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Exhibition of Amtrak History

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Exhibition of Amtrak History
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Two former Amtrak material-handling cars have been turned into a special exhibit detailing the passenger train operator’s history from 1971 to present. See Amtrak railroad dining car memorabilia, promotional items, posters, and much more. A rail enthusiast could spend a few hours at this site.
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Karen V
Pella, Iowa162 contributions
Interesting and Educational of Amtrak through the years!
Sep 2020
Interesting memories of Amtrak and Rail Road items from years back. The working model train display was fun to 'operate', and also educational. Was neat to actually be inside real RR cars for the displays. Free and easy to walk to from the Depot Inn. Great for RR enthusiasts and history lovers as well!
Written October 5, 2020
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Patricia C
California32 contributions
Nice little museum adjacent to Depot Inn & Suites
Oct 2019
This is a railfan museum. If you're not a railfan you won't like it, but we enjoyed it. It only takes a few minutes to see the exhibits. It's a one minute walk from the hotel.
Written October 19, 2019
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Traintravel1
Peoria, Illinois34 contributions
You like trains...
Jul 2021
The Amtrak cars on site were really nice to see. Pictures of trains located inside Depot Inn were very interesting !
Written July 12, 2021
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Reform676
Missouri5 contributions
Rail cars temporarily closed
Aug 2021 • Couples
We were a bit disappointed as the rail cars weren’t open. They are closed because they are being relocated down the street in the near future. We were able to look at RR memorabilia located in the hallways of the Depot Inn hotel. It just wasn’t what we expected.
Written August 18, 2021
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David Siteman
Pleasant View, TN7 contributions
Museum at the Depot In
Aug 2020 • Solo
It’s very interesting to see all of the vintage memorabilia of train travel. There’s also a fun train layout to run inside.
Written August 14, 2020
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Amie L
Liberty, MO11 contributions
Fun to do
Jul 2020 • Couples
It's very advertisement heavy but it's an interesting walkthrough. Would like to have audio added in the event someone might want more info.
Written July 28, 2020
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Amy D
Seymour, IA24 contributions
Educational
Jun 2020 • Couples
Very interesting display!! It is well arranged and is interesting to see the changes of Amtrak over the years. The highlight is the model train display with all the moving parts - fun to watch!
Written June 17, 2020
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Barbara M
Winfield, MO39 contributions
Amtrak Mini Museum at it's best
Oct 2019
While staying at the Depot Inn & Suites we learned of the Amtrak Exhibit. What a treat. Two box cars filled with Amtrak Train Memorabilia, is interesting for kids from 2 to 102+. It was free for the enjoyment. A whole model train exhibit with two trains making their runs through the mountains and towns.
You will not be disappointed.
Written October 26, 2019
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georgina201
4 contributions
A little bit of Amtrak history!
Aug 2019
A nice little surprise at the Depot inn a nice little collection of Amtrak history from posters to merchandise!
Written August 27, 2019
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Bri C
10 contributions
well maintained
Aug 2019
This was more for the adults of the group, but it had a neat array of memorabilia to look at, and the kids enjoyed watching the model train set up!
Written August 14, 2019
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