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Historic Spencer Shops Train Show

  • When: Saturday, May 18, 2024,  9:00 am -  5:00 pm
  • Location: N.C. Transportation Museum 1 Samuel Spencer Dr. Spencer, NC 28159

Fun for the Whole Family!
The Historic Spencer Shops Train Show features vendors with railroad memorabilia of all types: model train dealers, model train layouts, collectors, and more. The show takes place at the former Southern Railway Spencer Shops steam repair facility, a historic railroad location perfect for a railroading event!

Take a train ride around our 60-acre historic site, ride on restored railroad maintenance motor cars, and enjoy more fun for all ages.

Admission is $8 for adults, $7 for seniors/military, $6 for children ages 3-12, and free from children under 3. Train rides are an additional $8 for adults, $7 for seniors/military, $6 for children ages 3-12, and free from children under 3. Taxes and fees apply.

Members are Free
Members of the North Carolina Transportation Museum enjoy this daytime event, including museum admission and train rides, for free. Saturday, May 18, is also Member Appreciation Day with special members-only tours and other perks. If you’re not already a member, it’s a great day to sign up and enjoy a day at the museum for free! Members are strongly encouraged to reserve tickets in advance using their membership number.

Historic Spencer Shops Train Show Features:
Model train and railroad collectible vendors
Model train layouts
Railroad motor car rides provided by Red Springs & Northern
Museum passenger train rides
Museum exhibits and programs
Special photo opportunities

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