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of historic trains located at the

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, United States. The museum was closed indefinitely in March 2020 as a result of the

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, but after renovations, it reopened in May 2022.

Collection

The collection features historic locomotives which visitors may board. The museum also features a historic train station, a library, and a collection of railway memorabilia. Currently, entry to the museum is free and open to the public on the second weekend of each month. A notable locomotive in the collection is the

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, which was on display at the museum until 2014, when it was moved for restoration. The museum was featured in ''Visiting... with

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'' along with

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Boppin with the Biggles songs, Little red caboose & The Locomotion Episode 1015.

Displayed Locomotives

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Collection

Displayed Locomotives

See also

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