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Houston Railroad Museum
Mission Statement: To preserve, enjoy and share with the public the memory, history and experience of railroading, particularly Texas railroading, as it has been and as it is now. Gulf Coast Chapter - NRHS strives to fulfill its mission at the Houston Railroad Museum, 7390 Mesa Rd. in Houston, Texas. The museum, open every weekend from April to November, features an interesting collection of railroad locomotives, cars and other artifacts, as well as a model railroad and research library. For more information, use the links at left. The museum is open from early April
until
the first weekend in November, Saturdays
from 11 a.m. to 4
p.m.
Admission is $5 for adults, $2.50 for children 12 and under. Our annual Open House is held the first weekend in November. We are conducting a fundraising campaign in support of the restoration of the Good Cheer, the former KCS tavern-lounge-observation car owned by Gulf Coast Chapter, NRHS, Inc. Click here to download a PDF donation/pledge form and a Good Cheer 2008 Calendar! Boy Scout Railroading Merit Badge Programs are conducted at the Houston Railroad Museum. Next workshop date: TBA Click here for details. 25th Annual Railroad Photography Contest: Deadline for entries is October 21. Click here to download the rules and entry form. Houston Railroad Museum facilities are available for parties and other events. Download a PDF or email info@houstonrrmuseum.org for details. The Houston Railroad Museum is operated by Gulf Coast Chapter, National Railway Historical Society, Inc. Gulf Coast Chapter, National Railway Historical Society, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization incorporated under the laws of the State of Texas. Most donations to the museum are tax deductible. Support our efforts: Become a member or make a donation. Questions or comments about our web site? email tom@kingswayrc.com Web space donated by Laminating Unlimited, Houston Entire website copyright © 2008 Gulf Coast Chapter NRHS Inc. unless noted otherwise. |