Train and Railroad Museums
Train museums, railroad museums and historical societies. In the 16th century, trains were horse-drawn wagons with wooden wheels and rails, used in mining camps in England and Western Europe. In the 18th century, cast-iron wheels and rails were introduced, improving the quality of railways. Richard Trevithic, John Blenkinsop, and William Hedley invented, built, and operated several steam locomotives between the years of 1797 and 1813. This replaced horse-drawn trains. Then George Stephenson built and equipped the Stockton and Darlington Railway in 1823-1825. This English railway line was 32 km (20 miles) long, and the first public railway in the world to be powered by a steam engine. The links included herein deal specifically with museums and historical societies.
Canada: Manitoba: Prairie Dog Central Steam Museum Train
Check the Prairie Dog Central Steam Museum Train for tours on a classic restored steam locomotive, with routes, and schedules.
Missouri: Wabash, Frisco and Pacific Association
Check the Wabash, Frisco, and Pacific Association for schedules, photographs, and equipment descriptions on this 12-inch gauge steam railroad.
New York: Railroad Museum of Long Island
Check the Railroad Museum of Long Island for links, photos, historical excerpts, and a museum calendar.
New York: Rochester and Genesee Valley Railroad Museum
Browse the Rochester and Genesee Valley Railroad Museum for historical documents and photos of railroad and train industries.
South Carolina: South Carolina Railroad Museum
Browse the South Carolina Railroad Museum for resources on this railroad's history, links, guide for educator's, and more.