McCormick Stillman Railroad Park, Railroad park in Scottsdale, United States.
McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park is a 30-acre park in Scottsdale, Arizona, built around a 15 in (381 mm) gauge ridable miniature railway called the Paradise & Pacific Railroad, whose 3,800 feet of track include two trestles, a tunnel, a turntable and a train shed. The grounds also hold a railroad museum, a 1950 Allan Herschell carousel, a 7+1⁄2 in (190.5 mm) gauge live steam layout and three model railroad clubs housed in the McCormick Ranch Bunkhouse.
The park was created to preserve Arizona's railroad heritage and features original equipment and a carousel from the 1950s. These objects tell the story of when trains were central to how people and goods moved across the region.
The park reflects how railroads shaped American life and development, drawing families who want to experience this transportation heritage together. The exhibits and rides show the role trains played in connecting communities and enabling travel across the country.
Visitors can come year-round, though pleasant weather days work best for exploring the outdoor grounds. The space is easy to walk through and accessible for families with children of different ages.
The Charro Carrousel was built in 1950 by the Allan Herschell Company and was bought and restored by the Scottsdale Railroad & Mechanical Society. The park also holds two Navajo hogans, among the only three that exist off the Northern Arizona reservation; the third is at the Heard Museum in Phoenix.
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