Visit to the NC Transportation Museum

On August 5th we took a trip to the NC Transportation Museum in Spencer, NC. The trip was instigated by Carl's mom, and Milo's friends Elena and Juliette also went.

Spencer was once home to Spencer Shops, a major Southern Railway overhaul facility for steam engines. The shops closed in the mid-1960s when they were unable to make the switch to servicing diesel engines. The restored shops and several restored trains, as well as some beautiful ruins, form the bulk of the museum. It is really pretty amazing. (See promo video.)


Ask Chris to tell you how hot it was in this non-airconditioned car.




Caboose


Toy train full of tools (moved from the toy workshop)


Lucie and private car




Daddy and Milo in front of the roundhouse. Did I mention that it was hot?