Lincoln Train Museum
Lincoln Train Museum
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Celebrating the history and the heroes of America with Abraham Lincoln! Experience the spirit of the men and women who achieved our American independence and freedoms as you ride the rails with Abraham Lincoln at the Lincoln Train museum! Journey with Gettysburg's beloved Jim Getty portraying President Abraham Lincoln as he walks with you through the history of our nation. Experience our operating train layout presenting President Lincoln's funeral journey from Washington DC to Springfield Illinois. Board our simulated funeral train car, The United States, where President Abraham Lincoln's spirit pays tribute to the American heroes and citizens who made our nation what it is and encourages future generations to "Keep the Spirit" of our nation alive. We present displays and historic artifacts of Abraham Lincoln, our native lands and the Wild West with its struggles, heroes and horses. We explore memorabilia of our sports figures and Hollywood stars. We recall the battles and wars our nation has endured and pay tribute to our heroes, the soldiers, veterans, law enforcement and EMS of our country. The museum offers the ideal opportunity to experience our nation's past while fostering an appreciation of our present and a rekindling of hope for our nation's future.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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Beth S
Connecticut, United States77 contributions
Jul 2021 • Friends
I don’t know what to say, but it’s not at all what we were expecting. Wish we had read reviews first!! The man who runs this place is clearly a wealthy of knowledge, with an extensive collection of many different pieces of history. The displays, however, have no cohesiveness, and very few of them have anything to do with Lincoln. The model train display needs some serious repairs. Just when we thought we had seen it all and were ready for the train ride, the man comes out and gathers us around a display of things that he had recovered diving in Florida that once again had nothing to do with Lincoln. And he gave us this 10 minute presentation barefoot, which was totally distracting! And then pointed out the book he wrote. And the train ride! Who insists everyone touches the same whistle before getting on the train with Covid still around, and then puts a reused hat on a kids head? The train ride was pretty realistic in feel, but it was just narrated by a Lincoln actor, but again had nothing to do with Lincoln. Overall, it was an incredibly strange experience!
Written July 19, 2021
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erbyjones
Northern Virginia, VA20 contributions
Oct 2020
I specifically wanted to give a review when I returned home. The owner/guide was literally barefoot the entire time. The lights were out in the store loaded with mediocre tourist stuff. The museum leads to a video history lesson given by a Lincoln actor. Patriotic but Corny. The museum has a huge train/town set in the middle of the room surrounded by various train history. Also, lots of unrelated train collections that are interesting: old movie posters, signed baseballs, military displays. The "train ride" is awful. Nothing really about Lincoln - but Lincoln gives a patriotic history of the U.S. Again, corny. $19.50 for 2 people. Over priced. Small kids might like the train set.
Written October 26, 2020
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Frankie
Clearwater, FL190 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
I’m surprised to see several disappointing reviews of this interactive museum. We were fortunate enough to visit with John, “the barefoot guy” and WOW is he interesting! Don’t let the lack of shoes fool you! He has taken the museum over from a friend who passed away, trying to preserve this nostalgic piece of history. It was actually heartbreaking to hear the struggle he was having to keep this place alive. The interactive “train ride” was one of the neatest things we did in Gettysburg. Keep in mind, we are a couple in our 50’s without children or grandchildren this visit. If you take the time to really look around the actual museum and to do the train ride (which sounds and feels very realistic), I think you will agree, it’s a pretty neat place and worth the visit. The video that plays during your “train ride” explains a part of history (that is quickly being forgotten) very clearly and simply, making it easy for young people to understand. Kids will definitely love the hands on experience. Adults will appreciate the history. We appreciate John striving to keep his friend’s dream alive! Visit the Lincoln Train Museum and make sure you time it to “ride the train”! Thank you, John!
Written October 27, 2023
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brettpee
Glenmoore, PA2 contributions
Aug 2020 • Family
I visited the train museum about a year ago and had a pleasant experience then. The guide was knowledgeable and very informative. This time however, I walked in with my 13yo son and I was told that I needed to purchase tickets. I informed that I was only looking around the gift shop and was told I still need to buy tickets. The person also was barefoot and not very professional. This is the first time I've ever been told I need to buy tickets to look around a store. This visit left a bad experience with me and my son and I doubt we'll ever revisit in the future.
Written September 26, 2020
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Lori Y
3 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
Wow! Simply wow! There is truly something for everyone here! Want to see the only surviving piece of the S.S. Maine? How about a lock of George Washington's hair? Maybe an antique pistol recovered from the deep? And train models,train layout, and the truly amazing train ride with President Lincoln! Youll click and clack your way (virtually,it never leaves the building!) With the train swaying and chugging along to President Lincoln's hometown! I honestly cant even begin to describe all of the exhibits, I couldnt do them justice! The gentleman at the museum was a rare breed in this day and age...a true gentleman! He made the exhibits come to life! He has incredible stories to tell not just about President Lincoln but also about his life as a marine biologist and the exciting adventures he has had. This museum is an absolute MUST! Fun, entertaining and so educational! Thank you for a simply wonderful time!
Written July 8, 2023
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Tim M
Wilmington, DE1 contribution
Aug 2020
Did not know what to expect! I can tell you it was fantastic! The Lincoln actor I believe was from Gettysburg so I am sure that some sentimental value. The train ride is very well done. As for the creepy barefoot guy, he is a wealth of knowledge. I believe he was professional diver and cowboy. Has great stories and also knowledgeable on the Civil War. Great Dude! Defiantly going back this summer!
Written July 13, 2021
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Arlene R
Pittsburgh, PA110 contributions
Mar 2020 • Family
Train Museum next to our motel. Several kids wanted to explore and what a journey. Neat trip with President Lincoln's train ride home. Explains the stops of the Mourning Train as Lincoln was taken home with his son Will for burial. Neat shop to see interesting items.
Written March 16, 2020
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John
Wilkes-Barre, PA64 contributions
Oct 2020 • Couples
The gift shop is like a flea market in the dark because they have the lights off for some unknown reason. Museum was a disappointment. Trains do not work on display. Creepy barefoot guy that runs the place reminds me of Joe Biden. Overall with some improvements, this place could make be a nice tourist attraction.
Written October 10, 2020
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Sue A
Kane, PA100 contributions
Jul 2022 • Family
We went with expectations of the grandkids(2 & 4) having fun watching the trains.
We knew it was not going to be quite what we expected when we were greeted in the storefront/ junk store part of the museum by the barefoot owner.
The train sets didn’t seem to be working as well as they should-no whistle even.
The Lincoln train experience was a bit weird and the kids definitely didn’t enjoy that.
On the positive side they have lots of trains & memorabilia to look at.
Not sure it was worth the admission price though.
We knew it was not going to be quite what we expected when we were greeted in the storefront/ junk store part of the museum by the barefoot owner.
The train sets didn’t seem to be working as well as they should-no whistle even.
The Lincoln train experience was a bit weird and the kids definitely didn’t enjoy that.
On the positive side they have lots of trains & memorabilia to look at.
Not sure it was worth the admission price though.
Written July 9, 2022
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Heather A
Leavenworth, KS9 contributions
Aug 2020 • Couples
I would have liked this museum when I was a kid. The displays here are immaculate and so well thought out! There's a huge lay out of train tracks and trains here and they really work! We got to ride on Lincolns death train, there was a replica of his casket and the train was really cool too! It took less than 15 minutes to get on and off the train.
There's lots of cool antiques for sale in the front if the store too...
I had a great time here and I highly recommend everyone should go here!
There's lots of cool antiques for sale in the front if the store too...
I had a great time here and I highly recommend everyone should go here!
Written August 23, 2020
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