NATIONAL RAILROAD HALL-FAME

GALESBURG, IL

The National Railroad Hall of Fame is a museum located in Galesburg, Illinois, dedicated to the history and heritage of American railroads. The museum was founded in 1990 and offers a wide range of exhibits and displays, including locomotives, passenger cars, and other artifacts related to the railroad industry.

The museum's collection features a variety of locomotives, including the CB&Q 3006, a 4-8-4 steam locomotive that was once used to pull passenger trains across the Midwest. Visitors can also explore a variety of passenger cars, including a restored Pullman car and a streamlined passenger car from the Illinois Central Railroad.

In addition to its collection of rolling stock, the National Railroad Hall of Fame also features a variety of interactive exhibits and displays that allow visitors to learn about the history of railroading in America. Visitors can explore a vintage railroad station, view historic photographs and documents, and even try their hand at operating a model train.

Overall, the National Railroad Hall of Fame is a unique and educational destination for anyone with an interest in the history of American railroads. With its extensive collection of locomotives and passenger cars, along with its interactive exhibits and displays, the museum offers a fascinating look at the role that railroads have played in shaping our nation's history.

NATIONAL RAILROAD HALL-FAME is a Uncategorized or General Museum in GALESBURG IL. US MID #8401700802

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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NATIONAL RAILROAD HALL OF FAME INC
200 E MAIN ST
GALESBURG
IL
61401-4707

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