National New York Central Railroad Museum
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All aboard for a fun time at a train museum in Elkhart! This is such a cute hidden gem. Perfect for my easily overstimulated 5 year old as it’s never too busy, but also has so much to learn and explore! #elkhartindiana #elkhartthingstodo #elkhart #newyorkcentralrailroadmuseum #thingstodoinmichiana #trainmuseum #railroadmuseum #downtownelkhart #southbendthingstodowithkids
missriahslifemissriahslife
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The have a lot of good information that is presented in a way that makes it interesting to view. I took my 3.5 year old twin niece and nephew once and bought the (very reasonable priced) annual membership. We have gone twice now and they love it and still ask to go back! There is a space for children to explore dramatic play in being a train conductor themselves. They can dress up, and interact with a (child) life-size train. There is a ticket booth, and train space to play in. They also have a wooden train table (actually 2, a fairly large one and a smaller one) to play with wooden trains. They have a huge variety of trains and train piece to build sets however children choose. They also have a lego train building table. There is an entire room with a model train set up. And I don't know about other train loving children, but my nephew could sit in there and watch the trains from many different angles (and they have step stools!). Lastly though they do not sell food, they DO have a train car with tables and it was the perfect spot to stop and eat their lunches at while watching REAL trains pass by outside. This is a great place for anyone to check out at least once!
Lindsey OlsonLindsey Olson
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Though pretty far away from the Hudson river's water level route that most think of when thinking about the New York Central, this place is a treasure trove of information and history about one of America's greatest railroads. We went on a weekday and had the place almost all to ourselves, and had a great time discussing history with the volunteers, one in particular who showed us around and once we let him know that we knew a decent amount about trains and railroad history, let us know some of the lesser known facts that you won't be able to hear anywhere else. The gift shop has only railroad timetables, calenders, and books that are are fantastic value. They have a diesel locomotive that you can go in to see the engine and the cab. This museum also has one of only 2 preserved NYC steam locomotives, but has been out in the elements for decades and is in need of some love. So please visit this museum to support the preservation of railroading history!
Daniel SmithDaniel Smith
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If you like railroading and railroading history, you'll love this NYC museum in Elkhart... The museum has some nice artifacts on the inside, including an operating O gauge model train set... It also has a lot of models on display in glass cases, as well as a large model of a steam engine.. Outside a lot of rolling stock, including a nice NYC 4-8-2 Mohawk steam locomotive... As a retired Engineer on another road, I enjoyed my visit and the folks who volunteer their time are great people..! At $5 for a senior it was well worth it.. I think the standard charge is $6.. One more note, if you are a train watcher you'll have a front row seat as you watch train after train roll by right in front of the museum...! Also, you are right on Main St. in downtown Elkhart, so lunch or dinner is right up the road... I would definitely recommend a visit here...
Crackers2549Crackers2549
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If you want to visit a place that is full of history and absolutely fascinating, you need to make National New York Central train museum a must visit place if your ever in Elkhart OR the surrounding area! I enjoyed my time at the museum.to the point I really had a hard time wanting to leave. The artifacts and description plaques on their presentations are easy to follow and the exhibits are stunning! There's something to do for the entire family, and its packed full of memorabilia from the passenger train that once ran thru the area. I highly recommend that you visit this gem of historical artifacts, and feel you'll come away with a fondness and appreciation for trains as I did!
Rock Lozano SrRock Lozano Sr
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I've been here three times (October 2017, May 2018, May 2019) and it's a great place to see numerous trains even if railfanning for only a few hours. Elkhart is my first major train watching stop before continuing through the Midwest. It's beside the classification yard so trains going through the museum are usually slow and multiple trains can go through. The tracks are owned by Norfolk Southern but foreign power leaders can be common. Lots of different types of trains and a variety of color makes railfanning at this location a must for people who love trains.
sleeping beautysleeping beauty
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721 S Main St, Elkhart, IN 46516, United States
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elkhartindiana.org
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The National New York Central Railroad Museum is a railroad museum located in Elkhart, Indiana dedicated to the preservation of the New York Central Railroad.
attractions: The Lerner Theatre, Hopman Jewelers, Hotel Elkhart, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, Secret Door Games, NIBCO Water and Ice Park, Compra Mas Supermarket, Midwest Museum of American Art, STASH Boutique Consignment, Kardzhali Park, ZSmart Furniture, restaurants: Five Star Dive Bar, 523 Tap & Grill, Michael's Italian Restaurant, The Electric Brew-Downtown Elkhart, Kao's, Artisan, Essence Restaurant + Bar, Hardy's Bar, Brass Elk Brewing, The Vine
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