Electric Railways Museum of Piraeus, Railway museum in Piraeus, Greece
The Electric Railways Museum of Piraeus is a railway museum in this port city that displays vintage trains, technical equipment, and operational documents from the local rail lines. The collection shows the different machines and devices that were used for rail transport in this region over many decades.
The railway between Athens and Piraeus started in the late 19th century and later modernized into an electric system. The museum was established in 2005 inside the former postal building at the railway station and has preserved this history since then.
The museum maintains records of the Athens-Piraeus Railway and Hellenic Electric Railways, documenting the evolution of local transportation methods across generations.
The museum sits near the coast by the railway station and opens on weekdays with guided tours available. Plan to visit in the morning when you have more time to explore the exhibits.
The collection includes 2000 railway artifacts and 3000 books and leaflets that detail the technical advancement of electric rail systems in Greece.
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