From Swiss Alps to Pune: The Story Behind Our Swiss Jungfrau Train Model
High in the Swiss Alps, buried inside rock and snow, a train climbs near-vertical walls to what is known as the “Top of Europe.” This is the spectacular journey aboard the Jungfrau Railway — 9.34 kilometres of rack-rail adventure, tunnels through the Eiger and Mönch mountains, culminating at 3,454 metres above sea level. It is […]
Pune Metro : Routes, Timetable and Ticket Booking
Pune Metro is rapidly becoming the backbone of public transport in the city, connecting key residential, commercial, and educational zones through a modern, efficient rail network. If you’re searching for clear, up-to-date information on Pune Metro routes, timings, ticket booking, and how the system works, this guide covers everything—while also helping you explore Pune’s deeper […]
Pune’s Hidden Gem: Why Every Visitor Should Add Joshi’s Museum to Their Itinerary
When you think of Pune, you probably picture grand forts, vibrant colleges, and a city that balances history with modern life. From the majestic Shaniwar Wada to the serene Osho Garden, from FC Road’s bustle to Baner’s cafés, Pune offers experiences that blend culture, education, and leisure. But tucked quietly in the heart of Kothrud […]
From Kids to Collectors: Why Miniature Railways Fascinate Every Age
Few hobbies bridge generations the way miniature railways do. At Joshi’s Museum of Miniature Railways in Pune, the audience often includes toddlers clapping at a moving train, teenagers filming reels, parents explaining signals, and retired engineers quietly admiring the control panel. The same twenty-five-minute show manages to speak to all of them. The fascination isn’t […]
Build Your Own Mini World: Starter Tools for Aspiring Hobbyists
If you’ve ever watched a tiny locomotive glide past a model station, heard its whistle, and thought, “I want to build that,” then you’re in good company. The world of model railways is a rich and rewarding hobby where engineering meets artistry, history meets motion, and the thrill of building meets the joy of running. […]
Joshi’s Museum of Miniature Railways: Exploring the Stories Behind Every Train
Joshi’s Museum of Miniature Railways is not just a showcase of trains — it’s a gallery of stories, each told through wheels, wires, and imagination.Tucked away on Paud Road in Kothrud, Pune, this beloved museum has enchanted generations of visitors with a world in motion: trains running through mountains, bridges rising and lowering, airplanes taking […]
A Fun-Filled Guide to a School Field Trip at Joshi Mini Railway Museum
There’s nothing quite like a school field trip to break the routine of classroom walls and ignite curiosity through real-world discovery. For schools in Pune and beyond, Joshi’s Museum of Miniature Railways offers a destination that’s not just educational but utterly enchanting. Imagine several tiny trains chugging through miniature cities, glowing streetlights twinkling in sync, […]
A Global Love Affair: Famous Miniature Train Museums Around the World
There’s something universally irresistible about tiny trains doing big things. Model railways are equal parts craft, engineering, and story — and from Hamburg to San Diego to lakeside Switzerland, the world’s best miniature train attractions prove one thing: people of every age fall for them. If you love scale models, spectacle, or simply want a […]
From Toddler to Teen: Visiting the Museum Through Different Ages
Some places grow with you. They don’t just stay in your memory—they evolve alongside your life stages, offering something new each time you return. For many families in Pune and beyond, Joshi’s Museum of Miniature Railways is one such place. From the wide-eyed wonder of a toddler to the curious questions of a teenager, this […]
STEM on Rails: How Toy Trains Teach Big Concepts to Small Minds
Put a toy train in front of a child, and magic happens. The wheels start to roll, eyes widen, and suddenly the room is filled with questions: Why does it move? How does it stay on track? Can I make it go faster? What seems like play is, in fact, an introduction to STEM—Science, Technology, […]