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Tanana Valley Railroad Museum — Attraction in Fairbanks

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Tanana Valley Railroad Museum
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The Tanana Valley Railroad was a 3 ft narrow gauge railroad that operated in the Tanana Valley of Alaska from 1905 to about 1917. A portion of the railroad later became part of the Alaska Railroad.
Nearby attractions
Pioneer Park
2300 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99701
Pioneer Air Museum
2300 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99701, United States
Pioneer Museum
2300 Airport Way bldg 1, Fairbanks, AK 99701
The Bear Gallery
Pioneer Park, 3rd Floor, Alaska Centennial Center for the Arts, 2300 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99701
Chena Riverwalk
Moore St, Fairbanks, AK 99701
Carlson Center
2010 2nd Ave, Fairbanks, AK 99701
Growden Park
207 Wilbur St, Fairbanks, AK 99701
Arctic Sun VR
1800 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99701
Nearby restaurants
Alaska Salmon Bake
2300 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99701
Cheechacos tacos
2300 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99701
Souvlaki
Pioneer Park Cabin, 2300 Airport Way #17, Fairbanks, AK 99701
GR’s Empanada House
2034 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99701, United States
Great Harvest Bread Co.
1990 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99701
Asiana Restaurant
2001 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99701
Lin's Asian Bistro
1900 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99701
Airport Way Restaurant
1704 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99701
McDonald's
1930 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99701
Backwoods Coffee
1780 Peger Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99709
Nearby local services
Canoe Alaska
1101 Peger Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99701
Sourdough Dan's (Sourdough Thin Crust Pizza)
2300 Airport Way Cabin 64, Fairbanks, AK 99701
The Folk School Fairbanks
2300 Airport Way Cabin 66, Fairbanks, AK 99701
Palace Theatre
Fairbanks, AK 99701
Sacred Heart Cathedral
1300 Peger Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99709
The Samson Hardware Company
1990 Phillips Field Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99701
Arctic Home
1698 Airport Way #1, Fairbanks, AK 99701
Catholic Diocese of Fairbanks
1316 Peger Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99709
Great Alaskan Bud Co.
1905 Livengood Ave, Fairbanks, AK 99701
Nearby hotels
Best Western Plus Pioneer Park Inn
1908 Chena Landings Loop, Fairbanks, AK 99701, United States
Comfort Inn Fairbanks
1909 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99701
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Tanana Valley Railroad Museum

2300 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99701
4.8(11)
Open until 12:00 AM
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The Tanana Valley Railroad was a 3 ft narrow gauge railroad that operated in the Tanana Valley of Alaska from 1905 to about 1917. A portion of the railroad later became part of the Alaska Railroad.

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attractions: Pioneer Park, Pioneer Air Museum, Pioneer Museum, The Bear Gallery, Chena Riverwalk, Carlson Center, Growden Park, Arctic Sun VR, restaurants: Alaska Salmon Bake, Cheechacos tacos, Souvlaki, GR’s Empanada House, Great Harvest Bread Co., Asiana Restaurant, Lin's Asian Bistro, Airport Way Restaurant, McDonald's, Backwoods Coffee, local businesses: Canoe Alaska, Sourdough Dan's (Sourdough Thin Crust Pizza), The Folk School Fairbanks, Palace Theatre, Sacred Heart Cathedral, The Samson Hardware Company, Arctic Home, Catholic Diocese of Fairbanks, Great Alaskan Bud Co.
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Nearby attractions of Tanana Valley Railroad Museum

Pioneer Park

Pioneer Air Museum

Pioneer Museum

The Bear Gallery

Chena Riverwalk

Carlson Center

Growden Park

Arctic Sun VR

Pioneer Park

Pioneer Park

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(976)

Open until 8:00 PM
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Pioneer Air Museum

Pioneer Air Museum

4.2

(24)

Open until 6:00 PM
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Pioneer Museum

Pioneer Museum

4.7

(12)

Open until 6:00 PM
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The Bear Gallery

The Bear Gallery

4.9

(11)

Open until 6:00 PM
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Nearby restaurants of Tanana Valley Railroad Museum

Alaska Salmon Bake

Cheechacos tacos

Souvlaki

GR’s Empanada House

Great Harvest Bread Co.

Asiana Restaurant

Lin's Asian Bistro

Airport Way Restaurant

McDonald's

Backwoods Coffee

Alaska Salmon Bake

Alaska Salmon Bake

3.9

(534)

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Cheechacos tacos

Cheechacos tacos

5.0

(23)

$

Open until 8:00 PM
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Souvlaki

Souvlaki

4.5

(39)

$

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GR’s Empanada House

GR’s Empanada House

4.9

(69)

$

Open until 12:00 AM
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Nearby local services of Tanana Valley Railroad Museum

Canoe Alaska

Sourdough Dan's (Sourdough Thin Crust Pizza)

The Folk School Fairbanks

Palace Theatre

Sacred Heart Cathedral

The Samson Hardware Company

Arctic Home

Catholic Diocese of Fairbanks

Great Alaskan Bud Co.

Canoe Alaska

Canoe Alaska

4.8

(122)

Click for details
Sourdough Dan's (Sourdough Thin Crust Pizza)

Sourdough Dan's (Sourdough Thin Crust Pizza)

4.8

(13)

Click for details
The Folk School Fairbanks

The Folk School Fairbanks

4.1

(10)

Click for details
Palace Theatre

Palace Theatre

4.8

(22)

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Reviews of Tanana Valley Railroad Museum

4.8
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5.0
5y

Great place to know the history of the Railroads of the area. Gary was very informative about the museum and explained me so much. it was an interesting story to hear how the train head in the museum was shipped from Petersburg, Pennsylvania to St Michael, Alaska all around North and South America back in 1899 because there was no Panama canal and then on a Paddlewheel boat to Chena. Gary you are the...

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5.0
7y

This place is amazing! The work they do for the engine they have restored is exceptional! They are all volunteers and they donate hours of their own time and of their own money to be able to continue their efforts. They are always looking for volunteers! When they run their locomotive it is...

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5.0
4y

Really awesome museum offering free admission for rail and train lovers. I do wish they had better posted hours as it was closed when I went on a Thursday afternoon. Taking a peek through the doors seems to offer a variety of train full size as well as smaller...

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Victor WangVictor Wang
Really awesome museum offering free admission for rail and train lovers. I do wish they had better posted hours as it was closed when I went on a Thursday afternoon. Taking a peek through the doors seems to offer a variety of train full size as well as smaller memorabilia.
Fronty ParkerFronty Parker
The train museum is a highlight in Pioneer Park, a guided train ride around the park. At the same time, waiting for the next trip, lots of train history and restored engines, and the like to see and investigate.
Samantha CampbellSamantha Campbell
Guy working was a pleasure chatting with, train ride was closed but enjoy the small workshop.
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