Hub City Railroad Museum — Attraction in Spartanburg

Really great place to come and look at to discover some really fun train history. Please donate a small amount of cash or make a purchase to help bring in new stuff. The kids really liked the train caboose and watching the trains go by at eye level while standing on the deck. They really wanted to play with the train and blow the train whistle inside the caboose but it's off limits. The caboose is just a small store with a running train set that someone turns on when you go inside. Its kind of awkward actually with someone just sitting in there. The staff inside the museum is very knowledgeable when it comes to the trains and will let you know when a train is getting ready to pass by. It's a place that the kids like to come and visit at least...

Hub City Railroad Museum is a neat little museum staffed by very enthusiastic and knowledgeable railfans. It is situated inside the old Southern Railways depot, next to the very active tracks that route through Spartanburg. We actually got some great photos of a train coming through just as we arrived.

Inside the depot is the memorabilia and history, plus a gift shop. There is artwork and vintage train magazines and schedules as well.

The staff will make sure you don't forget to check out the caboose that has been refurbished and houses a nice model train setup, as well as a mini shop for model train supplies.

It's a must see for railfans of all ages as a peek into the history of Spartanburg, the Hub City of...

Excellent place to visit with the family! Beautiful railroad museum with very helpful staff. The museum has a lot of wonderful historical artifacts. Very educational! There are restrooms available inside. Nice railfaning platform for watching of Norfolk Southern trains going through. Nice gift shop with reasonable prices. When in the area, I often come back to visit. Great place to visit if you are a railfan and also love railroad history. The cost is free but you can always leave a donation. They are open 10AM to 2PM, Wednesday and Saturday. If you love trains, visit Hub City...