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JESSE JAMES TRAIN ROBBERY SITE
ADAIR, IOWA 50002 -USA
Location: ADAIR, IA
Description:
HISTORICAL LANDMARK
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Comments/Directions:
Monument at the site where Jesse James gang staged the first robbery of a moving train on the evening of july 21, 1873. Approx. 1.5 miles west of Adair on county highway G-30.
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ALBERT CITY HISTORICAL MUSEUM
212 N. 2ND ST.
ALBERT CITY, IOWA -USA
Location: Albert City, Iowa
Phone: 712-843-5684
Description:
RAILROAD MUSEUM
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Comments/Directions:
Depot, 1900s-era home, early 1900s cars, music boxes, glassware figurines, railroad memorabilia, medical instruments, military room. Small grocery store, laundry room, tool shop. 1875 furnished schoolhouse. Hours: 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Memorial-Labor Day and by appointment.
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EX ROCK ISLAND DEPOT
ATLANTIC, IOWA -USA
Location: ATLANTIC, IA
Description:
RAILROAD DEPOT
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Comments/Directions:
Restored ex CRI&P Depot is now offices for the City of Atlantic, and houses a small resturant. ex Rock Island tracks are still active and in use by Iowa Interstate Railroad.
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MASON HOUSE INN AND CABOOSE COTTAGE
21982 HAWK DRIVE
BENTONSPORT, IOWA 52565 -USA
Location: BENTONSPORT, IA
Phone: 800-592-3133
Description:
RAILROAD B&B/INN/HOTEL
RAILROAD DEPOT
RAILCAR(S) ON DISPLAY
Web Site MASON HOUSE INN HOMEPAGE
Email Address
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Comments/Directions:
The depot from Bonaparte has been moved to Bentonsport in the 1960's and is part of the inn's facilities. A caboose has recently been added which is a cottage that can be rented.
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BOONE & SCENIC VALLEY RAILROAD
225 10TH ST.
BOONE, IOWA 50036 -
Location: FROM INTERSTATE-35, GO WEST ON HWY 30 ABOUT 15 MILES TO BOONE. NORTH ON STORY STREET TO 11TH. LEFT ON 11TH 6 BLOCKS TO T
Phone: 515-432-4249
2nd Phone: 800-626-0319
Description:
STEAM EXCURSIONS STANDARD GAUGE
DIESEL EXCURSIONS STANDARD GAUGE
RAILROAD MUSEUM
RAILROAD DEPOT
TROLLEY EXCURSIONS STANDARD GAUGE
RAILROAD WATER TOWER
RAILROAD SHOPS/FACILITIES
RAILROAD MEMORABILIA ON DISPLAY
RAILROAD BRIDGE
RAILCAR(S) ON DISPLAY
Web Site BOONE & SCENIC VALLEY RAILROAD HOMEPAGE
Related Webs:
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Comments/Directions:
Scenic 15 mile train ride into the beautiful Des Moines River valley, on historic route of the former FORT DODGE, DES MOINES & SOUTHERN LINE. Two STEAM TRAIN trips a day, Saturdays Memorial Day weekend through October, behind Chinese JS class 2-8-2 steam locomotive. Restored 1920's passenger cars. DIESEL TRAIN one trip weekdays and Sundays. Also, first-class extra fare DESSERT TRAIN offers a two and one half hour rountrip ride, in air-conditioned CITY OF SAN FRANCISCO Pullman lounge car with lounge section, roomettes, observation platform, free refreshments. Also "City of Los Angeles" dining car. (Reservations Recommended) Picnic Train runs Sundays at 12:30 p.m. Memorial Day weekend through the end of October. $22 for adults and $10 for children 3-12. Dinner Train runs April through the the Saturday prior to Thanksgiving. Vintage style depot houses gift shop, snack bar, and museum with free exhibits of rail history. FARES AND SCHEDULES: *STEAM TRAIN: $16 adult, $5 children 5-12. Runs Saturdays Memorial Day Weekend through October at 1:30, and 4PM . *DIESEL TRAIN: $16 adult, $5 children. One weekday trip Memorial Day Weekend through October at 1:30 and two trips Sundays at 1:30 and 4. "DESSERT TRAIN: $28 all seats. One trip a day at 12:30 Saturdays only Memorial Day weekend through October. Dinner Train runs Saturday evenings April through the Saturday prior to Thanksgiving. Also Friday evenings June through October. All seats $55. Reservations necessary. *TROLLEY RIDE: $2 over 12yrs. 9-5 all day weekends. The railroad is open Saturdays in May and daily Memorial Day weekend through October. The depot museum and gift shop are open 8:30 to 4:30 Monday through Friday in the off season.
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KATE SHELLEY MEMORIAL HIGH BRIDGE
BOONE, IOWA 50036 -USA
Location: BOONE, IA
Description:
RAILROAD BRIDGE
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Comments/Directions:
3 miles west of Boone, Iowa on J Ave.
Completed in 1901, it is listed as the longest (2,685 ft.), highest (185 ft.) double-track bridge in the world.
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BURLINGTON CITY PARK
BURLINGTON, IOWA -USA
Location: Burlington, Iowa
Description:
LOCOMOTIVE(S) ON DISPLAY
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Comments/Directions:
CB&Q 4-6-4 #3003 is on display.
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CEDAR FALLS ILLINOIS CENTRAL DEPOT
5TH & MAIN ST
CEDAR FALLS, IOWA -
Location: CEDAR FALLS, IA
Description:
RAILROAD DEPOT
Web Site CEDAR FALLS ROCK ISLAND DEPOT HOMEPAGE
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Comments/Directions:
The former Rock Island depot has been restored nicely.
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| Last Updated 12/22/2009
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MILWAUKEE ROAD CABOOSE DISPLAY
CHURDAN, IOWA -USA
Location: CHURDAN, IA
Description:
RAILCAR(S) ON DISPLAY
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Comments/Directions:
Milwaukee Road, 4-Window Steel Rivited Caboose, (appears to be ex Rock Island Caboose), on Display at Churdan Iowa.
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CLARION RAILROAD DEPOT
302. S. MAIN
CLARION, IOWA -USA
Location: Clarion, Iowa
Phone: 515-532-2256
Description:
RAILROAD MUSEUM
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Comments/Directions:
Restored depot houses and memorbilia.
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IOWA TROLLEY PARK
3500 EAST MAIN AVE.
CLEAR LAKE, IOWA 50054 -USA
Location: Clear Lake, Iowa
Phone: 515-357-7433
Description:
TROLLEY EXCURSIONS STANDARD GAUGE
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Comments/Directions:
Operating trolley museum.
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CLINTON COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM
CLINTON, IOWA -USA
Location: CLINTON, IA
Description:
HISTORICAL LANDMARK
RAILROAD RELATED MUSEUM
RAILROAD MEMORABILIA ON DISPLAY
RAILROAD DISPLAY
RAILCAR(S) ON DISPLAY
LOCOMOTIVE(S) ON DISPLAY
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Comments/Directions:
Clinton County Historical Museum in Clinton Iowa, has many rairoad and period artifacts on display and a restored Porter diesel switcher and ex CGW/CNW caboose on display.
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CLINTON DEPOT
CLINTON, IOWA -USA
Location: Clinton, IA
Description:
RAILROAD DEPOT
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Comments/Directions:
The Clinton depot stands alone and in need of repairs.
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CLIVE DEPOT
CLIVE, IOWA -USA
Location: CLIVE, IA
Description:
RAILROAD DEPOT
RAILCAR(S) ON DISPLAY
Web Site CLIVE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
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Comments/Directions:
Restored depot is center of the society's pride along with a caboose on display.
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TRAINLAND USA
3135 N. HWY 117
COLFAX, IOWA 50054 -USA
Location: Colfax, Iowa
Phone: 515-674-3813
Description:
MODEL RAILROAD
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Comments/Directions:
Very large Lionel model railroad.
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GOLDEN SPIKE MONUMENT
SOUTH 21ST STREET & 9TH AVE
COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA -USA
Location: COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA
Description:
HISTORICAL LANDMARK
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Comments/Directions:
A 56 foot concrete "golden spike" erected in 1939 to mark the eastern terminus of the Uniom Pacific Railroad.
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RAILSWEST RAILROAD MUSEUM
1512 SOUTH MAIN ST.
COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA 51503 -USA
Location: 16TH AVENUE & SOUTH MAIN STREET, COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA - 1 MILE NORTH OF INTERSTATE 80, EXIT 3.
Phone: 712-323-5182
Description:
RAILROAD MUSEUM
RAILROAD MEMORABILIA ON DISPLAY
RAILROAD DEPOT
RAILCAR(S) ON DISPLAY
MODEL RAILROAD
LOCOMOTIVE(S) ON DISPLAY
HISTORICAL LANDMARK
Web Site RAILSWEST RAILROAD MUSEUM HOMEPAGE
Related Webs: GREATER OMAHA SOCIETY OF MODEL ENGINEERS
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Comments/Directions:
Restored 1899 Rock Island Depot. Waiting Rooms restored to 1950. Historic items include railroad passes from 1870, timetables from the late 1800's, and restored ticket office with original wall clock and original working telegraph key. Freight house and Baggage room contain HO model operating railroad loosely depicting Council Bluffs - Omaha area. Rail cars are restored RI 17130, a 1969 bay window caboose and UP 5908, restored 1963 Budd built RPO, and a UP box car. UP 814, a 1937 ALCo; CB&Q 915, a 1902 product of the CB&Q's Havelock Shops, CB&Q 13855, a wood-sided caboose and CB&Q Club Car "Omaha Club" were moved from Dodge Park in Council Bluffs, IA to the RailsWest Museum in October of 1999.
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| Last Updated 06/18/2012
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UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD MUSEUM
200 PEARL STREET
COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA 51503 -USA
Location: EXIT 3 ON I-80, GO 2 MILES NORTH ON SR 192. PEARL IS 1 BLOCK EAST.
Phone: 712-329-8307
Description:
RAILROAD MUSEUM
RAILROAD MEMORABILIA ON DISPLAY
HISTORICAL LANDMARK
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Comments/Directions:
Union Pacific Museum in historic library provides an extensive corporate collection provided by UP and now occupies Council Bluffs’ former Carnegie Library, which the city vacated. Opened in 2003, it is operated by museum volunteers and provides an enjoyable educational experience of early and modern railroading. Informative displays, photos, and railroad equipment fills two floors with the gift shop/entrance in the sub-basement level. Admission is a free-will donation – and that’s well deserved. In one hall, a large, interactive display tells of building the line to Promontory Point, Utah - both from Omaha, NE and from Sacramento, CA, creating the first transcontinental route. Educational displays include the politics of the event, Abraham Lincoln’s involvement, displays of his passenger car, development of the towns along the route, working on the railroad, etc. Interactive displays include a simulated run in the Engineer’s seat while a movie of the track scenery rushes past the cab windows as if the Locomotive barrels down the track. A walk through one hall tells about railroad work, building track, the yard, dispatching trains, etc.
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| Last Updated 07/20/2011
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CB&Q #13513 CABOOSE DISPLAY
CRESTON, IOWA -USA
Location: CRESTON, IA
Description:
RAILCAR(S) ON DISPLAY
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Comments/Directions:
CB&Q #13513 4-Window Steel rivited Caboose on display at Creston Iowa. 1-Block west of the Creston Depot on the north side of the BNSF tracks in the center of town.
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CRESTON RESTORED DEPOT
116 W. ADAMS
CRESTON, IOWA -USA
Location: Creston, Iowa
Phone: 515-782-7021
Description:
RAILROAD MUSEUM
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Comments/Directions:
Restored railroad depot displays railroad artifacts. 8:30-5:00 Mon-Fri; Closed Holidays
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DELMAR DEPOT MUSEUM
P.O. BOX 298
101 RAILROAD ST.
DELMAR, IOWA 52037 -
Location: DELMAR, IOWA
Phone: 563-574-4256
2nd Phone: 563-574-4227
Description:
RAILROAD MUSEUM
RAILCAR(S) ON DISPLAY
Web Site DELMAR DEPOT MUSEUM INFO FROM CITY OF DELMAR
Email Address
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Comments/Directions:
Come by and see the Caboose we call "Elizabeth" that we have displayed at the depot. The Depot was restored in 1995 and now Houses the Iowa Orphan Train Research Center. One room dedicated to that part of American History known as "America's Best Kept Secret" or The Orphan Train Movement.
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| Last Updated 12/22/2009
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DOW CITY MUSEUM
PRINCE AND PARK STREETS
DOW CITY, IOWA 51528 -USA
Location: DOW CITY, IA
Phone: 712-674-3350
Description:
RAILCAR(S) ON DISPLAY
RAILROAD DISPLAY
RAILROAD MEMORABILIA ON DISPLAY
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Comments/Directions:
The city parks museum contains a Rock Island caboose, a country schoolhouse and the Town's original jail. Rock Island #17791 is an outside braced wood sided caboose on display.
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DOWS DEPOT WELCOME CENTER
1896 RAILROAD ST.
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Location: DOWS
Phone: 515-852-3533
Description:
RAILROAD DEPOT
Web Site DOWS HISTORICAL SOCIETY
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Comments/Directions:
1896 railroad station displays period railroad items and local history items. Free information on Iowa tourism attractions, restrooms, telephone, craft and gift shop. National Register of Historic Places. 9-5 Monday-Saturday, noon-5 Sunday; open all year except Christmas, New Years & Easter.
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| Last Updated 12/25/2005
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RED BARN MODEL RAILROAD MUSEUM
RT. W. 69
DUNDEE, IOWA 50071-0287 -USA
Location: Route W 69, one mile north of Dundee
Phone: 319-924-2482
Description:
MODEL RAILROAD
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Comments/Directions:
Operating and fixed displays of Lionel, American Flyer and Marx toy trains and trolleys, dating from early 1900s. HO railroad featuring steam and diesel locomotives from famous American railroads. Full-size railroad items on display.
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ELDON ROCK ISLAND DEPOT
ELDON, IOWA -
Location: ELDON, IA
Description:
RAILROAD DEPOT
RAILROAD RELATED MUSEUM
RAILCAR(S) ON DISPLAY
Web Site ELDON DEPOT MUSEUM
Email Address
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Comments/Directions:
A group of former Rock Island employees and their widows has purchased the former depot in Eldon and restored it. The home depicted in "American Gothic" is in Eldon also.
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| Last Updated 10/02/2006
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RAILROAD INN
508 RAILROAD
ESSEX, IOWA 51638 -
Location: ESSEX, IA
Description:
RAILROAD B&B/INN/HOTEL
Web Site RAILROAD INN HOMEPAGE
Email Address
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Comments/Directions:
B&B with easy access to nearby 66 mile Wabash Nature Trail (abandoned rails to trails project). This 100 Year old hotel is across the tracks from location of Essex Depot. At one time, this port shipped out more grain than anyother place in Iowa. Now there is minimal,slow traffic; only during the day! The Hotel has been beautifully restored in Arts & Crafts decor. Stories from the past 100 years ooze from the tin ceilings, original wood floors, as well as Innkeepers Connie Freeman and Mark Woldruff. The Hotel also has a restaurant and full-service lounge. One hour from Railswest Railroad Museum in Council Bluffs, IA. Other Museums nearby featuring Birthplace of Big Band Leader Glenn Miller and Birthplace Schoolhouse of 4-H Movement. See our website for links.
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| Last Updated 04/22/2005
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ANDERSON STEEL FLANGE RAILROAD EQUIPMENT COMPANY
P.O. BOX 2019
FAIRFIELD, IOWA 52556 -
Location: FAIRFIELD, IOWA OFF US 34.
Phone: 515-472-2020
2nd Phone: 515-472-6510
Description:
LOCOMOTIVE(S) ON DISPLAY
RAILCAR(S) ON DISPLAY
Web Site
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Comments/Directions:
Railroad related site.
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NORTH LEE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
814 10TH STREET
FORT MADISON, IOWA 52627 -USA
Location: FORT MADISON, IOWA
Phone: 319-372-7661
Description:
RAILROAD RELATED SITE
RAILROAD MUSEUM
RAILROAD RELATED MUSEUM
HISTORICAL LANDMARK
LOCOMOTIVE(S) ON DISPLAY
RAILCAR(S) ON DISPLAY
RAILROAD BRIDGE
RAILROAD DEPOT
RAILROAD DISPLAY
RAILROAD MEMORABILIA ON DISPLAY
RAILROAD ORIENTED TOURS
Web Site NORTH LEE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY HOMEPAGE
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Comments/Directions:
Arrowhead displays, Civil War display, Silsby Steam Pumper and hose cart, ice-gathering display with audio presentation, railroad and farm displays, prison cell. Gift shop. National Historic Register site.
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RIVERVIEW PARK
FORT MADISON, IOWA -USA
Location: Fort Madison, Iowa
Description:
LOCOMOTIVE(S) ON DISPLAY
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Comments/Directions:
ATS&F 4-8-4 #2913 is on display.
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GRINNELL PASSENGER STATION
PARK AND STATE STREETS
GRINNELL, IOWA 50112 -USA
Location: GRINNELL, IA
Description:
RAILROAD DEPOT
HISTORICAL LANDMARK
RAILROAD MEMORABILIA ON DISPLAY
RAILROAD RELATED CAFE/RESTAURANT
RAILROAD RELATED MUSEUM
RAILROAD RELATED SITE
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Comments/Directions:
ex Rock Island Passenger Station, restored and now functions as a resturant. The depot sits at the crossing of the ex Rock Island, (now the Iowa Interstate railroad), and the ex "Louie" (M & St. L), now the Union Pacific railroad.
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IOWA FALLS RAILROAD TOWER
IOWA FALLS, IOWA -
Location: IOWA FALLS, IA
Phone: 641-648-2765
Description:
RAILROAD MUSEUM
RAILROAD TOWER
RAILROAD SHOPS/FACILITIES
RAILCAR(S) ON DISPLAY
Web Site IOWA FALLS RAILROAD TOWER INFO FROM IOWA FALLS HOMEPAGE
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Comments/Directions:
Restored tower, coal shack, tool shed, and a ICG caboose on display.
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| Last Updated 04/23/2006
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BURLINGTON PARK, BN CABOOSE 12243
FRONT AND LOCUST STREETS
LUCAS, IOWA 50151 -USA
Location: LUCAS, IA
Description:
RAILCAR(S) ON DISPLAY
RAILROAD DISPLAY
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Comments/Directions:
Lucas Iowa is a small town along the ex CB&Q now the BNSF east-west mainline through Iowa. The Chicgo Burlington & Missouri built a passenger station here in 1866. BN 12243 Wide-Vision Caboose is on display in "Burlington Park" on Front Street along side the BNSF tracks.
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PIONEER HERITAGE MUSEUM
675 E. SOUTH ST.
MARENGO, IOWA -USA
Location: Marengo, Iowa
Phone: 319-642-7018
Description:
RAILROAD DEPOT
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Comments/Directions:
1861 log house and bachelor's cabin, 1861 railroad depot, 1930 filling station, historical resource library. Displays include section of reconstructed farm house, one room school, general store, doctor's office.
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EAST PARK
MASON CITY, IOWA -USA
Location: MASON CITY, IOWA
Description:
LOCOMOTIVE(S) ON DISPLAY
Web Site FRIENDS OF THE 457
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Comments/Directions:
Minneapolis & St. Louis 2-8-0 #457 is on display. Recently restored and plans to build a depot style roof to protect it from the elements.
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UP 25734 CABOOSE ON DISPLAY AT MISSOURI VALLEY IOWA.
MISSOURI VALLEY, IOWA -USA
Location: MISSOURI VALLEY, IA
Description:
RAILCAR(S) ON DISPLAY
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Comments/Directions:
UP 25734 Caboose on Display at Missouri Valley Iowa.
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WATSON STEAM TRAIN
MISSOURI VALLEY, IOWA -USA
Location: MISSOURI VALLEY, IA
Description:
MINIATURE STEAM 15 IN.
MINIATURE DIESEL 15 IN.
Related Webs: INFO FROM MISSOURI VALLEY IOWA WEBSITE
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Comments/Directions:
Restored Ottoway steam engine and streamliner run in town park.
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KATE SHELLEY RAILROAD MUSEUM
1198 232ND ST.
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Location: MOINGONA, IOWA
Phone: 515-432-1907
Description:
RAILROAD MUSEUM
Web Site KATE SHELLEY RAILROAD MUSUEM HOMEPAGE
Related Webs: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Email Address
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Comments/Directions:
Restored depot where visitors learn about the dramatic story of 15 year old Kate Shelley's warning of upcoming danger to a passenger train. Working telegraph, railroad memorabilia, artifacts relating to life of Kate Shelley. Depot houses a theater for a tape/slide show of the story. The museum is open by appointment to arrange call 515-432-1907. There is also an easy 3/4 mile walk to the old railroad right of way to the site where Kate Shelley crossed the bridge over the Des Moines river. Also, books for sale about the Kate Shelley story.
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CAMP COURAGEOUS
12007 190TH STREET
MONTICELLO, IOWA -USA
Location: FIVE MILES SOUTHEAST OF MONTICELLO, IOWA OFF HIGHWAYS 38 OR 151
Phone: 319-465-5916
Description:
MINIATURE DIESEL 16 IN.
Web Site CAMP COURAGEOUS HOMEPAGE
Email Address
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Comments/Directions:
Miniature CNW themed train is being built on the camp's grounds.
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| Last Updated 04/24/2013
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VARNER'S CABOOSE (PRIVATE)
204 EAST SECOND STREET
MONTPELIER, IOWA 52759 -USA
Location: MONTPELIER, IA
Phone: 563-381-3652
Description:
RAILROAD B&B/INN/HOTEL
RAILROAD DEPOT
RAILCAR(S) ON DISPLAY
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Comments/Directions:
A former Rock Island wide vision caboose (17028) converted into a self-contained guest house and available as a bed and breakfast. Open all year I think? The caboose sits in the back yard of the Varner's beautifully restored depot which is their private residence. The property sits right across the road from the Mississippi river and what I believe is the old Soo line, now operated by the Iowa, Chicago and Eastern RR. A very tasty breakfast is prepared and stored in the refrigerator to be reheated so guests can eat at their leisure and in privacy in the caboose the next morning. The best part... leave the dirty dishes in the sink! The caboose has an ample closet, queen bed, twin beds in the cupola (with safety rails for children), shower and bathroom, microwave, cooktop, small refrigerator, sink, television/vcr with train videos.
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| Last Updated 05/09/2007
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MORAVIA DEPOT MUSEUM
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Location: MORAVIA, IOWA
Description:
RAILROAD DEPOT
RAILCAR(S) ON DISPLAY
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Comments/Directions:
Speeder and mining tram cars are on display. Iowa Southern Interurban Depot across the street.
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GRUNDY COUNTY MUSEUM
1100 MABEL ST.
MORRISON, IOWA -USA
Location: Morrison, Iowa
Phone: 319-345-2688
Description:
RAILROAD MUSEUM
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Comments/Directions:
1912 schoolhouse with historical, natural history and railroad displays, restored and furnished log cabin. 1-4 Sunday, Apr.-Oct.; 8-4:30 Tue., Thur., year round. C&NW caboose #10343 is displayed here.
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MIDWEST CENTRAL RAILROAD
BOX 102
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Location: MT. PLEASANT, IOWA
Phone: 319-385-2912
Description:
STEAM EXCURSIONS NARROW GAUGE (36 IN.)
LOCOMOTIVE(S) ON DISPLAY
RAILROAD MUSEUM
Web Site MIDWEST CENTRAL RAILROAD HOMEPAGE
Email Address
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Comments/Directions:
Steam train operates at the Old Threshers Reunion Grounds, during the reunion in late August/early September. Also operate during Ghost Train and North Pole Express, call for schedule or check our web site.
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MIDWEST ELECTRIC RAILWAY
1887 THRESHERS RD.
MT. PLEASANT, IOWA 52641 -
Location: MT. PLEASANT, IOWA
Phone: 319-385-8937
Description:
TROLLEY EXCURSIONS STANDARD GAUGE
Web Site MIDWEST ELECTRIC RAILWAY HOMEPAGE
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Comments/Directions:
Operating trolley museum.
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| Last Updated 03/31/2005
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HUB CITY HERITAGE RAILWAY MUSEUM
24 2ND AVE. SW
NEXT TO CITY HALL
OELWEIN, IOWA 50662 -
Location: NEXT TO CITY HALL
Phone: 319-283-3181
2nd Phone: 319-283-1939
Description:
RAILROAD MUSEUM
LOCOMOTIVE(S) ON DISPLAY
RAILCAR(S) ON DISPLAY
RAILROAD TOWER
RAILROAD RELATED MUSEUM
RAILROAD MEMORABILIA ON DISPLAY
RAILROAD DISPLAY
MODEL RAILROAD
HISTORICAL LANDMARK
HAND CAR RIDES
Web Site HUB CITY HERITAGE RAILWAY MUSEUM HOMEPAGE
Email Address
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Comments/Directions:
The Home Of the Chicago Great Western Railroad.
CNW 10536 & RI 17958 cabooses, only remaining CGW yard tower standing, locomotives, railroad memorabilia, working exhibits and gift shop. Hours: 1-4 every Sunday Memorial Day-Labor Day, Heritage Days 9 am to 5 pm (3rd weekend in August) and by appointment.
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| Last Updated 02/21/2012
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KIWANIS RAILROAD DEPOT MUSEUM
ONAWA, IOWA -USA
Location: 12TH STREET ON KIWANIS AVENUE.
Phone: 712.433.1259
Description:
RAILROAD DEPOT
HISTORICAL LANDMARK
RAILCAR(S) ON DISPLAY
RAILROAD DISPLAY
RAILROAD MUSEUM
RAILROAD RELATED MUSEUM
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Comments/Directions:
C&NW Depot Museum with C&NW 12569 Wide-Vision Caboose and numerous old buildings on display at Onawa Iowa.
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| Last Updated 02/09/2007
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LYON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUESUM COMPLEX
211 MORTH STORY ST.
ONAWA, IOWA -USA
Location: Onawa, Iowa.
Phone: 712-472-3101
2nd Phone: 712-475-2581
Description:
RAILROAD MUSEUM
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Comments/Directions:
Renovated depot with museum displays. Livery Stable with agriculture and manufacturing items. CNW caboose #12569 displays railroad memorabilia. Hours: Memorial Day through Labor Day only on Sunday afternoons and Holiday P.M. Tours by appointment.
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OTTUMWA DEPOT MUSEUM
OTTUMWA, IOWA -
Location: OTTUMWA, IOWA
Description:
RAILROAD DEPOT
LOCOMOTIVE(S) ON DISPLAY
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Comments/Directions:
CB&Q 4-6-4 #3001 is on display outside depot which has had over 100 years of continuous passenger service.
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| Last Updated 11/20/2005
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RIVERFRONT PARK
PARKERSBURG, IOWA -USA
Location: Parkersburg, Iowa
Description:
RAILROAD MUSEUM
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Comments/Directions:
Restored 1935 depot and 1947 caboose, railroad pictures and items. Located in picnic park along Beaver Creek. Hours: 1-4 Sunday and by appointment.
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CB&Q RED OAK DEPOT
RED OAK, IOWA -USA
Location: RED OAK, IA
Description:
RAILROAD DEPOT
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Comments/Directions:
ex CB&Q Depot at Red Oak Iowa
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RED OAK CB&Q RESTORED DEPOT
305 SOUTH 2ND STREET
RED OAK , IOWA 51566 -USA
Location: RED OAK , IA
Phone: 712.623.6340
Description:
RAILROAD DEPOT
RAILROAD DISPLAY
RAILROAD MEMORABILIA ON DISPLAY
RAILROAD MUSEUM
RAILROAD ORIENTED TOURS
RAILROAD RELATED CAFE/RESTAURANT
RAILROAD RELATED MUSEUM
RAILROAD RELATED SITE
Web Site THE RESTORED BURLINGTON NORTHERN DEPOT & WWII MEMORIAL MUSEUM
Related Webs: ADDITIONAL INFO
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Comments/Directions:
In 1903 when the CB&Q (Chicago, Burlington & Quincy) Railroad Depot was completed, it was a model of modern convenience linking Red Oak Iowa to more urban communities in worlds totally different from life here on the prairie. Rural communities were virtually inaccessible by any method of transportation until lifelines of railroads joined them to more metropolitan societies.
Re-dedicated 20 DEC 2003, on the 100th anniversary of the first dedication, The Restored Burlington Northern Depot now houses a WWII Memorial Museum, dedicated to all those who served in the Second World War, whether on the front lines (1,100 active duty service participants were from Montgomery County Iowa) or the home front.
During WWII, the citizens of Montgomery County Iowa lost more men per capita than any other county in the United States. Active service participants were assigned to Company F (Villisca – organized JUN 1861) and Company M (Red Oak – organized MAY 1879). During WWII, both units were part of the 168th Infantry Regiment, 34th (“Red Bull”) Infantry Division.
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BN CABOOSE #10787 AND DEPOT DISPLAY
SHELBY, IOWA -USA
Location: SHELBY, IA
Description:
RAILCAR(S) ON DISPLAY
RAILROAD DEPOT
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Comments/Directions:
BN Caboose #10787, old Depot and railroad crossing signals on display in the city park. Not sure of the heritage of the Depot, and no railroad tracks go through Shelby Iowa today.
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K.D. STATION
2001 LEECH AVE.
SIOUX CITY, IOWA -
Location: SIOUX CITY, IOWA
Phone: 712-277-8787
Description:
RAILROAD MUSEUM
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National historic site built in 1918 and operated by Swift & Co. as one of the largest packing plants in the area, with over 350,000'FT. Now a family fun center with bowling, miniature golf, restaurant and railroad museum. 9am to 11pm Sunday through Thursday. 9am to 1am Friday and Saturday. Special holiday Hours.
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| Last Updated 09/12/2005
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PACIFIC SHORTLINE RR BRIDGE MONUMENT
SIOUX CITY, IOWA -USA
Location: Chris Larsen Park, SIOUX CITY, IA
Description:
RAILROAD RELATED SITE
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A monument commemorates the Pacific Short Line RR bridge (1896) across the Missouri River at Sioux City after demolition in 1981 with a placard stating: “The stone of this monument came from the piers of the previous bridge erected at this spot. The Pacific Short Line had been a speculative railroad venture by Sioux City businessmen who sought new markets to the west. The railroad company failed in 1893....”
Construction began in 1890, but it actually never was used by the PSLRR. Locally it was known as the “Combination Bridge” because it carried trains and streetcars down the center and horse-drawn carts and pedestrians on the outside. It consisted of two 470' rim-bearing, through Pratt swing spans and two 500' Pennsylvania through trusses; and was remodeled several times, rails removed in 1937 and ultimately carrying only autos and pedestrians. The bridge provided needed competition for the 1888 Chicago and North Western Railroad’s “Union Bridge” also demolished in 1981 and replaced by the Burlington Northern bridge.
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SHRA RAILROAD MUSEUM
3400 SIOUX RIVER RD. (HWY 12)
PO BOX 1355
SIOUX CITY, IOWA -USA
Location: SIOUX CITY, IOWA
Phone: 712-233-6996
Description:
RAILROAD MUSEUM
LOCOMOTIVE(S) ON DISPLAY
RAILCAR(S) ON DISPLAY
RAILROAD MEMORABILIA ON DISPLAY
RAILROAD RELATED MUSEUM
RAILROAD SHOPS/FACILITIES
TOY TRAIN COLLECTION/DISPLAY
Web Site SHRA RAILROAD MUSEUM HOMEPAGE
Email Address
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Museum traces the history of the area's railroad industry. Photos, artifacts, large HO-scale model. Tours of railroad caboose and 1909 locomotive. Gift shop with railroad merchandise.
Be sure to check out the web site for dozens of excellent photos plus complete descriptions of the facility, buildings and exhibits. GN #1355 steam locomotive, known as Chief Ironhorse, is housed in the 6 stall roundhouse.
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| Last Updated 07/09/2011
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SIOUX CITY DIESEL SHOPS
1509 STUEBEN ST.
SIOUX CITY, IOWA 51105 -USA
Location: SIOUX CITY, IA
Description:
RAILROAD SHOPS/FACILITIES
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Comments/Directions:
Illinois Central diesel shops, now operated by Chicago Central & Pacific Railroad (a CN shortline), in Sioux City.
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| Last Updated 02/12/2009
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SIOUX CITY, IA DEPOT
117 PIERCE ST.
SIOUX CITY, IOWA 51101 -USA
Location: SIOUX CITY, IA
Description:
RAILROAD DEPOT
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Former CMSt.P&P depot - adjacent to the Sioux City Auditorium - is now occupied by private offices. Adjacent trackage is BNSF (http://rrshs.org/Iowa/iowa.htm).
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Added 06/18/2008
| Last Updated 01/25/2009
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C&NW 11162 CABOOSE AND DEPOT DISPLAY IN WOODBINE IOWA.
WOODBINE, IOWA -USA
Location: WOODBINE, IA
Description:
RAILROAD DEPOT
RAILCAR(S) ON DISPLAY
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Comments/Directions:
C&NW 11162 Caboose and Depot on Display at Woodbine Iowa.
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