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General Information About the Museum

The San Diego Model Railroad Museum is spread across 27.000 square feet and is the home of some of the largest HO and N scale layouts. This is one of the biggest indoor exhibits in the Northern part of the country. It is located in Balboa Park and is a major attraction there. Visitors can visit the museum from Tuesday to Friday at 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekends. The museum remains closed on Mondays. 

The museum features both indoor and outdoor exhibits and is spanned in the heart of natural beauty with a magnificent backdrop of Balboa Park. Schools and educational institutes conduct educational program visits to the San Diego Railroad museum as it sparks critical thinking and creativity when they see the trains passing through the twist, turn, and tunnel. … Read More

A visit to the rail museum, especially for children, improves the knowledge about how rails changed the day-to-day lives of people across the world. Rail museum usually exhibits age-old locomotives like a steam engine that are not in use today, but they have a glorious history. Visiting rail museums is actually a kid’s delight as it fun learning of the past of railways. San Francisco Rail Museum is located in the south of the market area and exhibits antique streetcars. This museum is the project of Market Street Railway that is influential in restoring vintage vehicles. 

General Information About the San Francisco Railway Museum

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The Museum

Rails have played a major role in transforming modern life, and it is the major mode of transportation connecting people from different parts. California State Railroad Museum is a great way to experience the age-old railroad cars and locomotives that have played an important role in the railroad history of California and the West.

Visiting the museum will allow you to witness 21 meticulously restored locomotives, cars, and various exhibits. Here you will understand the role of rails and locomotives in shaping people’s lives. The museum illustrates the effect and impact of trains on people’s lives, economy, and the unique culture of California and the West.

The museum was first opened for public in 1976 and is spread over 225,000 square feet. More than 500,000 visitors from all over the world flock-in annually to visit this world-renowned facility. … Read More