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Train Museum, Railway heritage museum in Engenho de Dentro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

The Train Museum contains railway artifacts, historic locomotives, mechanical equipment, station clocks, and original lighting systems from Brazilian railway stations.

The museum opened in 1984 in a former paint workshop of Pedro II Railway and reopened in 2013 after extensive restoration by IPHAN.

The collection features the Baroneza steam locomotive from 1854, imperial carriages from 1886, and the presidential car used by Getulio Vargas.

Located near Nilton Santos Stadium, the museum opens Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 to 12:00 and 13:30 to 16:00, Saturday from 13:00 to 17:00.

The Belgian-made imperial carriage, used by Emperor Pedro II for his trips to Petropolis, displays intricate craftsmanship from 1886.

Location: Rio de Janeiro

Website: http://www.rffsa.gov.br/principal/museu.htm

Operator: IPHAN

Opening Hours: Terça-feira-Sexta-feira 10:00-12:00, 13:30-16:00; Sábado 13:00-17:00; Feriados off

Phone: +552122695545;+552122337483

Email: museudotrem@rffsa.gov.br

Website: http://rffsa.gov.br/principal/museu.htm

GPS coordinates: -22.89483,-43.29139

Latest update: March 4, 2025 14:56

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