Holiday Train Show Sneak Peek!

Posted in Exhibitions, Holiday Train Show on November 14 2012, by Matt Newman

So the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory is buzzing. Really buzzing–with the sound of Paul Busse and his team hurrying about, setting the scene for this Saturday’s opening of the Holiday Train Show; the rush of miniature trains barreling along tiny tracks; and, now and then, the familiar noise of appreciation when an NYBG staffer sees a new model for the first time. After over 20 years as one of New York City’s most beloved holiday traditions, this exhibition still makes us a little giddy.

As it so happens, Ivo just walked in with a camera full of Holiday Train Show setup shots, and we see absolutely no sane reason to continue sitting on them–especially when giving you a sneak peek would be much more fun. So without further ado, have a look at some of our favorite miniatures, both classic and new, and see if you can put a name to the facades.

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Look familiar? This year’s show will not only encompass landmark architecture from across the five boroughs, but an expansion of last year’s popular Artist’s Studio. Inside, you’ll catch a glimpse of the inspired artistic process behind each meticulous miniature, along with the myriad plant-based ingredients that make them up. And for the first time, visitors will also have the chance to view dramatic international pieces from the Busse Collection, featuring famous buildings and monuments from India, Egypt, Greece, and elsewhere around the globe. We’re more than a bit excited about that! For now, however, we’re going to keep some of those surprises to ourselves, because there’s plenty of time between now and the show’s January ending to spring them on you.

In the meantime, don’t forget that the Holiday Train Show officially opens on Saturday, November 17, and will run through January 13. That gives you all the time in the world to schedule a visit! And if we know most of our New York regulars, it’s not something they’ll want to miss. Get your tickets here.