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TEXAS Rosenberg
ROSENBERG RAILROAD MUSEUM
1921 Avenue F, Rosenberg, TX 77471
The Rosenberg Railroad Museum is dedicated to the pres-
ervation and education of railroading history in Fort Bend
County. Exhibits include 1970’s MOPAC caboose, 1903
Tower 17, 1879 passenger car, Garden railroad, HO layouts
and more! RRM is open Wed - Sat, 10 - 5 and Sundays 1 - 5.
http://www.rosenbergRRmuseum.org 281-633-2846
PENNSYLVANIA Robertsdale
FRIENDS OF THE EAST BROAD TOP
550 Main Street
Visit the East Broad Top Railroad’s original southern
operating terminus. Museum open first and third
weekends, May through September, 10-5 Saturdays and
1-4 Sundays. Special hours in October.
http://www.febt.org 814-635-2388
TEXAS Galveston
GALVESTON RAILROAD MUSEUM
Home of the Santa Fe Warbonnets
2602 Santa Fe Place Galveston, TX 77550
Former Headquarters Gulf Colorado & Santa Fe Depot
One of the Largest Railroad Museums in Southwest.
Approx. 5 acres of 50 vintage rail cars, locomotives,
freight, passenger. Indoor & Outdoor displays. One of the largest China
& Silverware collection. O & H/O model Layouts. Free Parking with
Admission. Open seven days a week.
http://www.galvestonrrmuseum.com 409-765-5700
WEST VIRGINIA Landgraff
ELKHORN INN & THEATER
Route 52 (Between Eckman & Kimball)
As seen on HGTV “Building Character” and “reZONED”!
Newly restored “Coal Heritage Trail” Inn on NS Pocahontas
railway line in scenic, southern, WV. Railview guest rooms,
balcony and patio cafe. Call about our Railfan weekends.
14 guest rooms, claw-foot tubs, fireplace, vintage quilts, art,
antiques & gift shop/museum room. Meals available. Sat
TV, VCR, slide-viewer, studio & Wi-Fi internet. On Route 52,
30 minutes from Bluefield WV/VA. See our “railfan” pages on our
web site. Local phone: 304-862-2031
http://www.elkhorninnwv.com 800-708-2040
WEST INDIES St. Kitts
ST. KITTS SCENIC RAILWAY
Include St. Kitts in your Eastern Caribbean cruise
itinerary. Narrow gauge St. Kitts Scenic Railway Tour circles
this unspoiled island paradise, 18 miles by train, 12
miles by bus. Twin- level observation cars, fully narrated,
complimentary drinks, a cappella Choir. One of the Great
Little Railways of the World.
http://www.stkittsscenicrailway.com (869) 465-7263
WISCONSIN East Troy
EAST TROY RAILROAD MUSEUM
2002 Church Street
SEE BEAUTIFUL FALL COLORS aboard 14-mile round trips
from historic East Troy depot and museum to Indianhead Park in
Mukwonago. Stop at popular Elegant Farmer store and deli. Mix of
classic trolley and interurban cars. Regular trains Fri-Sat-Sun June
through September. Sat-Sun only May & October. See schedules
and more at http://www.easttroyrr.org or call 262.642.3263.
http://www.easttroyrr.org 262.642.3263
TEXAS Flatonia
FLATONIA RAIL PARK
Flatonia is a railfan’s delight. Downtown is the Central Texas
Rail History Center, with artifacts, photos and model trains. Also
downtown is Flatonia Rail Park, which features historic Tower
No. 3 and SP Caboose 4743. West of downtown at the inter-
locker is the Rail Photo Pavilion, which is open 24/7. Flatonia
is located on I-10 halfway between Houston and San Antonio.
http://www.railcrossroadstx.com
[email protected]
PENNSYLVANIA Strasburg
RAILROAD MUSEUM OF PENNSYLVANIA
300 Gap Road
Real Trains. Real History. Real Excitement. Experience an
amazing, world-class collection of 100 historic American
locomotives and railroad cars in our 100,000 square-foot,
climate-controlled exhibit hall. Climb aboard a caboose, take
the throttle in an authentic locomotive cab, inspect a 62-ton
engine from underneath and go hands-on in the delightful
railway education center. Family friendly, open year-round.
Special events, restoration shop, exhibits, tours and virtual tours,
orientation video, library and archives and museum store.
http://www.rrmuseumpa.org 717-687-8628
WISCONSIN North Freedom
MID-CONTINENT RAILWAY MUSEUM
E8948 Museum Road
Take a 55-minute, 7-mile round-trip ride over a former C&NW
branchline through rural south-central Wisconsin. Trains operate
every weekend through Oct. 20 and during winter special events.
Mid-Continent’s collection of locomotives, rolling stock, and
displays focuses on Upper Midwestern railroads from the Civil
War through World War II. Browse the displays and gift shop in
the depot, explore the train yard, and view the award-winning
restorations housed inside the Coach Sheds. Free museum
admission, parking, and picnic area. Train rides require ticket
purchase. Reservations required for onboard dining tickets.
Upcoming Events:
Oct. 5-6: Harvest Limited / Vintage Rail Car Tours
Oct. 11-13:Autumn Color Weekend
Oct. 19-20:Pumpkin Special
Nov. 30-Dec 1 & Dec. 7-8: Santa Express
Feb. 15-16, 2020: Snow Train
http://www.midcontinent.org 800-930-1385
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PENNSYLVANIA Titusville
OIL CREEK & TITUSVILLE RAILROAD
409 S. Perry St., Titusville, PA 16354
Take a ride on a vintage train ‘through the valley that changed
the world.’
Regular Rides June - October
Many Special Events including Murder Mystery Dinners,
Wine Tasting Train Rides, Diesel Days, Christmas in July,
Speeder Rides, Santa Trains & more.
Call or visit our website for complete schedule.
http://www.octrr.org 814-676-1733
WISCONSIN Trego
WISCONSIN GREAT NORTHERN RAILROAD
N6639 Dilly Lake Road
The train departs Tuesday through Saturday evening
at 5:30 pm year round. The train features a choice of
traditional Pullman double bedrooms or deluxe suites
in our 1914 Pullman Private Car. Enjoy complimentary
hors d’oeuvres in the lounge and then move to the
diner for a scrumptious 4-course chef prepared meal
from our onboard kitchen. When the train returns to the
station view the starlit sky while trading railroad tales
with other passengers around our gas fire on the patio.
Wake up to a hot breakfast buffet in the diner. Also,
Family Pizza Train & Sightseeing Excursion.
http://www.spoonertrainride.com 715-635-3200
America’s Only Moving
BED & BREAKFAST DINNER TRAIN
SOUTH CAROLINA Greenwood
THE RAILROAD HISTORICAL CENTER
908 South Main Street
Last Chance to see this fabulous historical train
this year!
From the 1906 Baldwin Steam Engine, to the
1914 Executive ‘Carolina’ car, you will see some of the
most beautiful train restorations in the Southeast, including
3 of the existing 4 cars from the old P&N Railway, plus
Pullman Passenger and Sleeper cars and the Erie
Lackawanna Dining Car #746. Open every Saturday
10-4, May 12 through October, or call for tours at any
time but Sunday. Call today!
http://www.greenwoodrrmuseum.com 864-229-7093
PENNSYLVANIA New Freedom
NORTHERN CENTRAL RAILWAY-STEAM INTO HISTORY
2 West Main Street
Ride along the same route that carried President Lincoln
from Washington, DC to Gettysburg, PA, where he delivered
one of the greatest speeches in American History! Northern
Central Railway–Steam Into History is an excursion railroad
that makes time travel possible! It’s an authentic experience
where you can meet presidents and generals, experience
the Wild West, enjoy the spirit of the season any time of year,
and literally ride along the very rails that helped build and
save our nation.
http://www.steamintohistory.com (717) 942-2370
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