Hi all, the wife and me are going to the transportation museum near St. Louis, MO on July 7. Has anyone ever been there? What are the must see items and what should we expect? Do they give guided tours? thanks
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I have been there, some time ago. There were a number of pieces of rolling stock outside...l'd have to find photos to remind me of what is there...l remember a tunnel at the end of the grounds, and that the auto museum building was then closed for repairs, a big disappointment. I walked through an RPO and at least one other pass. car. I may remember a Budweiser reefer on display. Obviously, l need to go again. If you get there, take lotsa photos and post them.
Frank
It’s been a while. But I will say it was a fun place and well worth the visit. I don’t remember a tour, but there was some work going on when I was there.
have fun!
Larry
They have the only PRR P5 electric left, a GG1 and the rock island aero train set. My must see items.
The Areo Train is worth the trip from anywhere!
They also have the only surviving inside connected 4-4-0 - the Daniel Nason as well as the only surviving steam dummy.
Don't forget an NYC Mohawk, a wooden vinegar tank car, a milk car, and, BEST of all, 1522.
I visited there about 4 years ago. Managed to get some Aerotrain photos, both inside and out (except for inside the cab, rats!). Here's a few of 'em.................
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They have a great collection, arguably the best anywhere. Their website points out that they have 70 locomotive, over half of which are one of a kind or sole survivors of their type.
http://transportmuseumassociat...the-collection/rail/
They have a Big Boy, a DD40AX, a Santa Fe 2-10-4, an SP GS6, the only remaining Nickle Plate Hudson, the EMD FT 103 demonstrator diesel, the only remaining N&W Y6 (on loan to Virginia Museum of Transportation at the moment), a PRR GG1, a Milwaukee Road bipolar, a NYC Mohawk, a CB&Q Zephyr, a CB&Q E8, a C&O 2-8-4, and many other pieces of equipment.
A visit is well worth your time.
Scott Griggs
Louisville, KY
J Daddy posted:Have fun. I was there last year... they just repainted the NYC Mohawk...
Nice to see the Wabash Mogul got a new coat of paint, too.
Rusty
Hope to get out there next week during our 2-day private car stay in St.Louis. We arrive from Chicago on June 18 on the morning train from Chicago, stay until 3 PM the 20th. Our private car will be parked at the former St. Louis Union Station. Looks like a $50 cab ride out to the museum, though. Exploring the Amtrak option, take Amtrak to Kirkwood and cab from there.
Read about our trip here.
In all seriousness, be VERY careful around Union Station, especially after dark.
Thanks, Clarence. Supposedly there are a couple of tracks left in the station for private car parking.
There are about four tracks on the east side of the old Train Cover, they are on station property, but are easily accessible from the street.
In the station proper, you'll find impressive examples of the period architecture. I was on the construction crew that did the rehab of the building.
Clarence Siman posted:In all seriousness, be VERY careful around Union Station, especially after dark.
I agree,I go to Union Station late night every few months. Never had a problem,but being VERY careful is excellent safety advice. I heard the same about the St.Louis train station. Fear of getting mugged is why I have not made the Amtrak trip from Chicago to St.Louis to see the museum. I will do it though eventually.
