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Missouri - St. Louis Union Station
St. Louis, MO - St. Louis Union Station, once the largest and busiest passenger rail terminal in the world, is now one of America's great marketplaces. Today, this 106 year old National Historic Landmark of unmatched beauty and elegance has been dramatically restored and redeveloped as a dynamic mixed-use project that includes great shopping, delicious dining and fabulous entertainment.
St. Louis Union Station houses a 539 room Hyatt Regency Hotel, a 10-screen movie theater, luxury offices, a lake, four active train tracks and a plaza for festivals, concerts and other special events.
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Montana - Alder Gulch Short Line Railroad
Virginia City, MT - The Alder Gulch Shortline is a 30-inch narrow gauge tourist railroad now owned by the State of Montana. This unique railroad, built on dredge tailings along Alder Gulch, connects Virginia City and Nevada City with a one and a half mile mainline. The little railroad was built in 1964 by local entrepreneur, Charlie Bovey, who had dreams of extending the line into the town of Alder, eight miles to the west.
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Montana - Charlie Russell Chew Choo
Lewiston, MT - Join us for a spectacular evening as we travel through the mountains and prairies of central Montana. Experience the beauty of the rolling hills, vast ranchlands and breathtaking sunsets of Big Sky Country. Wildlife abounds on this scenic 56 mile round trip journey, with a plentiful supply of antelope, eagles, deer, hawks and coyotes. Be sure to watch out for the masked bandits - rumor has it hold-ups can occur when you least expect them!
Crossing two historic trestles and passing through a half mile long tunnel, the three and one-half hour trip in climate-controlled, non-smoking coaches includes a full course prime rib dinner and dessert, no-host cash bar and music by local area entertainers. VIP Packages include priority boarding, preferred seating, a complimentary drink with dinner, a T-shirt and cinch sack.
Your journey begins northwest of Lewistown and follows the route of the old Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul, and Pacific railroad to Denton, MT and back again. The train travels on a spur track that was built in 1912-1913 connecting Lewistown and Great Falls.
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Montana - Historical Museum at Fort Missoula Drummond Depot
Missoula, MT - Drummond Depot 1910
Constructed in 1910, by the Chicago, Milwaukee, St.Paul and Pacific Railroad Company, this Milwaukee Road depot served the town of Drummond, about 60 miles southeast of Missoula. The depot was moved to the Fort in 1982 after the railroad closed its Montana operations. It has been restored with assistance from the Missoula Model Railroad Club. An exhibit inside the depot, including the John Barrows Memorial Ticket Office, interprets the history of railroad transportation in western Montana.
Engine No.7 1931
Engine No. 7 is a rare, Shay-type locomotive originally used by the Western Lumber Company of Milltown, Montana. It was later featured in the locally produced movie, Timberjack. It was donated to the museum by Champion International Inc. in 1989.
Trolley Barn 2007
The Trolley Barn houses the Museum's restored interurban streetcar that ran from Fort Missoula to Bonner from 1912 to 1932; a 1918 American-La France fire engine; and the Blackfoot Stagecoach.
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Montana - Livingston Depot
The Historic Depot at Livingston was built in 1902 as the Norhtern Pacifics Railroad's original access to Yellowstone National Park. The majestic colonnade and ornate architectural details greeted travelers until 1979 when AMTRAK suspended passenger service to southern Montana. Burlington Northern, successor to Northern Pacific, used the building as office space until donating it to the City of Livingsotn in 1985.
Two years and $800,000 later, the restored depot opened as a museum operated by the Livingston Depot Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving this monument to Livingston's past.
The Depot Center Museum operates from May to October, providing historic and cultural programs for the benefit of Park County residents and visitors form around the world. In the winter months, the Depot seves as a community cultural center, hosting such diverse events as concerts, banquets, holiday programs, and weddings.
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Montana - Upper Musselshell Museum
Harlowton, MT - The largest HO scale collection of Milwaukee Road models in the United States tells the story of railroads in Central Montana including the Montana Railroad (the Jawbone), the Milwaukee Road, the White Sulphur Springs & Yellowstone Park Railroad, the BNSF and Montana Rail Link.
This collection includes over 550 models some 450 models of the Milwaukee Road are found here. It is the largest collection of Milwaukee Road models in the United States today.
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Nebraska - Cody Park Railroad Museum
North Platte, NE - Cody Park Railroad Museum.
Hands on display of historic railroad artifacts.
For hands-on railroad enthusiasts, the Cody Park Railroad Museum is a must! The only Challenger 3900 series steam locomotive on public display is located right here in North Platte, a city born in 1866 when the Union Pacific stretched its rails across the prairie, racing to complete the first transcontinental railroad.
Accompanying the 3977 is Unit 6922, one of the 6900 series diesel locomotives, the largest ever made. These two behemoths have a combined horsepower of more than 12,000! Also to be seen is a fully restored railroad depot, several rail cars and a caboose.
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Nebraska - Durham Museum at Omaha Union Station
Omaha, NE - Beautiful architecture blends with memories of a time gone by at The Durham Museum. Making its home in one of Omaha's most unique treasures, Union Station, The Durham Museum offers a fascinating look at the history of the region and offers a broad-range of traveling exhibits covering subjects ranging from history and culture, to science, industry and more through our affiliation with the Smithsonian Institution and strong ties with the Library of Congress, National Archives and the Field Museum.
Union Station opened its doors to the public on January 15, 1931, as one of the finest of Art Deco architecture in the United States. This magnificent facility served millions of rail travelers and was well-known for its modern amenities and lavish style.
Today, Union Station serves as the home of The Durham Museum, and its grandeur has not diminished with time. In fact, this building shines brighter than ever and continues to welcome visitors from around the globe.
The Trish & Dick Davidson Gallery has a variety of transportation and commerce exhibits. From railcars to retail, these exhibits offer opportunities for all ages to explore, discover and remember. Artifacts make history real by telling stories and reflecting changes. Stroll through the following train cars and see the elegance of train travel of days gone by.
Union Pacific 1243 Steam Locomotive (c1890)
Union Pacific 25559 Caboose (1962)
Union Pacific 1202 Pullman National Command Sleeper (1956)
Southern Pacific 2986 Lounge Car (1949)
Pullman Cornhusker Car (1924)
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Nebraska - Durham Western Heritage Museum
The Durham Western Heritage Museum offers unique, hands-on learning for people of all ages. Examine photographs, explore Omaha's history and see one of our special exhibitions.
Explore Omaha of years past, as you learn through today's technology. Throughout the museum you'll find touch screens that teach you about Omaha's neighborhoods, notable citizens and interesting historical facts.
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