north carolina transportation museum
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We visited for the Polar Express and were beyond thrilled with the service we received. The staff went above and beyond to make sure this was a magical experience for children of all ages. My daughter kept asking all weekend if we could just go back!
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If you are a "rail fan" or owned a model train set you will be amazed! I have been to the transportation museum 2 times and loved every minute of it! I have taken the Steam Engineer experience and got to "drive" a steam locomotive for an hour. You can ride the diesel train in the passenger cars or pay a little more and ride in the engine (only a limited amount of people allowed to ride in the engine). They also have train excursions several times during the year where you can travel out of state to several destinations. I am leaving on Nov. 2nd on the Georgia Autumn Special and can't wait. Many of the people who work there are volunteers and help to keep the place running smoothly. The gift shop has everything you could ever want. They have planes, trucks, cars, and tractors as well, but since it is based at an old rail yard, much of the experience is more towards trains. There is some hiking involved in areas that are uncovered, so you do need to dress for the weather and be prepared. Recommend for adults and young children, I think (unfortunately) most teens would not appreciate it as much. Not much in the way of food on the premises, but plenty of restaurants close by.
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I visited the museum on a cool Saturday afternoon in November. After parking my car, I wasn't quite sure which way to go. There isn't much in the way of signage. I walked past the Polar Express and headed to the gift shop. I had to ask the cashier if there was an admission fee because there didn't seem to be an admission area and you could just walk anywhere you wanted. They did take my admission fee and gave me a paper bracelet so I would be legal. From there I went to the bumper to bumper exhibit of cars and trucks, then on to the roundhouse. Lots of cool locomotives, cars and related memorabilia including a movie. They also had a train ride around the grounds available for $6.00. This is separate from the Polar Express train ride, which is sold out for the year. The "Back Building" houses a mix of cars and trucks which you can only see from a distance. I hope they do something different with that building. It is 600 feet long with plenty of space for exhibits.
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They said this was their first year of doing Polar Express, you would not have known it. It was a wonderful time. Every single staff member was friendly from beginning to end. Even the group of people in car#3 were so nice. No pushing or shoving and the adults moved out of the way to make room for the kids to see Santa at the North pole. I hAve a Two and seven year old. Both loved it. I hope to be back next year.
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We took our granddaughter and my brother, a train, collector, to ride the train, see the roundhouse and museum, and generally be in awe of the old steam locomotives and cabooses. My granddaughter, 5, was awe-struck when the conductor on the ride punched her ticket (memories of the Polar Express). We had a wonderful time!Lots of walking, but for those with limited mobility, they will tell you how to drive to another parking lot closer to the museum and roundhouse.Your ticket at the train station includes the ride, museum, and roundhouse exhibits. Extra needed to stand on the turntable as it circles around. Bring your own snacks - food is very limited. Senior discounts apply. I suggest going to the Website for current hours of operation; they change by season. Lots of extra things for kids, too, on the Website.In the summer, tickets go on sale for the December Polar Express ride. Tickets are sold out early .
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My boy and I came down here two hours away from Virginia. We absolutely loved it. Great displays. Loved the train ride. Prices are very reasonable. Enjoyed the history. Wished we could have seen 611 being rebuilt. Will visit again!
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The N.C. Transportation Museum has a very fine collection of 20th Century motive power on hand. The operating trackage and the live steam train are great for children that otherwise would never see a real operating steam locomotive.One of the interesting aspects of this facility is that the museum has maintained much of the old Southern Railroad's Spencer Shops. This was the largest maintenance facility in this region of the country back in the days of steam trains. Up until the early 60s, Spencer was an extremely important facility. A visitor today can get some idea of what railroading was like back when trains were powered by equipment that was practically a living breathing thing and not just a big truck on rails.The railroads built the modern industrial United States, and this museum gives us all a glimpse of what was.
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This was an amazing experience! The staff were so helpful and friendly. Everyone was totally committed to making sure this Polar Express was enjoyed by everyone. The train ride is limited since it is inside the grounds of the museum but considering everything, that was a minor thing. Santa personally handed out the bells to each passenger. The chefs and elves were wonderful. So glad that my family was able to experience this!
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This is a great place to visit. You always see locomotives at a distance, but when you stand beside one it is really amazing. Allow about two to three hours for the visit, the neighborhood is nice, and the museum has a great gift shop. There is a moderate amount of walking.
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Cannot say enough about the Polar Express at the North Carolina Transportation Museum! Absolutely First Class presentation! Great for kids but even if you don't have kids, you will enjoy just the same!Great time and WILL DO AGAIN!