Travel Town Museum, Railroad museum in Griffith Park, Los Angeles, United States
Description
Travel Town Museum is a railroad collection in Griffith Park displaying about 43 full-scale locomotives, passenger cars, and freight equipment. The machines are spread across outdoor grounds and covered exhibition areas where you can see them up close.
History
The museum started in 1952 when a city employee and railroad enthusiasts obtained two locomotives from the Los Angeles Harbor Department. This beginning led to the collection growing into what visitors see today.
Culture
The place reflects a passion for railroads that shaped Southern California during the late 1800s and early 1900s. Walking through the grounds, you sense how trains became central to the region's growth and identity.
Practical
The museum sits in Griffith Park and is easy to reach; wear comfortable shoes since the grounds are somewhat uneven. The train rides for visitors are popular, so arriving early in the morning helps you avoid long waits.
Did you know?
The museum features a cut-away boiler that shows visitors what the inside of a locomotive looks like in detail. A local club also operates a model railroad layout where tiny trains travel through a miniature landscape.
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