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Rock Island Depot Railroad Museum

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5 Reviews

#6 of 14 things to do in Fairbury

Museums, Specialty Museums

910 Second Street, Fairbury, NE 68352

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“Roadtrip to Fairbury”

We took a small roundtrip to Fairbury. We went to this museum and were not disappointed. No cost... read more

Reviewed March 21, 2017

trooper198

Lincoln, Nebraska

“MUST SEE in Fairbury, NE”

Railroad history at its finest at original depot, benches to sit and ponder what it was like years... read more

Reviewed October 28, 2018

funtimes20192

Kansas City, Missouri

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4.0 5 reviews

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Oct 28, 2018

“MUST SEE in Fairbury, NE”

Aug 8, 2017

“A view into our history”

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910 Second Street, Fairbury, NE 68352

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funtimes20192

Kansas City, Missouri

16140

Reviewed October 28, 2018

MUST SEE in Fairbury, NE

Railroad history at its finest at original depot, benches to sit and ponder what it was like years ago when people traveled by train, and two stories to explore; plus, the model train display on the second floor. The volunteers are excellent and donations keep...More

Date of experience: October 2018

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AAVAAV

Farmington Hills, Michigan

419

Reviewed August 8, 2017 via mobile

A view into our history

Take some time to visit the Rock Island Depot museum and learn about train history in the area. Lots of interesting things to see.

Date of experience: August 2017

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trooper198

Lincoln, Nebraska

460138

Reviewed March 21, 2017

Roadtrip to Fairbury

We took a small roundtrip to Fairbury. We went to this museum and were not disappointed. No cost to get in but a donation if so desired. Wonderful experience with the way life was back in the railroad days. Lots of pictures, display items, and...More

Date of experience: March 2017

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NEofAZ

Yuma, Arizona

795154

Reviewed June 8, 2016

Old two story museum

Nice photo op at entrance where you can get a nice picture of the railroad crossing sign, part of the garden and part of the front of the station and side with the name "Fairbury" showing. the museum works on donations. most f it is...More

Date of experience: May 2016

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Douglas8098

Fairbury, Nebraska

425154

Reviewed June 14, 2015

Emphasizes the importance of the Railroad to Fairbury

I am a fan of historical sites and antiques A tour of the Railroad museum will give your your fill of both As far as Fairbury is concerned, this is like the Fairbury Museum. It gives you a history of the Railroad's importance in this...More

Date of experience: August 2014

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