Riding the Rails

Our favorite railroad museums.

Crewe Railroad Museum

CreweRailroadMuseum.org

Hop on a steam locomotive at the original passenger station. Check out photos, artifacts and other memorabilia.

Eastern Shore Railway Museum

Parksley, Parksley.com

A broad display of Eastern Shore railroad cars and a gift shop full of souvenirs make this a memorable stop.

Richmond Railroad Museum

ODCNRHS.org

Train enthusiasts can enjoy rides on the James River Rambler, complete with cowboys and outlaws.

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More trains to ride

The Buckingham Branch Railroad in Dillwyn runs 1- and 3-hour passenger excursions in the fall and spring, sponsored by the Old Dominion Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society (ODCNRHS.org, as cited above). It is as close as you can get to riding on a model railroad, with tight curves, rustic scenery, and cliffs so close you could touch them (although you are supposed to keep your hands inside the train). Highly recommended.

Richard McClintock more than 6 years ago

Railroad Museums

The number one railroad museum in the state is The Virginia Museum of Transportation in Roanoke! Home of the last large steam passenger locomotive that still pulls excursions. The Norfollk & Western 611 was built in the shops of the N&W in Roanoke in 1950. The inventory of rolling stock includes steam, electric, and diesel locomotives not found anywhere else. This museum should be at the top of the list of "must see" museums!

Edward Bennett more than 6 years ago

RR Museums

Adventure deep into the NNK and see another GREAT railroad museum! The Reedville Fishermen's Museum has an entire building dedicated to the "railroad that never was"... a model of the turn-of-the-century railroad proposed to cover the NNK. This is a great display, in miniature. Contact the RFM at 804-453-6529 for details!

Lee Langston-Harrison more than 6 years ago

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