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North Carolina Transportation Museum

The museum traces the history of transportation in North Carolina. The complex, once Southern Railway's primary staging and repair facility, includes the massive Back Shop, the 37-bay Roundhouse and nine other buildings. Among the displays are Conestoga wagons, antique automobiles, steam locomotives, bicycles and a dugout canoe. Separate 30-minute rail tours in restored coaches are available; departures require a minimum of 10 people. Museum and grounds open Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday 1-5pm, April-October; Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4pm, Sunday 1-4pm, the rest of the year. Closed holidays; museum free.

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Location	411 S Salisbury St Spencer North Carolina 28159
Phone	704-636-2889
Website	http://www.nctrans.org Join Our Mailing List Email: The N.C. Transportation Museum is part of the Division of State Historic Sites, a division of the Department of Cultural Resources. The Department of Cultural Resources is a state agency dedicated to the promotion and protection of North Carolina's arts, history and culture. Additional support for the museum and ...