Historic Spencer Shops Train Show
May 18 & 19, 2024

Saturday, May 18

Museum Open with Train Show 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Train rides at 10 and 11 a.m. and 12, 1, and 2 p.m.

Sunday, May 19

Museum Open 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Train Show open 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Train rides at 1, 2 & 3 p.m.

General Admission Tickets*

$8 for Adults
$7 for Seniors (65+)/Military**
$6 for Children 3-12 years of age

General Admission + Train Ride Tickets*

$16 for Adults
$14 for Seniors (65+)/Military**
$12 for Children 3-12 years of age

Kids under 3 are free and do not require a ticket. Members are free but are encouraged to reserve a ticket in advance using your membership number.
*These prices do not include taxes or fees. Event operates rain or shine. No refunds or exchanges.
**Must present approved military ID along with ticket for entry. Limit 1 per military ID.

ASTC Travel Passport Program reciprocity benefits not valid for this special event.

Fun for the Whole Family!

The Historic Spencer Shops Train Show features vendors with railroad memorabilia of all types: model train dealers, model train layouts, collectors, and more. The show takes place at the former Southern Railway Spencer Shops steam repair facility, a historic railroad location perfect for a railroading event!

Take a train ride around our 60-acre historic site, ride on restored railroad maintenance motor cars, and enjoy more fun for all ages.

Admission is $8 for adults, $7 for seniors (65+)/military, $6 for children ages 3-12, and free from children under 3.  Train rides are an additional $8 for adults, $7 for seniors/military, $6 for children ages 3-12, and free from children under 3.  Taxes and fees apply.

Members are Free

Members of the North Carolina Transportation Museum enjoy this daytime event, including museum admission and train rides, for free. Saturday, May 18, is also Member Appreciation Day with special members-only tours and other perks. If you’re not already a member, it’s a great day to sign up and enjoy a day at the museum for free! Members are strongly encouraged to reserve tickets in advance using their membership number.

 

Historic Spencer Shops Train Show Features:

  • Model train and railroad collectible vendors
  • Model train layouts
  • Railroad motor car rides provided by Red Springs & Northern
  • Museum passenger train rides
  • Museum exhibits and programs
  • Special photo opportunities

 

May 18:  Meet Jimmy from YouTube’s DIY and Digital Railroad!

We’re delighted to announce the addition of a special program, “YouTube for Trains,” presented by Jimmy from DIY and Digital Railroad, at 11:30AM on May 18 in the Master Mechanic’s Office (Building C.)

DIY and Digital Railroad has over 58,000 subscribers on YouTube and is all about model railroading, from the first train to a basement railroad empire.  The channel shares Jimmy’s love for model railroading as a family friendly hobby.  A professional video producer, Jimmy and his family are also members of the NC Transportation Museum and visit often.

Meet Jimmy and enjoy his program, included in your Historic Spencer Shops Train Show admission on Saturday, May 18 only at 11:30AM.   You can also check out the channel at https://www.youtube.com/@DIYDigitalRailroad

Bob Julian Roundhouse 100th Anniversary Celebration

Join us at 1:30PM in front of the Bob Julian Roundhouse for a short welcome and history of the Bob Julian Roundhouse as we celebrate 100 years of what remains as the largest roundhouse still standing in North America.  Join us as we welcome members of Bob Julian’s family as our special guests.

Additional activities continue into the evening with a program presented by Bill Schafer of the Southern Railway Historical Association about Southern Railway passenger trains between 1966 and 1979, a dinner train, and a night photo session.  For information and to purchase tickets for any of those events, visit https://www.nctransportationmuseum.org/100th-anniversary-roundhouse-celebration/

Saturday, May 18

Museum Open with Train Show 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Train rides at 10 and 11 a.m. and 12, 1, and 2 p.m.

Sunday, May 19

Museum Open 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Train Show open 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Train rides at 1, 2 & 3 p.m.

General Admission Tickets*

$8 for Adults
$7 for Seniors (65+)/Military**
$6 for Children 3-12 years of age

General Admission + Train Ride Tickets*

$16 for Adults
$14 for Seniors (65+)/Military**
$12 for Children 3-12 years of age

Kids under 3 are free and do not require a ticket. Members are free but are encouraged to reserve a ticket in advance using your membership number.
*These prices do not include taxes or fees. Event operates rain or shine. No refunds or exchanges.
**Must present approved military ID along with ticket for entry. Limit 1 per military ID.

ASTC Travel Passport Program reciprocity benefits not valid for this special event.

Food Vendors

Food vendors will be on site and announced at a later date.