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National Railroad Museum and Hall of Fame
The railroad industry has always been important to the town of Hamlet and the museum celebrates this history. The Railroad Passenger Station is registered as a Historic Landmark and is said to be the most photographed station in the eastern United States.
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- National Railroad Museum Read about the earliest beginnings of railroad history in the United States, from steam engines to the first locomotives. Also learn about the growth of the industry, how trains helped build our nation, the golden era of railroads, and the future of railroading.
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- North Carolina Transportation Museum: All the details for your field trip to the museum. Or take a virtual trip and read about and explore the exhibits, including the Flue Shop, the Master Mechanic's Office, and the Robert Julian Roundhouse. Take a few minutes to watch the online video that explains the history of steam railroads in North Carolina.
- Wilmington Railroad Museum: Learn about the historical development of railroads in the Wilmington area with the eclectic collection of displays at the Wilmington Railroad Museum.
- Union Station Railroad Museum: The heritage of Moore County and the town of Aberdeen can be seen at this museum through its exhibits of memorabilia and artifacts.
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- Learn more about North Carolina, Richmond County, Victorian architecture, commerce, history, history museums, locomotives, trains, and transportation.
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The exhibits at the National Railroad Museum and Hall of Fame include photographs and maps, displays, a model railroad layout, and four pieces of rolling stock. The museum is located in the old Seaboard Air Line (SAL) Railway’s depot. It was built in 1900 and was the home of the North Carolina Division of SAL. A prime example of Victorian architecture, it is one of the most photographed stations in the eastern United States and is representative of the structures of that era.
The station is under renovation, but the museum has moved to a temporary location on Hamlet Avenue in Hamlet, North Carolina. It is open by appointment only. Call the City of Hamlet at (910) 582-2651. Admission is free.