The collection features over 65 locomotives and more than 150 automatic signals.
All the layout tracks, signals, and train movements are controlled by a custom-designed electronic circuit board.
The miniature landscape includes a fully functional funicular railway and a cable car system.
The museum spans an area of approximately 2,000 square feet.
Construction of the initial layout took over 40 years of development by the founder before opening to the public.
Joshi's Museum of Miniature Railways is a specialized private collection founded by B.S. Joshi, showcasing an intricate network of working miniature trains. The exhibit features a large-scale model railway system complete with operational tracks, stations, signals, and automated lighting sequences. Visitors observe the layout from a viewing gallery while a synchronized light-and-sound show depicts the transition from day to night. The display includes varied landscapes, tunnels, bridges, and bustling town scenes built to HO scale. The museum was established in 1998 and functions as a permanent exhibition in the Kothrud area of Pune. It highlights the mechanical engineering and attention to detail involved in model railway hobbyism. The entire system is controlled by a central console, allowing for the simultaneous movement of multiple trains across the tracks.
From the front rail of the main viewing gallery during the 'night' phase of the light show.
Attend the scheduled live demonstrations for the full light-and-sound experience.
Avoid using flash photography, as it may disturb other viewers during the darkened show sequences.
Check the museum's official website for any specific group booking requirements if visiting in a large party.
Do not expect a large outdoor park; this is an indoor exhibition space focused on a singular display.
Closed on Mondays and some public holidays; operates on a show-based schedule with limited entry times throughout the day.
Maintain silence during the light-and-sound show; refrain from touching the models or crossing the safety barriers.
