Railroad Museum of Oklahoma

The Railroad Museum of Oklahoma in Enid is a railway museum displaying over 1,000 pieces of dining car porcelain, silverware, and extensive collections of railroad equipment and memorabilia. The collection covers all aspects of rail operations and provides a complete overview of the material culture of American railroad transportation.

The museum building was originally a Santa Fe Railroad freight depot from the 1920s that sat vacant for 25 years. After restoration, it opened as a museum in 1989 and has preserved the region's railroad history since then.

The museum shows the importance of rail transport to Oklahoma's growth through original uniforms, working telegraph systems, and operational model train layouts that give visitors insight into the daily lives of railroad workers.

The museum is walkable and located in downtown Enid, which makes parking and navigation straightforward. Visitors should allow time to explore the nine different freight cars and operating locomotives on the grounds.

The museum operates a functioning 50-ton General Electric switching locomotive that is actually used to move railroad cars on the grounds. This locomotive is rarely seen at other museums, which typically display only static pieces.

Location: Oklahoma

Inception: April 27, 1989

Website: https://railroadmuseumofoklahoma.org

GPS coordinates: 36.40390,-97.88190

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:06