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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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  • Encyclopedia Smithsonian Answers to frequently asked questions about the extensive collections of the Smithsonian Museums and links to resources on subjects from Anthropology to Zoology.

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  • Old Fort Railroad Museum: Old Fort, North Carolina has been undergoing a great renovation and the Depot is no exception. The Railroad Depot houses the Railroad Museum and contains memorabilia, tools, and furniture from the early railroad period.
  • 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.

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Built circa 1900, this structure features Victorian architecture and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was designed by T.B. Creel. The museum features railroad exhibits and artifacts from the Aberdeen & Rockfish Railroad and one of only two inspection cars left in the U.S. A renovated caboose sits on tracks nearby.

Located on the corner of Main Street and Sycamore Street in Aberdeen, Union Station Railroad Museum is open from 8 AM to 5 PM weekdays. Admission is Free. For more information or to schedule a visit, call (910) 944-5902.

See NC ECHO’s photographs of the Union Station Railroad Museum.

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