These venerable old trains exist today because of the hard work
and dedication of a relatively small number of people. It all
began in 1961 when the founders of our museum realized that not
only had the era of luxurious steam powered passenger trains
come to a close, but little even remained of their existence.
Over the next several years, they set out to save what precious
few pieces of equipment were left. Some were graciously donated
by the railroads upon retirement; others were literally pulled
from the scrap lines. These are the survivors – the lucky ones –
perhaps a little rough but they are tangible evidence of our
heritage. Pullman Sleeping Car "Goliad" arrives at the Age of
Steam, 1965. A new generation of committed individuals is
working to steward this museum into the next century. But such
an endeavor is not an easy one. Historic preservation often
faces challenging circumstances. We’re constantly seeking
additional sources of support as we carry out our mission. We do
our best to maintain the col