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.
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This museum is dedicated to preserving the history of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad and the history of railroading in the southeastern United States. The Wilmington Railroad Museum has extensive model railroad displays that include Lionel and H.O. scale model railroads. It also has a variety of exhibits that include folklore, ghost stories, railroad advertising, railroad police, railroad accidents and disasters. In addition, there is an exhibit of equipment and gear used by railroad workers which span well over a century.
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