Museum of the American Railroad General History

Preservation of Steam-Era Railroading

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1105 Washington Street
Dallas,
TX, 75210
United States
Phone No. +1 214 428 0101
Visit Websitehttp://www.dallasrailwaymuseum..
E mailinfo@dallasrailwaymuseum.com
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Overview

Established in 1963, Museum of the American Railroad is a living preservation of steam-era railroading and is one of the finest collections of historic railway equipment in the country. Rare and unique pieces have been rescued and assembled to illustrate the importance of the railroads in America's heritage. The museum also presents artifacts for interpretive display to the public. A selection of massive locomotives is featured along with freight and passenger cars.

Open Hours

  • Wednesday to Sunday from 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM

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    not for little kids, good for railfansby Yahoo | 2007-09-06 18:51:46 |

    This museum is for older children and adults. There are quite a few actual engines and train cars to walk around. You should probably know something about trains before you go as there is very little descriptive signage. Maybe going with a group and getting a guided tour would be the best way to go. I friend and I went and we had our 2 year olds with us. My son is a train nut so it seemed like a good idea. From our perspective it was a train version or a pick and pull junk yard. The trains seem to be in a state of slow decay. There are 2 passenger cars you can walk through. The floor outside the door of one of the cars seemed like it was about to rust through as is was cracked and bent as we walked on it. My friend said she felt like we were in an episode of scooby doo and we were the medaling kids. Also this place is not ADA compliant. Lots of stairs and walking over railroad tracks Maybe someday this museum will have the funding to be as nice as the Frontiers of Flight Museum

    Wonderful Trains,by Yahoo | 2005-10-16 02:28:07 |

    Wonderful Trains, but are in much need of restoration. The Museum is lacking funding, and support, to carry this out. Any Donations or Volunteer help would also be helpfull. Please understand, I'm just visiter, I am not employed or work there. This really is a wonderful collection, over all. I go every time I have a chance.