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Hours:
Thurs - Sat, 10 am - 4 pm
Sundays, 1 - 4 pm
Mondays, 10 am - 4 pm
May through October
Other times by
appointment
931-967-3078
Location:
108 Front Street
P.O. Box 53
Cowan, TN 37318-0053
Cowan Railroad Museum
On the Internet:
Mark's Train-a-Day
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Ongoing
Projects
The future of the Museum is bright as rapid development
in tourism and services is anticipated in the area.
First and foremost is our center of operations and repository,
the historic NC&StL passenger depot. Now over 100 years
old, it has weathered well sustaining having been moved
and having certain modifications made to it over the years.
Yet, deferred maintenance is never a good idea, and certainly
the L&N did minimal repair to the structure when in
use, till sold to Cowan in 1976. The building is in immediate
need of renovation, replacing certain aging exterior wood
and repainting from top to bottom. A solid new roof was
added to the lower long structure several years ago and is holding
up nicely. The original standing seam tin roof on the tower
portion is in need of minor repair. It is hoped to someday
install the entire roof as it once was with standing seam
tin. As well, reversal of the exterior modifications is
also desired. Work is slated to begin when this season ends
and as finances permit. Your participation is greatly appreciated!
- Stabilize the building for future renovation
- Archive Project - inventory, scanning and data input
- Re-lettering of the Columbia Steam Locomotive number
1.
(Painting was completed in 2008)
- Restoration of the GE 44 tonner number 100.
- Laying of more track and addition of a few switches
for storage and display.
- Acquisition of additional full size displays, installation
of the historic telegraph poles.
- Installation of platforms for people to have a better
view of the displays outside.
- Refurbishment of the Cowan-style HO layout.
- Community involvement programs and youth education.
- Increasing membership, activities and participation.
Be sure to renew if you are already a member!
- An actively maintained and informative dynamic website.
- Institution of a periodic newsletter.
- Working associations with other preservation groups
and similar museums.
As you can see, there are many opportunities here and more
to come! Your own ideas are welcome on how to make the Cowan
Railroad Museum the best in the south.
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