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Location
Visitor tip
Request volunteer Taylor or another knowledgeable volunteer for a guided tour of the rail yard to learn detailed history about the engines and railcars, especially the E8 Diesel which visitors can get inside
Visitor tip
Plan outdoor exhibit visits for warmer weather and bring hats and sunscreen for the open-air mini train rides, as the train cars lack covers and can get quite warm in direct sun
Visitor tip
The museum is ideal for all ages from toddlers to rail enthusiasts; prioritize interactive exhibits and hands-on access to rolling stock like the E8 Diesel locomotive for maximum engagement
About National New York Central Railroad Museum
Museum about multistate rail travel. This museum in a freight yard celebrates travel on the historic 11,000-mile NY Central Railroad.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Railroad Museum
- Founded
- 1987
- Focus
- New York Central Railroad System heritage
- Admission
- Adults $6, Children 4-12 $5, Under 3 free
- Hours
- Wednesday-Saturday, 10 AM-5 PM
What visitors say
Took my son here for a day trip from suburban Chicago. Tickets ($5) were a great value and he and I had the best time. The inside exhibit’s are interesting and informative. The model train displays and toy areas gave my son as much joy…
My toddler loves this museum and so do my husband and I. The museum boasts many informative exhibits as well as interactive things for children and their parents alike. Affordable at $6/ adults, children 3 and under are free! Offering…
We really enjoyed learning about the history of the New York Central Railroad. The museum offers a lot of fascinating displays, and I especially appreciated being able to get up close and even inside some of them — the E8 Diesel was a…
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Did You Know?
- The New York Central Railroad System was once the second-largest railroad in the US, operating 11,000 route miles of track across multiple states
- The museum offers visitors the ability to get up close and even inside historic railroad cars, including the notable E8 Diesel locomotive
- Admission is extremely affordable at $6 for adults and $5 for seniors and children ages 4-12, with free admission for children 3 and under and museum members
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