Each day participants will get a clue. You can find those clues by checking back on this blog or through the Museum’s social media accounts on Facebook and Instagram. Clues post at 1:30 p.m. CST. If you are using social media, we ask you to keep your answers secret and please do NOT post them…
When was the last time you saw, no, experienced, a real, live, steam locomotive? Some of you may never have had the pleasure. Others among us will remember working aboard these fire-breathing beasts. The steam locomotive has long-vanished from the American landscape. Trains, railroads in general, are no longer part of what we experience every…
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As talk of reducing pollution and greenhouse gases continues, railroads strive to make their industry eco-friendlier and increase the use of technology needed to reduce their carbon footprint on the environment. We will explore how fuel efficiency, practicing sustainability, and using alternative resources—which enable the railroad industry to accomplish its goal of reducing emissions—save time,…
Imagine the finest dining experience you ever had. Now transfer that experience into an early 1900s railroad car. Dining in a railroad car was a one-of-a-kind experience. Its class and sophistication were competing forces between rail lines for the best service provided and the dishes were contending with five-star restaurants from coast to coast. Everything…
We all know the old, tried, and sometimes true saying “Bigger is Better.” Yes, a significantly enlarged bowl of ice cream on a hot summer day is for sure better. Finding out that your car repair bill is larger than anticipated … well, not so good. In the late 1930s, bigger was better in the…
As we prepare to mark this year’s edition of that most joyous day when we all discover just a wee bit of our heritage hails from the Emerald Isle, allow me to provide you with a few new bits of trivia to toss about over your pints. My Irish friends, take the word of Bobby…
Member Names: Tenille, Dustin, Remington, and Pryor P. What made you become a member at the National Railroad Museum? We were given a family membership as a gift 3 years ago and it has been an absolute blessing. What is your favorite part of being a member at the museum? Hearing my son talk about…
Pets are an important part of our lives. We want everyone to enjoy their visit to the National Railroad Museum. For the safety of our patrons and their pets, we do not allow dogs into the Museum buildings, grounds, or any train. If you are traveling with your pets, here is a list of area…
There are many benefits to volunteering. Two of the most important benefits is the impact it has on your physical and mental health. According to study done at the University of Michigan, individuals who volunteer tend to live longer than those who don’t. But it’s not just longevity that’s a benefit. Here are a few…
