Trains have played a significant role in New Jersey’s history. The railroad helped to open the west and brought new life to small towns across the country. It’s not surprising that many people have an interest in learning more about these historic trains and the history of the railroad. If you are interested in trains and want to take a trip back in time, then there are several train museums nj that will be perfect for your visit.
The Black River & Western Railroad is an independent railroad museum located in Hunterdon County in New Jersey. The museum is home to a large model railway, with over 8 miles of track and great scenic views for the trains to run through. The museum also features a 94 room dollhouse, dozens of different dolls from around the world, and much more! The one day ticket to this wonderland museum is a great deal and will give you access to all of the exhibits.
In addition to exhibiting models and railway equipment the museum is also home to some of the largest passenger cars from the railroad era in America. This is the largest collection of these cars in the state and a must-see attraction for any train enthusiast. The museum also hosts special events throughout the year for people to enjoy riding on the trains and experiencing the museum first hand. These events may require tickets to be purchased in advance and are priced accordingly.
Another important feature of the museum is their extensive collection of railroad artifacts that are on display. This includes items from the rail road’s earliest years as well as items from more recent times. The collection includes all sorts of items that help to illustrate how the rail roads operated and the way that they were able to transport goods, passengers, and mail. This is a wonderful way to see how the railroad was a vital part of the communities and how things have changed over time.
During my visit I spent about three hours at the museum because of the fantastic tour given by one of the volunteers. He gave me a very detailed tour of all the different cars that are in the collection and how they are being preserved. I found the whole experience to be extremely fascinating.
The museum is a member of the United Railroad Historical Society of New Jersey which is a nonprofit organization that helps preserve train artifacts for future generations to enjoy. It is made up of members from various railroad historical societies and allows them to speak with one voice to preserve key railroad items. The society also supports many other organizations that have the same goal.
The Whippany Railway Museum is a railroad museum in Morris County that opened in 1965 and is dedicated to steam-powered “excursion” trains. The museum is home to a very impressive collection of historic railway cars and has proved that it is possible to keep a heritage railroad alive in modern times.
