North Carolina Transportation Museum, Transport museum in Spencer, North Carolina, United States.
The North Carolina Transportation Museum extends across former Spencer Shops property, displaying locomotives, vintage automobiles, and aircraft in multiple historic buildings.
Southern Railway established Spencer Shops in 1896 as its primary steam locomotive repair facility in the southeastern United States, which operated until the 1960s.
The museum maintains North and South Carolina's largest collection of railway artifacts, including passenger cars and engines that represent regional transportation development.
The museum offers train rides, guided tours, and special events throughout the year, with different admission rates for adults, seniors, military personnel, and children.
The Bob Julian Roundhouse stands as North America's largest remaining roundhouse structure, containing vintage locomotives and a full-scale Wright Flyer replica.
Location: North Carolina
Location: Spencer
Inception: 1982
Website: http://nctrans.org
GPS coordinates: 35.68690,-80.43610
Latest update: May 11, 2025 09:20
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