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The Museum of the American Railroad    

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The Museum of the American Railroad, formerly known as the Age of Steam Railroad Museum, is a railroad museum in Frisco, Texas. The museum …

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Feb 17, 2025
Great collection of some very unique railway equipment, including one examples of the largest steam and diesel locomotives ever built . The tour guide and other staff were very friendly and knowledge…Full review by Susan W
Feb 11, 2024
We toured both the outdoor trains and the indoor model train exhibit. It was such a fun experience! John is an excellent tour guide. He definitely is knowledgeable about the history of trains and…Full review by Bonnie V
Jan 1, 2024
Amazing experience for our family. Staff was extremely helpful and engaging. Great displays and tour. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting, or locals who have yet to go.Full review by John T
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Established in 1963, the Museum of the American Railroad is a living preservation of steam-era railroading and has one of the fines…
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Facts

Established:1963
Located:Frisco, Texas, United States
President:Bob LaPrelle
Chief Executive Officer:"see president"
Type:501(C) Not For Profit

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What time are the daily tours
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Visit the "Museum of the American Railroad" web site. Complete information provided. MM
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Answer by Michael M · Jul 14, 2018
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Does anyone know if Steve Sanders million dollar model train set (donated to Frisco by his wife after his death) is set up …
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Does anyone know if Steve Sanders million dollar model train set (donated to Frisco by his wife after his death) is set up and running, yet? It was written up in the Dallas Morning News on 2/17/17. If so, I want to take my grandson to see it! TIA.
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"Train Utopia" and the showing of the Steve Sanders million dollar train layout will open July 18th, 2108. The layout is housed at the Frisco, Texas "Discovery Center." located …
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"Train Utopia" and the showing of the Steve Sanders million dollar train layout will open July 18th, 2108. The layout is housed at the Frisco, Texas "Discovery Center." located at 8004 Dallas Pkwy #200 with telephone number of 972-292-6651. Mike Martin
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Does anyone have a working email address for the museum? I've tried the one on trip advisor and the contact form on …
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Does anyone have a working email address for the museum? I've tried the one on trip advisor and the contact form on their website but don't get replies I live in the U.K. So phoning isn't an option Help appreciated
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That's the only email I am aware of it is a very informal museum tickets are purchased through the Frisco Heritage Museum here is their email [email protected] But maybe …
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That's the only email I am aware of it is a very informal museum tickets are purchased through the Frisco Heritage Museum here is their email [email protected] But maybe someone here who has been knows the answer to your question.
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Can you walk up to the trains outside without paying or is there a fence/gate?
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There is a picket fence between the parking area and the trains. There are two parallel rows of tracks and trains. You can see the outer row of trains through the fence, but the ones that …
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There is a picket fence between the parking area and the trains. There are two parallel rows of tracks and trains. You can see the outer row of trains through the fence, but the ones that I felt were more interesting, such as the Big Boy, were on the inner row and couldn't be seen easily from outside the fence.
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