The summer has arrived, and we have great tours to offer visitors every Saturday throughout the months of July and August. Come join us for these informational tours where you can learn about: architecture, how the automobile shaped North Carolina, private luxury rail cars, and the first 16 bays of the Bob Julian Roundhouse. Come learn what makes the N.C. Transportation Museum so unique!

Theme Information

August 3

Architecture at Spencer Shops

Join us for a new tour at the N.C. Transportation Museum highlighting the unique architecture of Spencer Shops. Learn about interesting characteristics of the museum’s Back Shop, Roundhouse, Flue Shop, and many more.

July 13, August 10

Bumper to Bumper: How the Automobile Shaped North Carolina

Take an in-depth look at the N.C. Transportation Museum’s Bumper to Bumper exhibit and learn how the automobile changed North Carolina beginning in the early 20th century. See up close the museum’s large automobile collection and some of the first cars to use steam and electric power for movement.

July 20, August 17

Private Luxury Rail Cars: Up Close with the Doris and Loretto

Join us for a special tour of two private luxury rail cars here at the museum the Loretto and Doris. See how the social elite traveled in style with the best accommodations and a luxury interior.

July 27, August 24

Bob Julian Roundhouse: First 16 Bays

Come tour the first 16 bays of one of the largest roundhouses still standing in the United States. Learn how steam locomotives were inspected and repaired at Spencer Shops, along with the unique architecture of the Bob Julian Roundhouse.