while I saw some fresh new faces as well as some of the original faces we know and love, some of the others were unfortunately still there, still rude, still insensitive, so this might just be a destination we have to cross off our list. It's sad because like most autistic children, my son loves trains

Awesome, Bob was so kind he walked us through the facility and explained the layout, modeling of the near by towns from Asheville through to Saluda and beyond. To view, contact the Apple Valley Model Railroad Club to make an appointment. Great location off 7th street in the old railroad station Hendersonville, NC

Spectacular place and a real gem!! Helpful folks were able to help me with research questions, but they’re super fun and we’re so welcoming to everyone who came in. Admission is free but I would encourage anyone who visits to leave a donation to make sure they continue to keep this great place going for many more people to enjoy. For train lovers this is a must-see.

No matter what your age, you have to stop in and see all the trains at the old depot in Hendersonville. The people behind these displays, and all the hard work, should be commended for creating such a real and wonderous environment. Big or small, old or young, highly recommend a stop, and chat up all the knowledgeable folks there.

This is the coolest place ever for kids of all ages… whether you’re 2yo or 82 you will certainly feel like you’re in a new and special place like no other. The people are most friendly and welcoming. Must see.

If you have a young train enthusiast (or if you are one yourself) the Apple Valley Railroad Club is a must-see! FREE admission, but I encourage you to leave a donation to support this wonderful location! Located in a 100-year-old train station, come see model trains in action! There's a G track outside and an HO track inside that spans 3 rooms!! My 6-year-old future train engineer was in railway heaven!! All the volunteers were so friendly and knowledgeable. There's a counter piled up with a variety of old railroad and model train magazines that are free to take and enjoy. Such a nice place to visit!