RAILSWEST RAILROAD MUSEUM AND HO MODEL RAILROAD

COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA

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RailsWest Railroad Museum and HO Model Railroad is a popular attraction located in Council Bluffs, Iowa. The museum is dedicated to preserving the rich history of railroads in the western region of the United States. Visitors can explore the exhibits and displays that showcase the development of railroads in the west and their impact on the growth of local communities.

One of the main highlights of the museum is the HO model railroad, which is a miniature representation of the Union Pacific Railroad in the 1950s. The model railroad features detailed models of locomotives, freight cars, and buildings, all of which are meticulously crafted to provide an authentic experience. Visitors can watch the trains as they travel through the model railroad and learn about the different types of trains and their functions.

In addition to the model railroad, the museum also has a collection of vintage locomotives and railcars on display, including a steam locomotive that was once used to transport passengers and freight across the country. Visitors can climb aboard some of the trains and explore the interiors, getting a glimpse of what it was like to travel by rail in the past.

Overall, RailsWest Railroad Museum and HO Model Railroad is a fascinating destination for anyone interested in the history of railroads and their impact on the development of the western United States.

RAILSWEST RAILROAD MUSEUM AND HO MODEL RAILROAD is a Uncategorized or General Museum in COUNCIL BLUFFS IA. US MID #8401900038

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

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Contact RAILSWEST RAILROAD MUSEUM AND HO MODEL RAILROAD

RAILSWEST RAILROAD MUSEUM AND HO MODEL RAILROAD
1512 S MAIN ST
COUNCIL BLUFFS
IA
51503

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RAILSWEST RAILROAD MUSEUM AND HO MODEL RAILROAD Information

MID # 8401900038
Name RAILSWEST RAILROAD MUSEUM AND HO MODEL RAILROAD
Alternate Name
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
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INCOME 0
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LAT/LONG 41.24703, -95.851704
CODES FIPS State Code: 19
FIPS County Code: 155
US Census Tract: 031000
US Census Block: 3018