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What you should know

Visitor tip Ask the museum attendant about the 'secret' detail on the tender car of the reproduction train—there's an interesting hidden fact not mentioned in the placards that makes the visit more memorable.
Visitor tip Kids will enjoy hands-on interaction with the real train engine, including blowing the whistle. Bring coloring supplies or plan to use the provided coloring activities to extend the visit.
Visitor tip Check out the monthly children's activities and informative talks at Best Friend Park for deeper learning about the historic 1830 locomotive and Charleston's railroad history.

Quick Facts

Type
Historic Train Museum
Main Attraction
The Best Friend of Charleston locomotive
Admission
Free
Hours
Monday-Friday 10am-2pm

What visitors say

This is a single long room with a reproduction of the first train and tracks built in Charleston in 1830 you can visit for free. There are information placards around the train and on the walls about how it was built and operated. There…
There's a secret about this particular incarnation of the iconic first American steam locomotive, which doesn't appear in any of the nearby informative placards, and requires you to ask the right question in order to 'unlock' it.…
A fantastic stop for kids or adults. Not a huge area to cover so you could just hop on here. Easily accessible as you leave the visitors center on your walk through downtown. Great info on the history of the railroad industry and the…

From 33 Google reviews

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