Memphis Railroad & Trolley Museum

The Memphis Railroad & Trolley Museum displays railroad artifacts, model trains, and trolley exhibits on the ground floor of the Central Station building. The collection documents the technical development of these transportation systems that shaped Memphis.

The museum opened in 2012 and documents the development of rail transportation that made Memphis a major distribution center during the 1800s. The collection tells the story of how this infrastructure shaped the city's economic growth.

The exhibits show how railroads and trolleys shaped daily life in Memphis and connected people across different parts of the city. Visitors can see the role these services played in bringing the community together.

The museum is located downtown and is easily reached by the MATA Trolley Main Street Line. Visitors can use the trolley service to reach the location and explore the surrounding area.

Volunteers operate detailed model train dioramas that recreate specific periods of Memphis railroad operations and infrastructure. These miniature scenes show how train stations and rail yards looked and functioned during different eras.

Location: Tennessee

Inception: 2012

Website: http://mrtm.org

GPS coordinates: 35.13234,-90.05912

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:44