We always make this a 1 hour stop on our way down I-81. It's a little out of the way but with 3 boys, we need them to run out energy climbing up and down the trains. I prefer the car exhibit but I'm more into social history than train mania. Theres a small playground and some vending machines. If... more

The only exhibits it had worth seeing were the J and A class locomotives. The other railroad cars were run down and would have been more at home in a junk yard. The car collection had only a few vehicles, which were neither rare nor meticulously restored (ie a 1976 Mercedes SL). There were an extensive collection of circus minatures... more

Taking Hwy 581 at exit 6 and follow the GPS to this museum no problem. It is about $7 per adult (I don't like this, but adult means older than 12 years) and $5 per kid to get in. We got the AAA membership, so it is 20% off, that's good. The entrance of the museum looks moderate but not... more

This museum has a great variety of locomotives and cars! The famous "J" class 4-8-4 steam locomotive #611 is on display (it is the only survivor of that class which pulled the best N&W passenger trains in the 40s and 50s and was used for steam excursions until 1994). The aviation exhibit is underway, as are some other parts. Worth... more