Truckee Railroad Museum in Truckee, California, is operated by the Truckee Donner Railroad Society, and this unique museum is located in a caboose that is located next to the historic railroad station. The interior of the museum is filled with interesting stories, pictures and railroad artifacts showing the impact that railroads make in the formation and development of our historic town. Many old rail cars have been purchased by the Railroad Society, and after restoration will be available for viewing. The Truckee Railroad Museum is well worth a visit and a recorded interpretation and overhead spotlights features such as camps, steam donkeys and many other interesting exhibits.READ MORE

The Railway Museum in Vilnius, Lithuania, is located in the historic railway station that dates back to 1861 and the museum is committed to collecting, preserving and promoting valuable exhibitions that relate to the interesting history and activities of Lithuanian railways. On entering the exhibition hall of the museum visitors will see photos of old railway stations and many other fascinating exhibits. This hall can also host book presentations and many other cultural events. Uniform insignias, uniforms, education documents and many other exhibits are also on display. The models hall at The Railway Museum has three operational railway models, and educational programs are also conducted in this hall.READ MORE

Gibson Gallery in Amherstburg, Ontario, is a prestigious art gallery housed in a heritage building and owned and operated by the Fort Malden Guild of Arts and Crafts, a charitable organization that promotes cultural development of fine arts and applied arts. The art gallery is open to the public, free of charge with donations welcomed, and regularly features exhibits by local artists, stitchers and photographers as well as hosting annual students exhibits. Gibson Gallery offers excellent opportunities of enhancing skills in arts and crafts with interesting classes conducted by qualified instructors, and these classes are suitable for adults and children.READ MORE

Port Erin Railway Museum in Port Erin, Isle of Man is located in town next to the railway station, and is themed on the Steam Railway, covering the history of steam travel on the island. There is a gift shop, exhibitions of tracks, trains, railway equipment, switches and more. Port Erin Railway Museum also boasts two full size steam trains, a variety of carriages and railway memorabilia, information signs, many photographs and more, and is a walk back in time to train travel back in the day, a fascinating attraction to visit.READ MORE

The SONO Switch Tower Museum in Norwalk, Connecticut, is a unique, yet interesting museum that expands on the important part played by the towers that railroads used to control vital areas of track to prevent train crashes. These switch towers also contained the mechanism that was used to allow trains to change from one track to another. These important jobs of operating the mechanisms were managed by a tower operator who would throw levers connected to the tracks, and in so doing would change the direction of the track. Admission to the The SONO Switch Tower Museum is free, however donations are welcome, and visitors can spend an interesting, fun and enjoyable time learning about the history of the railroad switch tower. READ MORE

Bundaberg Railway Museum in Bundaberg, Queensland, is a small railway museum that will delight railway enthusiasts and visitors who are interested in learning about the first local railway station that was built in 1881 to transport copper from the mines. Run by local enthusiasts this railway museum is home to photos, uniforms, catering items, engine driver's manuals, office records and many more items of interest. Explore a butter car dating back to 1905, and learn how this car was kept cool without ice blocks, by using cow's hair for insulation. There is so much to see and do at Bundaberg Railway Museum with its wide variety of past and present railway items. READ MORE

The Archer Park Rail Museum in Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia tells the story of rail in the Rockhampton district. Complete with digital sound system of conversations of passengers and railway workers from days gone by, visitors can also enjoy a steam train arrival at the station, and there are displays of memorabilia housed in the museum, with rolling stock including carriages and engines. The Archer Park Rail Museum covers the story of the Archer Park Station that was built in 1899, and brings you the the unique Purrey Steam Tram, through photographs, soundscapes and object-based exhibitions.READ MORE

The Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad with a depot in Garibaldi, Oregon and other areas takes you on a historic steam train journey for a scenic trip along Tillamook Bay with ocean views, and the Oregon coast and River Nehalem Canyon. This non profit museum organization has a caboose and gift shop on board with shirts, hats, sweaters, toy trains, pins, and much more. The Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad offers special not to be missed excursions throughout the year including dinner trains, picnic trains, pumpkin trains and more, come for a historical journey with unforgettable scenery.READ MORE

The Oyster Bay Railway Museum in Oyster Bay, Oregon, is committed to preserving the interesting history of the railroad and railroad station which was constructed in 1889. Our museum is filled with collectibles such as railroad memorabilia, interactive displays and a display yard complete with full-size railroad rolling stock and equipment. One of the popular collectibles at The Oyster Bay Railway Museum is Locomotive no. 35, retired in 1955 after many years service, and replaced with diesel-electric machines. The reconstructed interior of the railway station is fitted with period-approprate fixtures such as a ticket window to capture the atmosphere of the station at its prime, as well as interactive and educational exhibits. READ MORE

The Talyllyn Railway in Tywyn, Wales is a historic narrow-gauge steam operated railway which runs through the Fathew valley. Since 1951 there gave been great improvements including relaid track, locomotive rebuilt and acquired, additional carriages, and a safe and flexible signalling system and more. Both the original locomotives and all the original carriages of the Talyllyn Railway remain in regular use to this day. There's a licensed cafe and tearoom at Tywyn Wharf and Quarryman's Caban in Abergynolwyn for a refreshment stop. The Railway Shop stocks a wide selection of Talyllyn Railway branded goods, and the Narrow Gauge Railway museum houses an important collection of artefacts, collections and more, come for a wonderful visit.READ MORE