The Arizona Railway Museum in Chandler, AZ, is more than a museum; it’s an experience. Step aboard an authentic steam locomotive, or take a ride in a recently restored Pullman Parlor Car. You’ll also find a rich history dating back to the 1800s when horse-drawn streetcars first appeared in American cities. The Arizona Railway Museum in Chandler, Arizona, is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that has been preserving railroad history since 1983. It is a favorite thing to do in Chandler, AZ, for parents and kids alike!
Whether you’re an avid train enthusiast or just a casual observer, a day at the museum will prove to you that you will never cease to be amazed by the ways people have found to move heavy cargo and travelers from place to place. Our vintage collection of passenger cars, freight cars, locomotives, and streetcars represents most American railroading eras from about 1880 to the present day. Over 400,000 pounds of operating railroad equipment, thousands of artifacts, and archival records are preserved.
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