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HISTORICAL MUSEUM AT FORT MISSOULA
BLDG. 322 FORT MISSOULA
MISSOULA, MONTANA 59804 -USA
Location: MISSOULA, MT
Phone: 406-728-3476
Description:
- RAILROAD RELATED MUSEUM
- LOCOMOTIVE(S) ON DISPLAY
- TROLLEY(S) ON DISPLAY
- RAILROAD DEPOT
- MODEL RAILROAD
Web Site HISTORICAL MUSEUM AT FORT MISSOULAHOMEPAGE
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Comments/Directions:
County Museum depicting Missoula County history with railroad displays including Willamette geared steam locomotive, logging cars, Missoula Street Ry, 1912 American Car Co.interurban, CMStP&P Drummond, MT depot.
Locomotive cab and Model RR layouts in Depot open for visits, 4th July & Forestry Day and Saturdays in June, July, August.
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Added 04/15/2003
Updated 04/01/2010
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COPPER KING EXPRESS
300 WEST COMMERCIAL AVENUE
ANACONDA, MONTANA -USA
Location: ANACONDA, MT
Phone: 877-563-5458
2nd Phone: 406 563 5458
Description:
- DIESEL EXCURSIONS STANDARD GAUGE
- RAILROAD MUSEUM
- RAILROAD MEMORABILIA ON DISPLAY
- RAIL PASSENGER SERVICE
Web Site COPPER KING EXPRESS HOMEPAGE
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Comments/Directions:
Ride the rails of the historic Butte, Anaconda and Pacific
Railway. Incorporated in 1892, the B.A.&P. operated between
the mining and smelting communities of Butte and Anaconda,
Montana. The B.A.&P. was the vital transportation link between
the two thriving cities. In 2006, Rarus will be launching the inaugural season of the Copper King Express. The passenger cars have been refurbished and will offer a historical narrative of our area's many attractions. The excursion train will operate a 36 mile round trip through scenic Durant Canyon and near many historic points of interest. The Copper King Express will operate from June to September on Saturdays. You can purchase tickets by either calling 1 877 563 5458 or on their website www.copperkingexpress.com
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Added 04/08/2006
Updated 01/10/2009
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PETER YEGEN JR. YELLOWSTONE COUNTY MUSEUM
1950 TERMINAL CIRCLE
BILLINGS, MONTANA 59105 -
Location: BILLINGS
Phone: 406-256-6811
2nd Phone: 406-250-0163
Description:
Web Site PETER YEGEN JR. YELLOWSTONE COUNTY MUSEUM HOMEPAGE
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Comments/Directions:
Located atop the rimrocks overlooking the city if Billings and the Yellowstone River Valley.
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Added 10/11/2002
Updated 12/19/2009
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WORLD MUSEUM OF MINING
BUTTE, MONTANA -USA
Location: BUTTE, MT
Description:
- RAILROAD ORIENTED TOURS
- RAILROAD DISPLAY
- RAILROAD RELATED MUSEUM
- STEAM EXCURSIONS NARROW GAUGE (24 IN.)
Web Site
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Comments/Directions:
In Butte, MT, they have a narrow gage RR that runs around the museum. No pics on the website but you can see it from Google earth.
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Added 05/29/2007
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DEPOT PARK SHAY LOCOMOTIVE
COLUMBIA FALLS, MONTANA -USA
Location: COLUMBIA FALLS, MT
Description:
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Former logging company Shay is on display in the park.
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Added 11/09/2014
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IZAAK WALTON INN
290 IZAAK WAKTON INN RD.
ESSEX, MONTANA 59916 -
Location: GLACIER NATIONAL PARK
Phone: 406-888-5700
Description:
Web Site IZAAK WALTON INN HOMEPAGE
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Comments/Directions:
Built by the GN RR in 1939, this family-owned retreat bordering Glacier National Park, in Essex, Montana. Specializing in outdoor adventure, trainwatching, and serious relaxation. No matter what time of year you choose to visit, what pace you’ll set your journey to, enjoy the nature, the history, and the hospitality found at the Izaak Walton Inn.
For a truly lavish Glacier Park experience, consider staying in one of our one-of-a-kind luxury rail cars. Located adjacent to the Inn, the beautifully appointed GN441 Locomotive, JJ Caboose, Northern Pacific Bay Window Caboose, GN X-215 Caboose offer the ultimate in privacy & comfort with all the lodge amenities.
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Added 10/11/2002
Updated 10/14/2013
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EAST GLACIER PARK DEPOT
GLACIER PARK, MONTANA -USA
Location: GLACIER PARK, MT
Description:
- RAILROAD DEPOT
- HISTORICAL LANDMARK
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Comments/Directions:
The East Glacier Park depot was built by the Great Northern Railway (GN) in 1913. Directly behind the station is the popular Glacier Park Lodge, one of the half-dozen lodges constructed by the GN at the turn of the century to foster tourism to Glacier National Park. Both the station and the lodge share the same architectural style. The station is constructed of wood siding with large log pillars accenting both the front and the track side of the building. Classic station wagons known as "jammers" transport passengers to and from the lodge.
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Added 11/09/2014
Updated 02/17/2019
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BIG HORN COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM
P.O. BOX 1206 A
HARDIN, MONTANA 59034-2433 -
Location: HARDIN, MONTANA
Phone: 406-665-1671
2nd Phone: 406-665-3068
Description:
- RAILROAD RELATED MUSEUM
- RAILROAD DEPOT
Web Site BIG HORN COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM HOMEPAGE
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Comments/Directions:
Restored CB&Q depot.
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Added 10/11/2002
Updated 04/05/2005
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HARLOWTON
HARLOWTON, MONTANA -USA
Location: Harlowton, Montana
Description:
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A 1915 Milwaukee Railroad E-57B Electric Locomotive made by General Electric is on display
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Added 10/11/2002
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HAVRE
HAVRE, MONTANA -USA
Location: Havre, Montala
Description:
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Great Northern 4-8-4 #2584 is on display at the depot.
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Added 10/11/2002
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CHARLIE RUSSELL CHEW CHOO
408 NE MAIN
LEWISTOWN, MONTANA 59457 -
Location: LEWISTOWN, MONTANA
Phone: 866-912-3980
2nd Phone: 406-535-5436
Description:
- DIESEL EXCURSIONS STANDARD GAUGE
Web Site CHARLIE RUSSELL CHEW CHOO HOMEPAGE
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Comments/Directions:
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 three 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. VIP Packages include priority boarding, preferred seating, a complimentary drink with dinner, a T-shirt and a cinch sack for your goodies.
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Added 10/11/2002
Updated 10/14/2013
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LIVINGSTON DEPOT MUSEUM
200 WEST PARK ST
PO BOX 1319
LIVINGSTON, MONTANA 59047 -
Location: LIVINGSTON, MUSEUM
Phone: 406 222 2300
Description:
- RAILROAD RELATED MUSEUM
- RAILROAD DEPOT
- HISTORICAL LANDMARK
- RAILROAD RELATED CAFE/RESTAURANT
- MODEL RAILROAD
- TRAIN SPOTTING LOCATION
- RAILROAD MEMORABILIA ON DISPLAY
- RAILROAD MUSEUM
- RAILROAD RELATED SITE
Web Site LIVINGSTON DEPOT HOMEPAGE
Email Address
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Comments/Directions:
Located in the attractively restored Northern Pacific Depot (the original gateway to Yellowstone Park), the Depot Museum offers exhibits and videos on the NP in the Pacific Northwest and Livingston from late May to mid September. Livingston was a major shop facility for the NP, the BN, and today Montana Rail Link. The museum also has a gift shop and an adjacent railroad restaurant, the NP Beanery, and sits forty feet from active rail traffic.
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Added 10/11/2002
Updated 12/19/2009
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TROY MUSEUM
TROY, MONTANA -
Location: OFF US 2 AT EAST END OF TOWN.
Phone: 406-295-4216
Description:
Web Site TROY MUSEUM HOMEPAGE
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Comments/Directions:
Museum with artifacts from the town of Troy's railroading past.
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Added 10/11/2002
Updated 04/05/2005
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ALDER GULCH SHORT LINE RAILROAD
VIRGINIA CITY, MONTANA 59755 -
Location: VIRGINIA CITY, MT
Phone: 406-843-5247
Description:
- LOCOMOTIVE(S) ON DISPLAY
- DIESEL EXCURSIONS 30 IN.
- HISTORICAL LANDMARK
- RAILCAR(S) ON DISPLAY
- RAILROAD DEPOT
Web Site ALDER GULCH SHORT LINE RAILROAD
Related Webs:
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Comments/Directions:
Narrow Gauge 1910 Baldwin Steam Locomotive is on display but will no longer be running. A smaller train runs daily through Alder Gulch between Virginia City and Nevada City. Call for schedule and special group tours.
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Added 04/15/2003
Updated 10/25/2011
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BELTON DEPOT
WEST GLACIER, MONTANA -USA
Location: WEST GLACIER, MT
Description:
- RAILROAD DEPOT
- HISTORICAL LANDMARK
- RAILROAD MEMORABILIA ON DISPLAY
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Comments/Directions:
The Belton Depot was built in 1910 by the Great Northern Railroad to serve the newly formed Glacier National Park. The railroad also built the historic Belton Chalets hotel (now across the highway) to serve its passengers and visitor to the park. Until the 1930's visitors to the park mainly arrived by train. The depot continues to serve as an Amtrak depot in season but also serves as headquarters to the Glacier Natural History Association.
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OREGON SHORTLINE 1903
315 YELLOWSTONE AVENUE
WEST YELLOWSTONG, MONTANA -USA
Location: INSIDE THE HOLIDAY INN IN THE BRANCH RESTAURANT
Description:
Web Site INFO FROM VISIT YELLOWSTONE
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Comments/Directions:
Inside the Branch Restaurant at the Holiday Inn is the Oregon Shortline 1903. Named for the year it was built, the Oregon Short Line 1903 was constructed for $16,685 as an executive rail car for the Vice President of the Union Pacific. In reference to E.H. Harriman's Presidential rail car, the Arden, which was built in 1900, some who rode on OSL 1903 said, "We out bested Old E.H. on this trip". The charm of the wooden exterior and interior construction was typical of that period. It was retrofitted in 1915 and was renamed OSL 150 at the time. The car has been restored and is inside the restaurant.
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WHITEFISH DEPOT
500 DEPOT STREET
WHITEFISH, MONTANA -USA
Location: WHITEFISH, MONTANA
Phone: 406-862-0067
Description:
- RAILROAD DEPOT
- RAILROAD RELATED MUSEUM
- RAILROAD MEMORABILIA ON DISPLAY
- RAILROAD DISPLAY
Web Site AMTRAK INFO
Related Webs: GREAT AMERICAN STATIONS
Related Webs: HISTORICAL SOCIETY INFO AND HOURS
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Comments/Directions:
This beautiful train station, restored by the Stumptown Historical Society, was built by The Great Northern in 1927 as a stop along the famed Empire Builder route. It still serves Amtrak passengers today. There is a small museum within the station that’s worth a visit for dedicated rail fans. One of the unique outside displays is a “bruck”, a combination of bus and truck used to transport passengers from the train station to nearby Kalispell. Walking into the train station waiting area is like walking back in time. It has the look and feel of train travel as it was in the 30s and 40s. A look outside will give the modern BNSF rail fan much to appreciate. Great Northern NW-3 #181 is also on display at the depot.
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Updated 06/24/2012
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