Located in a historic freight station, the museum displays vintage steam, electric and diesel locomotives, including the Class J No 611 steam locomotive; a large four-tier O-gauge model train layout; antique automobiles and trucks; and hands-on exhibits. Open Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday noon-5pm, March-December; Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday noon-5pm, the rest of the year. Closed some holidays.
Location:
303 Norfolk Ave, Roanoke Virginia 24016
Telephone
540-342-5670
Other Museum nearby:
(Lynchburg) Amazement Square
(Roanoke) Harrison Museum African American Culture
(Natural Bridge) Natural Bridge Wax Museum
(Roanoke) To the Rescue Museum
(Roanoke) Virginia Museum of Transportation
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04/21 Coming to The Roanoke area
Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival Harrisonburg VA June9-16 The Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival is a week-long summer music festival devoted to promoting an appreciation and understanding of the music of Bach and a featured composer, country, era or people.
Appalachian Festival Beckley WV August23-25 The 17th Annual Appalachian Festival is three big days packed with arts, crafts, entertainment, music, food and fun!
Golden Delicious Festival Clay WV August30-September1 The Golden Delicious is the State Fruit of West Virginia. Clay County is the birthplace of the golden delicious. Antique Car Show, Art Auction Baking Contest,
5K Run/Walk, Golf Tournament.
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