Over 52,000 cataloged pieces of railroad history
The collection is available for academic research. However, due to our all-volunteer staffing, access to the collection is BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.
We are always interested in donations that will expand our collection.
Lanterns, rule books, tickets, timetables, maps, menus, passes, documents, track tools, and more
Photos, 35mm slides, film, records, recordings, and other media
Railroads, manufacturers, and organizations represented
The museum maintains a collection of books relating to railroad history.
Currently, the collection contains over 4,600 titles.
Our library covers a wide range of topics including railroad operations, locomotive technology, company histories, and regional railroad development.
The museum maintains extensive collections of railroad periodicals and magazines, including:
And many more periodicals covering all aspects of railroad history and operations...
Our collection continues to grow thanks to generous donations and ongoing acquisition efforts:
Inquiries for research should be made by emailing the museum Curator:
Email Curator for Research Request
Please note: Due to our all-volunteer operation, access to the collection is by appointment only. Allow time for scheduling and preparation of materials.