Western America Railroad Museum, Railroad museum in Barstow, United States.
The Western America Railroad Museum is a railroad museum in Barstow displaying locomotives, rail cars, and operational equipment in indoor and outdoor spaces. The facility houses a substantial collection of vehicles and technical objects representing different phases of railroad development.
The museum was established in 2001 within the historic Harvey House Railroad Depot, a significant building connected to the region's rail heritage. This location was chosen to preserve and share the railroad history of the Pacific Southwest with visitors.
The museum displays railroad uniforms, tickets, and personal items that show how trains changed daily life in the region. These objects help visitors understand the importance of rail transportation in shaping local communities.
The indoor spaces and gift shop are open Friday through Sunday, while the outdoor equipment can be viewed daily from dawn to dusk. Plan your visit based on whether you want to see the indoor displays or if daytime viewing of the grounds is sufficient.
The museum features two notable locomotives: the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway number 1460 and the Union Pacific EMD SD40-2 number 9950. These two machines represent different eras and railroad companies that shaped the development of the American rail network.
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