S6 Interurban Railway Museum
The museum features a replica of a 19th-century farm, an authentic tool collection, and a working “O” scale model train layout. There are also many interactive exhibits that teach visitors about the science behind the electric railway. The museum is also dedicated to instilling a sense of community in visitors.
The Interurban Railway Museum is owned by the City of Plano and operated by the Plano Conservancy for Historic Preservation. The museum is open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m. It also hosts guided tours of a restored Railway Post Office car. Visitors can learn about the history of the Texas Electric Railway and how it brought traveling salesmen and goods together.
The museum also features many displays about the Texas Electric Railway and the history of the interurban railroads. There are also displays of vintage train cars and railroad artifacts. There are also four model railroads at the museum.
Visitors can also take rides on a flat car and a caboose. There are also five real cannons and a Civil War reenactment. There is also a play area for kids to dress up and play Little House on the Prairie. The museum is also home to the Heritage Theater, which shows old movies.
The museum is also home to the former Santa Fe PA-1 #59-L. Visitors can also see a 44-ton switcher preserved as South Orient #103. There is also a large collection of rolling stock at the museum. It is the only museum in the state that currently operates vintage trolley service.
The Interurban Railway Museum is open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and Saturday, 1-5 p.m. It is located at 901 East 15th Street in Plano, Texas. It is accessible through the double doors to the right of Car 360. The front entrance will be closed for a short period of time while the museum is undergoing an ADA construction project.
The building that houses the museum was once the power house for the Interurban lines. It was built in 1908 and has been restored to its present state. It is the only electric sub-station remaining in Plano. The building was originally used for various purposes until 1982, when it was converted to a museum. The building was registered as a Texas Historical Landmark in 1991.
The museum features the world’s largest collection of historic trains and locomotives. There are hundreds of locomotives on display, along with an assortment of rolling stock and historic cars. The museum also features a showroom with working demonstrations of locomotives. There are also special Live Steam Days. Check this place out.