Discover Transportation History at the North Carolina Transportation Museum!

At Boxcar B’s Trains and Things, we love celebrating the history, engineering, and innovation that keep the world moving! One fantastic place to experience that history firsthand is the North Carolina Transportation Museum in Spencer, North Carolina.

Located on the grounds of a former Southern Railway steam locomotive repair facility, this incredible museum offers visitors a fascinating look at how transportation has evolved through the years. From the powerful locomotives that helped build America’s railroads to historic automobiles, aircraft, and other transportation exhibits, there is something for everyone to discover.

Railroad enthusiasts can get up close to historic locomotives, explore railroad equipment, and learn about the people, technology, and industries that helped shape our nation's railroading heritage.

Automotive fans can discover historic vehicles and see how cars and other forms of road transportation have changed over time.

Aviation and transportation history lovers can explore exhibits that highlight the many ways people and goods have traveled throughout history.

Whether you're a lifelong train enthusiast, a family looking for an educational adventure, or simply curious about how transportation has shaped our world, the North Carolina Transportation Museum is a wonderful place to learn, explore, and make lasting memories.

At Boxcar B’s Trains and Things, we believe that understanding the history behind the trains, vehicles, and technology we enjoy today makes the hobby even more rewarding. A visit to this museum is a great way to connect the models we run on our layouts with the real machines and remarkable stories that inspired them!

All aboard for a journey through transportation history!