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What is the Stringtown Railroad?
The Stringtown Railroad is a one-eighth scale railroad that runs around six homes in Lindon, Utah. There are two large trains and several smaller trains in Stringtown. The larger trains can carry up to 20 people at a time.
Who can visit Stringtown?
Although the railroad and the homes it encircles are privately owned, the Stringtown Railroad is open for use by our family and friends. Riding the trains is always free, and anyone is welcome to visit.
Where did the name Stringtown come from?
"Stringtown" was the name used between 1850 and 1924 to describe the area now known as Lindon, Utah. During that time, the settlement of houses between Orem and Pleasant Grove was known as Stringtown because the houses were built along a single road, State Street. An old linden tree growing in the town inspired the current name, which was adopted on March 5, 1924 when the city was incorporated. Since Lindon City is not using the name Stringtown anymore, we decided to use it for our little town and our railroad. You can learn more about Lindon City and the historic name of Stringtown at the Lindon City Website at http://www.lindoncity.org/about.info.html.
Location:
455 East 200 North
Lindon, UT 84042
Driving Directions:
- Take I-15 to Orem 1600 North (exit 273).
- Go east on 1600 North for 1.5 miles.
- Turn left at 400 West and go north for 1.0 mile.
- Go straight at the stop sign. You will now be on 400 East in Lindon.
- Turn right at 200 North and go east for 0.1 miles.
- Stringtown is on the left.
