Looking for a museum

Posted by Anonymous

on Sat, Jan 3 2004 10:04 AM

I am looking for a museum where I can take my son to see an articulated train like the challenger. Does anyone know of a museum that has one? Thanks in advance, JA

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Posted by michaelstevens

on Sat, Jan 3 2004 1:03 PM

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Welcome to the forums JA

You'll get better results if you specify your part of the World.

There are railroad museums (with steam locos) all over the US e.g.

[8D] Mike in Philly.

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Posted by Big_Boy_4005

on Sat, Jan 3 2004 1:35 PM

Of the 25 Union Pacific Big Boys made, almost half are in museums, scattered around the country, and there is still an operating Challenger. I had an opportunity two summers ago to see 3985 in action, when it visited the Twin Cities. I'm not a big fan of steam, but I WAS IMPRESSED.

Duluth Minnesota has a railroad museum that features a DM&IR Yellowstone as an animated display.

Mike is right, tell us where you are, and we can tell you where to go to see one.

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Posted by Anonymous

on Sat, Jan 3 2004 6:04 PM

We are in Indiana, though willing to travel just about anywhere. I received a reply from someone that Steamtown PA has one, and that's fairly close. Though it seams that I am located close to a lot of train action. Thanks all, JA

Posted by Anonymous

on Sat, Jan 3 2004 6:31 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by jalumbaugh

I am looking for a museum where I can take my son to see an articulated train like the challenger. Does anyone know of a museum that has one? Thanks in advance, JA

Welcome to the forums [:)]

How about one actually under steam [?] [:D]

Check out the schedule and see if there is anyway you can see it in St. Louis. This might be the closest city to you where it will be.

http://www.upsteam.com/schedule.html

Posted by timthechef

on Sat, Jan 3 2004 7:03 PM

The B&O roundhouse Museum in Baltimore has a Allegany on display and you can go into the cab of the engine. Chech their web site to see if they are open, the roof caved in under heavy snow last year and I'm not sure if they are still open for business.

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Posted by SSW9389

on Sat, Jan 3 2004 8:55 PM

The National Museum of Transportation in Kirkwood, MO has a Big Boy UP #4006 and
N & W Y6a #2156. Also quite a collection of other railroad equipment on display. Kirkwood is just outside of St. Louis.

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Posted by SSW9389

on Sat, Jan 3 2004 8:57 PM

UP Challenger #3977 is stuffed and mounted in Cody Park in North Platte, Nebraska.

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Posted by JoeKoh

on Sun, Jan 4 2004 5:52 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by jalumbaugh

We are in Indiana, though willing to travel just about anywhere. I received a reply from someone that Steamtown PA has one, and that's fairly close. Though it seams that I am located close to a lot of train action. Thanks all, JA

have you checked with the ftwayne historical rr society?
welcome to the forums too [:)]
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Joe

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Posted by joseph2

on Sun, Jan 4 2004 6:08 AM

I think the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn,Michigan has a C&O 2-6-6-6 Alegehenny.I saw one there back in 1975.I also live in Indiana.