The train ride — a one-eighth scale model of a diesel engine — first arrived at Descanso Gardens as a seasonal attraction in the 1980s, and became a permanent feature in 1996.

But what's happening at Descanso Gardens in La Cañada Flintridge is no fictional fancy: The garden's popular miniature railroad, which first debuted in 1996, is heading into a cheerful new chapter.

Descanso Gardens in La Cañada Flintridge is celebrating the grand opening of its Descanso Railroad. The Descanso Railroad features a brand-new miniature train experience created by Applied ...

The train ride — a one-eighth scale model of a diesel engine — first arrived at Descanso Gardens as a seasonal attraction in the 1980s, and became a permanent feature in 1996.

The Descanso Mini Railroad is more than just a new attraction; it pays homage to Descanso Gardens' rich history. The original Descanso Train, a larger-scale model train, operated here for decades ...

There’s a new train conductor in town. Volunteer Vic Pallos is beginning his first month as an “official” conductor at Descanso Gardens in La Cañada Flintridge. Long fascinated in trains – big or ...

Descanso Gardens says visitors can enjoy watching model trains travel through a variety of unique and captivating landscapes and depots. There will also be a new train platform where passengers ...

LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE, Calif. -- Nestled in the serene landscape of La Cañada Flintridge, just outside Los Angeles, Descanso Gardens has long been celebrated for its tranquil beauty and botanical ...