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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• Lesson plan: Trade and Transportation in the United States Students will imagine what it would be like to operate a plane, train, or truck along a trade route across the United States.

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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.
• 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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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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