Railway Museum "Ing. Pedro C. Saccaggio", Railway museum in La Plata, Argentina
The Railway Museum Ing. Pedro C. Saccaggio exhibits a collection of locomotives, passenger cars, and railway equipment from different periods of Argentine transportation.
Established in 1996, the museum preserves the legacy of La Plata's railway development, which began with the North Missouri Railroad tracks in 1867.
The museum documents the evolution of transportation systems through exhibits that demonstrate how railways shaped the growth of Argentine communities.
Located in central La Plata, the museum provides free admission to visitors and offers self-guided tours through its historical railway collection.
The museum contains original artifacts from the 1887 combination passenger and freight depot that served as a vital transportation hub.
Location: La Plata
Inception: May 1, 1996
Official opening: May 1, 1996
Address: Calle 528 y las vías - La Plata, provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina (1900) 1900 1900
GPS coordinates: -34.89000,-57.97000
Latest update: March 3, 2025 11:35
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