Railroad and Transportation Museum of El Paso, Railroad museum in El Paso, United States
The Railroad and Transportation Museum showcases extensive collections of railway artifacts, historic photographs, and documents that detail El Paso's transportation evolution.
The museum preserves the 1857 El Paso and Southwestern Railroad's Locomotive Number 1, which stands as the oldest steam engine in the western United States.
Through educational programs and exhibits, the museum demonstrates how the railroad system influenced the growth and development of El Paso's communities.
While the main facility relocates to a new site, visitors can still view the Locomotive Number 1 exhibit and contact staff at (915) 422-3420 for guided tours.
The museum maintains partnerships with multiple railway organizations, including the Southwest Chapter of the Railway & Locomotive Historical Society and local preservation societies.
Inception: 2006
Website: http://trainweb.org
GPS coordinates: 31.75640,-106.49270
Latest update: March 3, 2025 13:37
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