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Description
The RR occupies most of the space in a building 25 x 35 feet.
It presents the history of the railroad being built by the Texas and Pacific Railroad with a train pulling up to a hand made statiion in May 21, 1881. Then trains of T&P, Mopac, and now Union Pacific operating the railroad at present. As a final presentatiion and Acela Train is demonstrated. Many schools have sent children to visit the railroad. Since January 1st, 2002 over 175 school children have come by .
Schedule
Open M-T-W
10:00-12:00 and Sat. 10:00-2:00. Always available by appointment.
Admission/Fare
Donations only.
Locomotives/Rolling Stock
15 steam
30 diesel
Six complete passenger trains
125 Freight and commercial rolling stock
Special Events
Participation in Center City Fall Fest
Participation in July 4th Funtastic Main Street Celebration
Nearby Attractions/Accomodations
Big Spring Area Chamber of Commerce 915-267-8243
Main Street Antique and general stores
Comanche Trail Park (campground for Comanches)
Scenic Mountain State Park
Wind Generators
Good places to east
Three Very good motels
Location/Directions
Exit Big Spring off Interstate - 20 at Highway 87
Go south approx 2 miles and turn left on 2nd St.
Go left on Second two blocks to Main St.
NW Corner find 123 Maon St.
Additional Comments
send postal mail to:
2714 Carol Dr.
Big Spring, TX
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