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NEW YORK CENTRAL RAIL MUSEUM
721 S. MAIN ST.
P.O. BOX 1708
ELKHART, INDIANA 46515 -
Location: THE MUSEUM IS ON STATE ROAD 19 SO, WHEN YOU EXIT I80 THEN HWY 19 TO ELKHART./I90
Phone: 574-294-3001
Description:
- DIESEL EXCURSIONS NARROW GAUGE (24 IN.)
- RAILROAD MUSEUM
- MODEL RAILROAD
Web Site NEW YORK CENTRAL RAIL MUSEUM HOMEPAGE
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Comments/Directions:
The museum contains a large variety of NYC related memorabilia. Across the tracks is the old NYC station, which is still used by Amtrak. The beginnings of Norfolk Southern's Elkhart Yard may also be seen from the station, as well as the branch between the Chicago-Toledo main and NYC's old grade to Toledo and Kalamazoo. The hours are 10-5 Tues-Sat, 10-5 Sun. Closed Mondays and major holidays. Admission $5.00 - $4.00 kids and seniors. Rail engines on display: a 1940 L3a Mohawk (4-8-2), a 1953 E-8 diesel electric, and a 1939 GG-1 electric. 35 pieces of rolling stock. Extensive running "O" gauge model train layout. Twenty two years of collected artifacts on rotating display. Movies,Pictures,Photos,China,operating Lights,Bells,Signals and tools are on display for you to enjoy. An average of 108-120 trains a day passing the National New York Central Railroad Museum in Elkhart, IN. Many activities and items for children to enjoy. Hope to see your soon
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Added 09/29/2002
Updated 04/04/2010
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