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Railroad Museum Sector ...
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This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the preservation and exhibition of objects of historical, cultural, and/or educational value in the Railroad Museum Sector.
- Africa
- Nairobi Railway Museum - The Unofficial Kenya Railways Museum Page
- Outeniqua Choo Tjoe and Railway Museum - The Outeniqua Choo Tjoe is the steam hauled train which operates on the Outeniqualand Preserved Railway between George and Knysna in the heart of the Garden Route.
- TransNamib Railway Museum - Located in Windhoek railway station building. The exhibition consists of wide range of railway equipment, maps and related items date back to German colonial times and South African administration.
- Zambia Railway Museum - Dedicated to the collection, preservation, exhibition and study of Zambia's railway heritage. Based in Livingstone, Zambia.
- Asia
- Mysore Rail Museum - One of India's railway museums, containing items relating to then Mysore State Railway.
- National Rail Museum, India - The museum covers a land area of over 10 acres, housing nine display galleries and a large open area laid out to simulate a Railway yard.
- Europe
- Darlington Railway Centre and Museum - Exhibits the role of railways in the history and development of Darlington. Features George Stephenson's Locomotion.
- Delmenhorst-Harpstedt Railway Enthusiasts - The society runs museum trains (steam and railcar) on two local railway lines in the area of Delmenhorst (Lower Saxony, Germany). Pictures of the vehicles and timetable.
- Didcot Railway Centre - Collection includes Great Western Railway steam engines, coaches, wagons, and buildings. Located in Didcot, England.
- Irchester Narrow Gauge Railway Museum - Restoration and steaming of narrow gauge steam trains. Located in Irchester Country Park, Northamptonshire, UK.
- Kidderminster Railway Museum - The museum houses a vast range of railway artefacts from all over the British Isles.
- The Narrow Gauge Railway Museum - Exhibit guide, visitor information, and annual report. Located in Gwynedd, Wales, UK.
- National Railway Museum - Home to the UK's national rail collection. Includes online exhibitions of collections, special events and information for visitors to the museum. Based in York.
- Östra Södermanlands Järnväg - Narrow gauge museum railway in Mariefred, Sweden. Articles, information about locomotives and carriages, history, opening hours and time tables.
- The Timothy Hackworth Victorian and Railway Museum - Features the life and times of Timothy Hackworth, resident engineer to the Stockton and Darlington Railway. Based in Shildon, UK
- Tramway Museum of Thuin - Museum and operating tramway line of 7 kilometers. Located in Belgium.
- North America
- Age of Steam Railroad Museum - Displays a collection of historic trains and rail equipment including Pullman sleeping cars steam, electric and diesel locomotives. Located in Dallas, Texas.
- Altoona Railroaders Memorial Museum - Exhibits artifacts of railroad history, particularly that of the Pennsylvania Railroad. Includes special events and children's learning center.
- B and O Railroad Museum - Located in Baltimore, MD, the Mount Clare Roundhouse is the birthplace of American railroading. Features exhibits of historical engines, cars, and railroad life.
- Boothbay Railway Village - A museum that operates a narrow gauge steam locomotive in a recreated historic village. Exhibits a collection of antique vehicles. Situated in Boothbay, Maine.
- California State Railroad Museum - Preserves the history and artifacts of railroading. Includes general information and rail history.
- Camp 6 Logging Museum - Museum in Tacoma Washingon's Point Defiance Park operated by the Tacoma chapter, National Railway Historical Society
- Colorado Railroad Museum - Established in 1958 to preserve a tangible record of Colorado's flamboyant railroad era, particularly the state's pioneering narrow gauge mountain railroads.
- Elgin County Railway Museum - Dedicated to the preservation of the rich railroad heritage of Elgin County, ON, Canada.
- Garrett Historical Society Museum The - Formerly a B&O freight station, the museum includes exhibits of railroad artifacts and memorabilia. Located in Garrett, Indiana.
- Gopher State Railway Museum - Railroad museum park in New Prague, MN.
- Illinois Railway Museum - America's largest railway museum, the site includes current operating schedules and fares, directions to the museum, and a complete roster of equipment.
- Indiana Transportation Museum - Located in Noblesville, features thirty-eight miles of railroad track, operating diesel and steam locomotives, and trolley cars.
- Komoka Railway Museum - Contains pictures, games, trivia, a newsletter, events and travel directory information to the museum. Based in Komoka, Ontario.
- Lisle Station Park - The museum complex features six structures and a variety of programs and events, including the Depot Days festival each September. Based in Lisle, IL.
- Mad River and NKP Railroad Museum - Features information on tours, schedules and membership. Also includes a photograph gallery of museum exhibits. Located in Bellevue, Ohio.
- Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Company and Museum - A non-profit, all volunteer organization dedicated to preserving Maine narrow gauge railroad equipment.
- Monticello Railway Museum - Collects, preserves and interprets artifacts relating to railroading, with an emphasis on central Illinois.
- Museum of America's Freedom Trains - Preserves the 1947-1949 Freedom Train and the 1975-1976 Bicentennial American Freedom Train, both of which toured the 48 contiguous United States.
- Nevada State Railroad Museum - Steam locomotives and restored coaches, chiefly from the Virginia & Truckee Railroad. Events, operating schedule, V&T equipment roster. In Carson City, Nevada.
- North Dakota State Railroad Museum - Railroad museum with artefacts from North Dakota.
- Northwest Railway Museum - Exhibits the history of railroading in the Northwest United States and features 70 locomotives and cars of the Pacific Northwest. Also operates a 7 mile historic railroad and restored 1890-built train station in Snoqualmie, WA.
- Orange Empire Railway Museum - Railway museum with railway cars and locomotives from Southern California. Open daily year round, trains operate every weekend and for special events.
- Oregon Electric Railway Museum - Trolley museum in Brooks Oregon exhibits railroad history of the Pacific Northwest.
- Palmerston Railroad Museum - The Museum is located in the restored Canadian National/Grand Trunk Palmerston station. Railroad historical memorobilia and photographs.
- Railroad Museum of Long Island - A non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of railroad history on Long Island.
- Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania - Railroad museum in Lancaster County, PA. Historical, educational, research and restoration programs. Historic locomotives and trains.
- Revelstoke Railway Museum - Located in Revelstoke, British Columbia, the museum exhibits 19th century locomotives, cars and other railroad equipment.
- Rochester and Genesee Valley Railroad Museum - A joint project of the Rochester Chapter, NRHS, and the NY museum of Transportation. Located in Rush, NY.
- San Diego Railroad Museum - Hands-on display and interpretation of historic railroad artifacts and technology.
- Santa Maria Valley Railway Historical Museum - History of the railroad heritage of California, the Central Coast, and the Santa Maria Valley. Includes collection background, membership and contact information.
- South Carolina Railroad Museum, Inc. The - Museum for the preservation and interpretation of railroading in South Carolina. Information on excursions rides, photograph gallery and roster of the collection.
- Southeastern Railway Museum - Located in Duluth Georgia, over 90 pieces of retired railroad equipment are displayed on a 12-acre site.
- West Coast Railway Association - Exhibits and preserves historic railway equipment, artifacts and memorabilia. Located in Squamish B.C. Canada.
- Western Railway Museum - California - Specializes in the history of electric railway transportation, particularly in the Western USA and California.
- Wiscasset, Waterville & Farmington Railway Museum - Museum dedicated to the acquisition, preservation, restoration and operation of a narrow gauge railroad.
- Oceania
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