North Carolina Transportation Museum |
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411 S Salisbury Ave. Spencer, NC 28159(704) 636-2889 |
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Interspersed among three buildings are the exhibits of the North Carolina Transportation Museum, including a train depot, antique automobiles, 25 locomotives and dozens of rail cars. Once the Southern Railway Company's largest steam locomotive repair facility, the 57-acre site in Spencer is now the museum's home. A relaxing narrated 25-minute train ride of the site is offered, as is a ride on the station's turntable.
Open Apr - Oct: Mon. - Sat., 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Sun., 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Nov - Mar: Tue. - Sat., 10:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m.; Sun., 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.; Closed on Mon. Please see train ride schedule at website.
Exhibits are free. Train Rides: Adults $6; Children 3-12 and Seniors 60+ $5; Children under 3 are free.
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