Other Rail Attractions:
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The Stevenson Railroad Depot Museum is located at the heart of downtown Stevenson, Alabama, situated between the tracks of two major railroads. Its mission is to preserve an important part of railroading history through the display of related artifacts. In addition, the museum, which also chronicles modern times, displays hundreds of artifacts from other parts of the area’s past to teach young and old alike, including artifacts recalling Native American culture, pioneer life and Civil War events. Dial (256) 437-3012 for more information.
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Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage, the Bridgeport Depot Museum is housed in a Mission Revival style building completed in 1917. The museum preserves the history of Bridgeport and surrounding communities and contains local artifacts, railroad memorabilia, and a historical research library of interest to history and genealogy buffs. Visitors can see records that go back to 1807, Bridgeport News issues back to 1891, U.S. Post Office records, tax records, business charge account ledgers, Civil War records, and much more. Open Th-F 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Sa 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (can be open for tour groups upon appointment)
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The North Alabama Railroad Museum, located in Chase, Alabama, just east of Huntsville, you will find a facility reflecting a love of trains and a desire to preserve railroad history.
The centerpiece of the museum features the Chase Depot, the smallest union depot in the country since it served more than one railroad when in service. If you visit the museum on a day when the train is running (see Train Ride Schedule), you can ride a vintage train over the museum’s own Mercury & Chase Railroad. |
694 Chase Rd. NE, Huntsville, AL 35811-1523
256-851-6276 |
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Take a trip back in time to a slower-paced era when railroad travel was a way of life. Relive the romance of the rails when vintage trains provided an escape from the everyday routine. The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum provides an interactive, historical experience that adds an extra dimension to your visit to Chattanooga’s popular attractions. Here you will find the only regularly scheduled, full-sized train ride in Tennessee. The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum is so much more than entertainment… It is your chance to experience the sights and sounds of yesteryear!
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4119 Cromwell Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 894-8028 |
