72 past events
| Event | Date | Time | Flyer |
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| 2025 | |||
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2025 Fall Rail Festival
We will be open 9am to 4pm. This is an "everything open" kind of event to take advantage of our cooler weather and winter visitors. PLEASE help by ... |
November 22, 2025 | 9:00 AM | 📄 View |
| 2024 | |||
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Used Book Sale Fundraiser
The museum has been accumulating quite a few used books. Almost 50 BOXES! Come support the museum, see the display cars AND buy discounted used train... |
December 21, 2024 | 10:00 AM | 📄 View |
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Used Book Sale Fundraiser
The museum has been accumulating quite a few used books. Almost 50 BOXES! Come support the museum, see the display cars AND buy discounted used tra... |
November 30, 2024 | 10:00 AM | 📄 View |
| 2023 | |||
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Fall Rail Festival
We will be open 9am to 4pm. This is an "everything open" kind of event to take advantage of our cooler weather and winter visitors. PLEASE help by do... |
November 11, 2023 | 9:00 AM | 📄 View |
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Arizona Railway Day
This will be the 10th annual ARM Arizona Railway Day event. We will be open 9am to 4pm. This is an "everything open" kind of event to take advantage o... |
February 25, 2023 | 9:00 AM | 📄 View |
| 2022 | |||
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Fall Rail Festival
We will be open 9am to 4pm. This is an "everything open" kind of event to take advantage of our cooler weather and winter visitors. PLEASE help by do... |
November 12, 2022 | 9:00 AM | 📄 View |
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Arizona Railway Day
This will be the 9th annual ARM Arizona Railway Day event. We will be open 9am to 4pm. This is an "everything open" kind of event to take advantage of... |
February 26, 2022 | 9:00 AM | 📄 View |
| 2021 | |||
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Arizona Railway Day
8th annual public open house event. |
November 13, 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | |||
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Arizona Railway Day
7th annual public open house event. |
February 29, 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | |||
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Arizona Railway Day
6th annual public open house event. |
February 23, 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | |||
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Arizona Railway Day
5th annual public open house event. |
February 24, 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | |||
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Arizona Railway Day
4th annual public open house event. |
February 25, 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | |||
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Chuck Wagon Cook-off
Free event in Chandler's Tumbleweed Park with wagon rides. |
November 11, 2016 | — | — |
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Arizona Railway Day
3rd annual Arizona Railway Day. |
February 27, 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | |||
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Chuck Wagon Cook-off
Annual chuck wagon cook off with extended museum hours. |
November 7, 2015 | — | — |
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National Train Day
Museum participating in National Train Day. |
May 9, 2015 | — | — |
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Arizona Railway Day
2nd annual Arizona Railway Day. |
February 28, 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | |||
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Dinner in the Diner
Fundraising dinner in the 1949 Union Pacific diner. |
December 12, 2014 | — | — |
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Chuck Wagon Cook-Off
City of Chandler chuck wagon cook off in Tumbleweed Park. |
November 8, 2014 | — | — |
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Portland, Maine Excursion
Cruising by Rail excursion to Portland, Maine. |
September 11, 2014 | — | — |
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National Train Day
Museum participating in National Train Day event. |
May 10, 2014 | — | — |
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Falcon Field Open House
ARM booth at Falcon Field Open House. |
March 29, 2014 | — | — |
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St. Patrick's Day Dinner in the Diner
St. Patrick themed fundraiser dinner in the UP diner. |
March 17, 2014 | — | — |
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Arizona Railway Day
Arizona railway history celebration with open cars. |
March 1, 2014 | — | — |
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Annual Membership Meeting
Annual membership meeting and museum update. |
January 26, 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | |||
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Dinner in the Diner - SOLD OUT
Holiday fundraising dinners in the diner car. |
December 13, 2013 | — | — |
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San Diego Excursion
Cruising by Rail excursion to San Diego. |
November 24, 2013 | — | — |
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New Orleans Excursion
Cruising by Rail excursion to New Orleans. |
October 26, 2013 | — | — |
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National Train Day
Museum participating in National Train Day. |
May 11, 2013 | — | — |
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Falcon Field Open House
Display table at Falcon Field Open House. |
March 23, 2013 | — | — |
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St. Patrick's Day Dinner in the Diner
St. Patrick themed fundraising dinner. |
March 17, 2013 | — | — |
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ARM Annual Membership Meeting
ARM annual membership meeting. |
January 27, 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | |||
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Dinner in the Diner - EXTENDED
Extended run of holiday Dinner in the Diner fundraiser. |
December 14, 2012 | — | — |
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Chuck Wagon Cook Off
Chuck wagon cook off with extended museum viewing hours. |
November 9, 2012 | — | — |
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National Train Day
National Train Day event with extra cars open. |
May 12, 2012 | — | — |
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Southeast Regional Library "territorial living museum"
ARM display at Southeast Regional Library event. |
April 21, 2012 | — | — |
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Falcon Field Open House
ARM display table at Falcon Field Open House. |
March 31, 2012 | — | — |
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Ostrich Festival
ARM display booth at Chandler Ostrich Festival. |
March 10, 2012 | — | — |
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Arizona Statehood Day
Display and information booth for Arizona centennial. |
February 14, 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | |||
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Dinner in the Diner - Extra Day
Additional night of Dinner in the Diner fundraiser. |
December 18, 2011 | — | — |
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Dinner in the Diner - SOLD OUT
Holiday Dinner in the Diner, sold out. |
December 16, 2011 | — | — |
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Chandler Chuck Wagon Chili Cook-off
Chili cook-off with wagon rides and ARM display yard. |
November 11, 2011 | — | — |
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Union Pacific #844 visits Arizona
UP 4-8-4 no. 844 visit with ARM information booth. |
November 10, 2011 | — | — |
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Scottsdale Railfair
Information booth at Scottsdale Railfair. |
October 8, 2011 | — | — |
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AAPRCO 2011 Convention Trip
Convention trip using ARM equipment. |
October 7, 2011 | — | — |
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Re-dedication Ceremony
Re-dedication of Santa Fe freight house exhibit. |
June 28, 2011 | — | — |
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Falcon Field 3rd Annual Open House
Participation in Falcon Field 3rd annual open house. |
April 2, 2011 | — | — |
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Dinner in the Diner
Home-style corned beef dinner fundraiser in the UP diner. |
March 17, 2011 | — | — |
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Annual Membership Meeting
Annual membership meeting and open cars. |
January 30, 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | |||
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Dinner in the Diner
Holiday Dinner in the Diner fundraiser. |
December 17, 2010 | — | — |
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AAPRCO 2010 Convention Trip
Convention trip using ARM passenger cars. |
September 11, 2010 | — | — |
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Los Angeles Trip
Passenger excursion from Tucson to Los Angeles and return. |
May 22, 2010 | — | — |
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National Train Day
ARM celebrates National Train Day with extra cars open. |
May 8, 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | |||
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Dinner in the Diner
Holiday Dinner in the Diner fundraiser. |
December 11, 2009 | — | — |
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National Train Day
National Train Day event. |
May 9, 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | |||
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Kentucky Derby Trip
Excursion using ARM passenger cars to the Kentucky Derby. |
April 30, 2008 | — | — |
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Annual Meeting
Annual membership meeting. |
January 27, 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | |||
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Annual Meeting
Annual membership meeting. |
January 28, 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | |||
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Family Day at Tumbleweed Ranch
Park-wide event with ARM display at Tumbleweed Ranch. |
December 9, 2006 | — | — |
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Annual Meeting
Annual membership meeting. |
January 29, 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | |||
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Yampai Camping Trip
ARM camping trip along the BNSF mainline. |
April 23, 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | |||
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BNSF Children's Trip
Private children's excursion over BNSF. |
October 23, 2004 | — | — |
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Los Angeles Trip
Excursion aboard Vista Canyon and private car Jane Marie. |
April 29, 2004 | — | — |
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Yampai Camping Trip
Camping trip along the BNSF mainline. |
April 24, 2004 | — | — |
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General Membership Meeting
General membership meeting with picnic and tours. |
January 25, 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | |||
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North Fence Installation
Work weekend installing fence along north end of museum. |
July 4, 2003 | — | — |
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Yampai Camping Trip
Camping trip along the BNSF mainline. |
April 26, 2003 | — | — |
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Los Angeles Trip
Excursion from Tucson to Los Angeles and back. |
March 27, 2003 | — | — |
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Annual Membership Meeting
Annual open house and membership meeting. |
January 26, 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | |||
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New Orleans Trip
Excursion from Tucson to New Orleans and back. |
December 2, 2002 | — | — |
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Make-A-Wish / BNSF Employees Appreciation / Media Event
Special event providing cars and attendants for BNSF event. |
November 15, 2002 | — | — |
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ARM Seasonal Re-opening
Seasonal reopening of ARM building and displays. |
September 7, 2002 | — | — |
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