Miaoli Railway Museum, Railway transportation museum in Miaoli City, Taiwan.
The Miaoli Railway Museum is a public building in Miaoli City displaying locomotives, passenger cars, and operational equipment from different railway eras. The exhibits cover narrow-gauge trains, sugar railway locomotives, and standard railway vehicles preserved and presented on an expansive site.
The museum was created in the 1990s to preserve Taiwan's railway history after many older lines were shut down. It documents the development from early railway expansion during industrialization to the nation's modern rail systems.
The museum shows how railways changed daily life and commerce in Taiwan, connecting distant communities and enabling trade across the island. Visitors see how people once traveled and understand the importance of rail networks to the nation's growth.
The museum sits within walking distance of Miaoli Station and is well marked with directional signs and information boards. Plan for about 90 minutes to tour the grounds, and wear comfortable shoes since much of the space is outdoors.
The museum preserves rare narrow-gauge locomotives, including equipment from the famous Alishan mountain railway, which rarely operates today. These vehicles display specialized engineering designed for Taiwan's mountainous terrain.
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