Central of Georgia Depot and Trainshed, Railroad museum and historic building complex in historic downtown Savannah, United States.
Description
The Central of Georgia Depot and Trainshed is a railroad museum and historic building complex in downtown Savannah. The facility houses a roundhouse, machine shop, blacksmith shop, multiple authentic locomotives, and a working turntable for turning trains.
History
The depot was built in 1860 and served as the main repair workshop for the Central of Georgia Railway's locomotives and cars. The facility closed in 1963 but was later restored and reopened to the public as a museum.
Culture
The site shows how railroads shaped the local economy and daily movement in Georgia. Visitors can see how workers once maintained and repaired trains, bringing the industrial work of that era to life.
Practical
The museum is easily accessible on foot from Savannah's historic district and sits in a well-signposted location. Visitors should wear appropriate shoes since much of the grounds consist of gravel and uneven surfaces.
Did you know?
The complex houses one of the oldest portable steam engines in America, a saddle tank locomotive from the early railroad era. This rare example shows the variety of machine types used in the 19th century for different tasks.
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