North Alabama Railroad Museum, Huntsville

Name: North Alabama Railroad Museum
Address: 694 Chase Rd NE, Huntsville, 35811-1523, United States
Telephone: +1 256-851-6276

#15 among attractions in Huntsville

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North Alabama Railroad Museum, Huntsville

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The North Alabama Railroad Museum, Inc. is a railroad museum in Chase, Alabama. The museum, incorporated in 1966, is an all volunteer organization. The museum has a collection of rolling stock, a small train station, and a small heritage railroad called the Mercury and Chase Railroad which operates between April and December. The mission of the NARM is to "preserve railroad history in North Alabama and South Central Tennessee." It is run entirely by its 100-plus volunteers. The museum is open to the public daily, volunteers are usually available on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Admission to the museum is free, however there is a charge for riding the trains. A schedule of rides is available at the museum's website. ()

Coordinates: 34°46'60"N, 86°32'46"W

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694 Chase Rd NENortheast HuntsvilleHuntsville 35811-1523 United States

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+1 256-851-6276

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