Oklahoma Railway Museum facts for kids
| Former name | Central Oklahoma Railman Club |
|---|---|
| Location | 3400 NE Grand Blvd, Oklahoma City Ok 73111, USA |
| Type | Railway Museum |
The Oklahoma Railway Museum is a cool place in Oklahoma City where you can learn all about trains! It's a special kind of organization that doesn't make a profit. Instead, it uses money from people who join, train tickets, fun events, and gifts to keep everything running and fix up old trains. Many people help out, with about 50 active members working hard to make the museum awesome. The museum follows important rules from the Federal Railroad Administration to make sure everything is safe. It's also part of groups like the HeritageRail Alliance.
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Riding the Rails
Have you ever wanted to ride a real train? At the Oklahoma Railway Museum, you can! They have four diesel locomotives that pull different railcars. You can take a train ride on the first and third Saturday of each month. These rides happen from April to September.
Train Ride Times
Train rides usually start at these times:
- 9:15 am
- 11:15 am
- 1:15 pm
- 3:15 pm
It's a great way to experience what it's like to travel by train!
Amazing Trains and Cars
The museum has a fantastic collection of trains and other railway equipment. This collection is called "rolling stock." They have 10 different diesel and steam locomotive engines. These are the powerful parts of the train that make it move.
They also have 10 passenger cars. These are the cars where people sit during a ride. Plus, there are many other special cars used for keeping the tracks in good shape or carrying freight.
Meet Sadie the Steam Engine
Sometimes, a special "guest" steam engine visits the museum! Starting in October 2021, a steam engine named "Sadie" (serial number 4139) was there for rides. Sadie was built way back in 1931. She was made at the Vulcan Iron Works in Pennsylvania. Sadie was planned to stay at the museum until the spring of 2022.
Fun Events for Everyone
The Oklahoma Railway Museum hosts several exciting events throughout the year. These special days are a lot of fun for families and train fans.
Popular Annual Events
Some of the most popular events include:
- Day Out With Thomas: A chance to see and ride with the famous blue engine!
- Halloween Train: A spooky and fun train ride around Halloween.
- Christmas Train: Get into the holiday spirit with a festive train ride, often called the Polar Express.
- Easter Express: A special train ride for Easter celebrations.
The museum also has places where you can host birthday parties. Imagine having your birthday party on a train! You can even book special "charter trains" for your own group.
