QUOTE: Originally posted by dblstack Welcome - not as familiar w/ RR museums in that area, but if you want to see a lot of current freight action you have 2 really good choices, each about 2-3 hrs away from you. You could either drive up to Clovis, NM on the BNSF to see around 100 trains per day. Clovis is a key mixing center for BNSF where they do a lot of block swaps. Almost all trains from California to TX, Memphis, Chicago, KC and points east pass throught Clovis. The other option is to go just West of El Paso on the UP RR. Right along I-10 the UP Sunset Route connects So. Cal w/ all UP points in Texas as well as KC, Memphis, ST. Louis and some Chicago traffic. East of El Paso it splits to multiple routes, but on the west side, you get all the action on one route (see the Deming, NM area.) Expect about 45 trains per day there. Hope that helps, Stack.
QUOTE: Originally posted by trainjunky29 Dear Mudchicken, Only a 2-10-4 in Santa Fe (5030). Albuquerque has 4-8-4 2926, undergoing restoration. The group's website is www.nmrhs.org. Sincerely, Daniel Parks
Originally posted by C40-2 [ Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply eolafan Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Aurora, IL 4,515 posts Posted by eolafan on Friday, November 25, 2005 9:19 AM There is a museum in connection with a park in Dallas that has a DDA40X and other great pieces, very close to downtown. Eolafan (a.k.a. Jim) Reply passengerfan Member sinceMarch 2004 From: Central Valley California 2,841 posts Posted by passengerfan on Friday, November 25, 2005 8:09 AM C40-2 It is my understanding their is a very active group in Albuquerque that is restoring a Santa Fe Northern. Knowing several other groups they probably could use a few more volunteers to get the work done. There is a Museum site on the Classic Trains forum that might be helpful. One of the members of the Northern restoration posts almost weekly pictures of the progress on the big Northern. Reply edbenton Member sinceSeptember 2002 From: Back home on the Chi to KC racetrack 2,011 posts Posted by edbenton on Friday, November 25, 2005 7:51 AM Clovis NM has an old depot full of old pics and other suff plus it is full of model trains and also is right next to the old ATSF transcon. Always at war with those that think OTR trucking is EASY. Reply edblysard Member sinceMarch 2002 9,265 posts Posted by edblysard on Friday, November 25, 2005 7:14 AM The Galveston RR museum has a pretty good collection of locomotives and rolling stock. Ed 23 17 46 11 Reply JoeKoh Member sinceApril 2003 From: Defiance Ohio 13,310 posts Posted by JoeKoh on Friday, November 25, 2005 5:05 AM hey welcome to the forums!!!!! on this page go up to the magazine list and click on trains.once your on that page click museums historical societies.it will come up with a map of the US. click on the state you want and presto there is your info.(with addresses and phone numbers)and thank trains for doing the research and enjoy your trip. stay safe joe Deshler Ohio-crossroads of the B&O Matt eats your fries.YUM! Clinton st viaduct undefeated against too tall trucks!!!(voted to be called the "Clinton St. can opener"). Reply Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Railroad Museum w/ Locomotives Posted by Anonymous on Friday, November 25, 2005 12:48 AM Can anyone please tell me of a GOOD RR museum in either New Mexico or Texas. I'm new to the area and would like to check one out. Reply Edit Join our Community! Our community is FREE to join. To participate you must either login or register for an account. Login » Register » Search the Community Newsletter Sign-Up By signing up you may also receive occasional reader surveys and special offers from Trains magazine.Please view our privacy policy More great sites from Kalmbach Media Terms Of Use | Privacy Policy | Copyright Policy
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