Vermont’s railroad heritage is small and personal. The Rutland Railway Museum occupies the station at Center Rutland and grew from a single local collection, which makes it a close look at the passenger and freight services of one railroad rather than a survey of every line in the state. Shelburne Museum takes a different approach, gathering a station, a freight shed and two railroad vehicles among its wider collections.
Each listing below links to a full guide with the history, what to look for and how to reach the operator.
Railroad museums & sites in Vermont — 2
Rutland Railway Museum
The Rutland Railway Museum occupies the historic station at Center Rutland. The preserved building provides a direct setting for exploring the railway history of the town and the wider region. The organization brings together people interested in railways, historical research and preservation, giving the museum a strong volunteer character.
Read the guide →Shelburne Museum — Railroad Collection
Shelburne Museum places railway artifacts within a wide-ranging collection of American art, buildings and everyday objects. The railroad component is valuable because it can be considered alongside other forms of travel and the cultural world in which rail passengers lived. It is a related collection within a broad museum rather than a dedicated railway institution. Visitors whose main interest is trains should check which railway buildings and vehicles are open during the chosen season.
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