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Railroad Museum of Minot

Railroad Museum of Minot

The Railroad Museum of Minot is located in Roosevelt Park in Minot, North Dakota. It is dedicated to preserving and interpreting the history of railroading in North Dakota and the surrounding region. The museum has a collection of over 200 railroad artifacts, including locomotives, rolling stock, and memorabilia. It also has a variety of exhibits that tell the story of railroading in North Dakota, from the early days of steam locomotives to the present day.

The Railroad Museum of Minot is a great place to learn about the history of railroading in North Dakota. It is a fascinating and educational experience for people of all ages. Visitors can explore a variety of exhibits that tell the story of railroading in North Dakota.

In addition to accessing a collection of over 200 railroad artifacts which includes locomotives, rolling stock, and memorabilia, guided tours of the museum are available. Railroad fans can enjoy a train ride on the Magic City Express. The museum also offers a number of model train exhibits and hosts special events, such as model train shows and competitions.

The Railroad Museum of Minot is a valuable resource for anyone who is interested in learning more about the history of railroading in North Dakota. It is a great place to spend an afternoon learning about the past and exploring the wonders of the railroad.

Railroad Museum of Minot
Railroad Museum of Minot

A 52 Weeks of Fun Fascinating Fact about Railroad Museum of Minot

The basement of the Railroad Museum of Minot houses over a thousand feet of track for an N-scale (1:160) model railroad based on the layout of railways of the Dakotas.

Attraction Advice

The Museum is open on Saturdays from 11 AM to 3 PM. Appointments are available on other days of the week. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for children (4 and under are free), and $4 for military and seniors.



Railroad Museum of Minot

The museum has a collection of rolling stock, including passenger cars, freight cars, and cabooses. A highlight of the collection includes a 1920 Soo Line boxcar.
Railroad Museum of Minot

The Souris Model Railroad Association, a model railroading club, has a large N-scale layout in the basement of the Railroad Museum of Minot.
Railroad Museum of Minot

The museum also has a variety of other equipment on display, including a telegraph office, a signal tower, model railroads, and a crossing gate.
Railroad Museum of Minot

The museum has a collection of steam and diesel locomotives, including a 1925 Great Northern 2-8-2 steam locomotive and a 1948 EMD GP9 diesel locomotive.

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