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Visitor tip
Check the live railroad cameras on the museum's website before visiting to see if an actual train is currently passing by - this adds an extra dimension to your visit by combining model trains with real active rail traffic monitoring
Visitor tip
The knowledgeable volunteer staff are passionate about trains and local railroad history - don't hesitate to ask them questions as they're eager to share detailed stories and historical context about the displays and the 1907 Kingman depot
Visitor tip
Bring kids to explore the three large model train layouts (HO, N, and O gauge) and the dedicated children's area - the intricate details in the layouts (like a figure climbing a mountain to escape a bear) engage visitors of all ages and create learning opportunities about railroad operations
About Kingman Railroad Museum
Model trains & relics in a working depot. Volunteer-run museum in a historic, operational train depot, featuring models & memorabilia.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Railroad Museum
- Location
- Historic railroad depot on Route 66, Kingman, Arizona
- Highlights
- Model train exhibits (O, HO, N scale), train memorabilia, live railroad cameras
What visitors say
Well worth the $2 price of admission! Love the detail and accuracy of the model trains. Including actually towns and local iconic route 66 spots.
I have been to this museum several times, finally asked about being volunteer. It is a small museum, but very nice, the displays are informative and interesting. The model trains are wonderful. One of the layouts has several nearby…
The staff were extremely knowledgeable, friendly/polite, talkative, and I could tell how passionate they felt about the museum just by how they were explaining everything. It was really nice. Pleasant. Quaint. They shared lots of…
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Did You Know?
- The museum is housed in a restored historic Kingman train depot dating from 1907 that still functions as an active Amtrak Southwest Chief stop
- Features three large model train layouts in multiple scales (HO, N, and O gauge) with detailed local Arizona towns and Route 66 landmarks represented
- Offers live railroad cameras on the museum website that allow visitors to check in real-time if actual trains are currently passing by
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