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Location
Best time
Plan your visit for Saturday to access the O gauge model train layout in the backyard, which features over a quarter-mile of track and is only open on Saturdays.
Visitor tip
Engage with the knowledgeable staff members who can provide detailed historical information about the Louisville and Nashville Railroad and the depot's architecture that goes far beyond what's available on placards.
Visitor tip
The 10-minute train ride around Heritage Park is enjoyable for both children and adults, making it a worthwhile activity for mixed-age groups visiting together.
About Foley Railroad Museum
Large model railroad & real train cars. Free museum featuring a huge, remote-controlled model railroad, real train cars & other exhibits.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Railroad Museum
- Highlights
- 1909 depot, model train layout with quarter-mile of track, train ride, vintage railcars
- Admission
- Free
- Location
- Heritage Park, downtown Foley, Alabama
What visitors say
A Hidden Gem in the Heart of Foley If you find yourself in downtown Foley, Alabama, the Foley Railroad Museum and Model Train Exhibit is an absolute must-visit. While the beautifully restored 1909 depot and the impressive collection of…
Nice museum. Very friendly staff! Be sure to visit the O Guage railroad in the backyard but onky open on Saturdays.
This museum at Heritage Park is such an awesome place to visit. Kids and adults love the miniature train world. You can do scavenger hunts inside the little village. Very nice, helpful and knowledgeable workers help to engage everyone.…
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Did You Know?
- The O gauge model train layout features over a quarter-mile of track and is only open to visitors on Saturdays
- The museum's centerpiece is a beautifully restored 1909 railroad depot that has survived multiple hurricanes
- The museum offers a 10-minute miniature train ride around Heritage Park that appeals to both children and adults
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