Railway Museum, Transportation museum in Zone 1, Guatemala City, Guatemala
The Railway Museum is a transportation and technology museum in Zone 1 of Guatemala City that houses steam locomotives, diesel engines, passenger cars, and railway equipment. The collection sits in the main station building and displays complete train sets with original dining cars and recreated administrative offices.
The first railway system in Guatemala started in 1884 when the first locomotive reached the capital and opened connections to trading ports. This rail network became the backbone of commerce and movement for people and goods during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
The collection shows how rail travel shaped life in Guatemala during the early twentieth century, from work spaces to passenger areas that reflected the social order of travelers. These settings tell the story of when railways connected the country and drove its economy forward.
The museum sits at 9a Avenida 18-03 in Zone 1 and offers guided tours during regular opening hours. Visitors should allow plenty of time to explore the large train sets thoroughly, as the spaces connect together and require significant walking.
The museum displays hand-drawn diagrams of historical train derailments, a rare record of railway engineering and its hazards from the early railway era. Steam Locomotive Number 34, one of the first engines to operate in Guatemala, also sits in the collection as a symbol of how modern transport began.
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