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3rd Annual Train Show - May 17 & 18, 2008 4 Of July Parade - Open House 10:00 to 1:00 Hobo Night - Oct. 11, 2008 Santa Train - Dec. 13, 2008 | |
Pullman, Passenger and Freight Cars
The Museum has 3 steam engines and 3 diesel engines on site. The steam engines are all on static display.
The diesel engines are operable. The greater efficiency of diesel engines compared to steam engines, and
the fewer moving parts to be serviced, repaired, or replaced, resulted in steam engines being retired
by most major railroads by the late 1950's; a few short line railroads continued to use steam into the
1960's. Union Pacific is the only major railroad with an ongoing steam program. UP operates two steam
engines, #3985 and #844, on excursion runs for railfans. Most other steam operations are on tourist or
private railroads.More Information
Volunteer Activities
Boy Scout Merit Badge Class
Birthday Parties
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Galveston Railroad Show was a great success. Click here to see some pictures. A special thanks to all the volunteers who helped out at the event. 
China Displays
Herron O-scale Layout
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Boy Scouts may take advantage of facilities at the Galveston Island Railroad Museum to study for a Railroading
Merit Badge. The Museum holds the largest collection of railroad artifacts in the southwestern United States.
In the yard are diesel and steam engines, a variety of freight and passenger cars, cabooses and maintenance of
way cars. There are also display cars full of railroading artifacts. In the main building, which once contained
the offices of the Santa Fe Railroad and the Union Passenger Depot, is an operating ho-scale model railroad based around the Port of Galveston.
In the former railway express office building is a brand new 700 square foot ho-scale model railroad.
In Theaters 1 and 2, the Museum is proud to announce the addition of over 10 new displays. The displays include “The History of the
Santa Fe” and feature passenger timetables and dining car menus from the 50’s and 60’s. In addition, the Santa Fe exhibit features
glassware from the Super Chief and a replica of the famous Santa Fe Warbonnet engines in G scale. 
In Theater 3 is an O-scale model railroad winter wonderland. This layout was donated by Carla Herron. Board members Ken
Douglas and Morris Gould, assisted by Ralph Stenzel and Victor Garcia and members of the Beaumont Model Railroad Club,
transported the layout from Houston, assembled it and installed track, switches, mountains, dwellings, and a special
effect that must be seen in person.
