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Visitor tip
Don't miss the recently restored Otto Perry Union Pacific steam locomotive films (1950s footage) and newly restored railroad films available for research at the American Heritage Center—these unique historical resources offer deeper insights into railroad history.
Visitor tip
Plan to interact with the knowledgeable staff members on-site. Visitors consistently praise the friendly gentleman at the front desk who provides enthusiastic, detailed information about trains and railroad history—ask questions to enhance your learning experience.
Visitor tip
This venue is perfect for families of all ages and non-train enthusiasts alike. The historic depot itself is architecturally impressive, and the welcoming, inclusive atmosphere makes it comfortable for everyone, including homeschool groups and casual visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Historic Railroad Depot & Museum
- Built
- 1924, National Register of Historic Places (1988)
- Highlights
- Otto Perry Union Pacific steam locomotive films, restored caboose, railroad memorabilia
- Special Events
- Free Open House November 8-9, 2025; Caboose unveiling September 20, 2025
What visitors say
An incredible venue run by great people! The Historic Laramie Railroad Depot is a treasure. I've had the pleasure of attending and hosting multiple events here over the past few years and the team is a delight to work with. The team is…
The Laramie Railroad Depot was the perfect venue for our Laramie BikeNet Annual Meeting. Downtown location, bikeable distance, the right size for our group, and the ambience is just awesome — you really can't replicate that historic…
The Laramie Train Depot is such a gem of an event space! It’s run by wonderful, community-minded folks who truly care about making the space welcoming and accessible for everyone. We recently hosted our local homeschool meetup…
From 274 Google reviews
Did You Know?
- The depot houses Otto Perry Union Pacific steam locomotive films from the 1950s that have been restored and are available for research at the American Heritage Center
- The Laramie Railroad Depot is entirely volunteer-run and operates as a labor of love by its board members
- A historic Snow Train Rolling Stock Caboose underwent restoration and was unveiled on September 20, 2025, with a celebration featuring live music in partnership with the Snow Train Downtown Music Festival
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