Featured Activity
Exhibits cover many facets of transportation: use of railroads in wartime; urban transit from 1880s mule car through electric streetcars of early 20th century; and the second transcontinental railroad built through El Paso. A restored 4-4-0 "Classic American" 1857 locomotive is on display along with exhibits on the history of the EP & SW No. 1. Open 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Tue.–Sat., 1–5 p.m. Sun. No admission fee. 400 West San Antonio Ave. 915/422-3420. www.elpasorails.org.
City: El Paso
Region: Big Bend Country
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