America fell in love with the railroad long before it became infatuated with the autmobile. At Kentucky Railway Museum, just off Bluegrass Parkway and Interstate-65 in New Haven, Kentucky, recapture the romance of the local passenger train when it was small-town America's link to the world.
Ride through the scenic and historic Rolling Fork River Valley, learn of the railroad's Civil War connection and the towns and people who built the railroad, beginning in the 1850's. Special events include train robberies, special holiday train rides, and festivals.
Your twenty-two mile, one-hour journey will be powered by the only restored Louisville & Nashville steam locomotive, #152, on selected weekends and holidays. Built in 1905, it powered passenger trains over these rails, the L&N's Lebanon Branch, when it was a major artery through central Kentucky. On other days, first generation diesels provide motive power for the authentic coaches on our rails.
The Museum, staffed largely by volunteers, houses a collection of artifacts and memorabilia in a replica of the original New Haven depot. Broswe the museum store for a gift item with a railroad theme, and watch several different toy train layouts operate in our model train center. Enjoy a cool drink or a meal at one of New Haven's several charming restaurants.
"Return with us now to those thrilling days of yesteryear" at the Kentucky Railway Museum!
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