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Temple The History Center includes indoor and outdoor static displays and exhibits. The Center maintains an archive and research collection pertaining to the history of eastern Texas, including logging railroads and area shortlines. It also holds the archives of Texas Southeastern Railroad. ADMISSION: Free HOURS: Monday through Friday 8-5; Saturday 9-1. Closed most major holidays.
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7390 Mesa Rd
The museum, open every weekend from April to November, features an interesting collection of railroad locomotives, cars and other artifacts, as well as a model railroad and research library. The museum is open from April to November, Saturdays from 11 AM to 4 PM. Our annual Open House is scheduled for the first weekend in November. Website: www.houstonrrmuseum.org Email: info@houstonrrmuseum.org
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P. O. Box 803 Located in the beautiful old railroad town of Smithville, this charming turn-of-the-century residence is handsomely decorated in American antiques and authentic railroad memorabilia. The Katy House has been lovingly restored to its original beauty, and a gracious bed &breakfast. All guest rooms offer a queen-sized bed and private bathroom. A delicious full country breakfast is served in the main dining room. Featured in Texas Country Reporter TV show, Houston Chronicle, and Dallas Morning News.
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Kleberg Avenue The 1904 Kingsville Train Depot Museum is located in the historic downtown Kingsville. It is located two miles west of highway 77 on 141 and one block north of the intersection of 141 and the railroad tracks on Kleberg Avenue, 102 Kleberg Avenue. The Depot was built in 1904, and is open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Exhibits interpret the history of Kingsville, Texas and the local railroads, emphasizing the railroad’s influence on employment, commerce and community entertainment. Admission free, but donations welcome.
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http://1904-depot.kingsvilletexas.com/ |
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800 N.
Washington Ave.
The 1912
Texas & Pacific Depot is located in the Historical Ginocchio District
and still serves as a passenger station - for Amtrak. The museum has
history, information and memorabilia of the Texas and Pacific Railroad
and its workers set against the backdrop of an active railroad passenger
station. Hours of operation Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m until 4 p.m.
Admission.
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The Martin & Frances Lehnis Railroad Museum is located across the street from the historic Brownwood Santa Fe Depot and Fred Harvey House. It exhibits the railroad history of Brownwood, Central Texas and the American Southwest. The exhibits include railroad lanterns, model trains of all sizes and ages, railroad equipment, interactive telegraph equipment used to send telegraph messages, railroad videos, photographs of railroad employees, structures and trains, and the sights and sounds of trains, trains, trains!
Website:
www.ci.brownwood.tx.us
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1105
Washington Street
The Museum of the
American Railroad captures the spirit and elegance of the golden age of
rail travel in America. Tour first class sleeping cars and the
Texas
Special dining car. See the world's largest steam, diesel and electric
locomotives. Visit Whistle Fair, Dinner in the Diner and the Houston &
Texas Central 1903 Depot. Purchase transportation related books and
models in our museum store. Website: www.dallasrailwaymuseum.com Email: info@dallasrailwaymuseum.com
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P. O. Box
310475 The New Braunfels Railroad Museum is housed in the 1907 International & Great Northern/Missouri Pacific depot. Dedicated to the preservation of our railroad heritage, it houses a collection of rail artifacts including a steam locomotive, caboose, I-GN velocipede, and two model railroads (HO & N). Open noon to 4:00 pm Thursday through Monday. Admission by donation.
Website:
www.newbraunfelsrailroadmuseum.org
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Open year round.
Parking is available at the Old Number 9 Railhead Park, near the
intersection of S.H. 46 and Esser Rd. or by the Boerne Post Office
located at 607 E. Blanco Rd. Website: www.oldnumbernine.org Email: texasrailroads@yahoo.com
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344 Bell St. Ste 320 #326
Amarillo, TX. 79109
Restoration work on AT&SF Steam Locomotive No. 5000 (Madam Queen) was completed in August of 2008. Society members worked on 5000 from 2003-2008 and we have over 1800 volunteer man-hours in the project. The restoration work was done according to Santa Fe practice as much as possible. Stairs have been built so that visitors can enter the cab, and the Queen’s Garden in front of the locomotive display provides a beautiful butterfly garden with park benches. The static display is always open. If you would like a guided tour please call ahead to 806.674.0472 so arrangements can be made. RAPS needs at least 2 day advance notice for tours. It has always been the Societies goal to house 5000 inside a building designed for her needs. This museum will be called the Santa Fe Locomotive Development Museum. We need your help to build this museum.
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315 W. Avenue B
The Railroad &
Heritage Museum is located in the downtown Temple Santa Fe Railroad
depot. The exhibits focus on the influence the railroads had on the
westward expansion of Texas and on the history of railroad operations.
In addition to historic railroading, the museum offers viewing alcoves
with radio scanners tuned to current BNSF Railroad communications.
Historic railroad equipment, BNSF railroad wye and mainlines heading in
three directions are located right outside.
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111 N. Main St. , PO Box 778 The Rockdale I&GN Depot museum is located in downtown Rockdale in the recently restored former International & Great Northern depot. Dedicated to the preservation of our railroad and local history, it houses a collection of railroad as well as local artifacts. In addition we have on display MP dining car 36 "Cheyenne Mountain", and a MP (StLB&M) caboose. Plans are to include an operating model railroad in O and HO scales. Call the depot at (512) 446-2020, or the Rockdale Chamber of Commerce at (512) 446-2030 for more information. Email: bldeaglerail@sbcglobal.net |
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P. O. Box
607
Dedicated to
preserving the rail history of Fort Bend County and the surrounding
area. During the peak era of railroads, ten lines traversed Fort Bend
County, including one narrow gauge. Our museum is located right next to
the busy BNSF and UP main lines. Hours: Tuesday through Saturday 10AM to 5PM; Sundays 1 - 5PM
Admission:
$5.00 for adults, $4 for senior citizens (55+), $3.00 for children
ages 1 - 14. Website: www.rosenbergrrmuseum.org Email: rrm@texas.net |
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This site was last updated 02/20/10
