Museum of the American Railroad, Frisco
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Facts and practical information
The Museum of the American Railroad, formerly known as the Age of Steam Railroad Museum, is a railroad museum in Frisco, Texas. The museum has a large collection of steam, diesel, passenger, and freight railroad equipment, and is noted for allowing guests to walk through some of the equipment on guided tours. The President and CEO is Bob LaPrelle who has worked there for over 30 years now. It was established in 1963 for the Texas State Fair as the Southwest Railroad Historical Society. The collection accounts for over 70 trains; also in the collection are multiple historic structures. ()
Established: 1963 (61 years ago)Coordinates: 33°8'40"N, 96°50'0"W
Day trips
Museum of the American Railroad – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Toyota Stadium, National Videogame Museum, National Soccer Hall of Fame, Frisco Heritage Museum.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Museum of the American Railroad?
Nearby attractions include National Videogame Museum, Frisco (3 min walk), Frisco Discovery Center, Frisco (5 min walk), Frisco Heritage Museum, Frisco (10 min walk), National Soccer Hall of Fame, Frisco (18 min walk).
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