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Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum, Adams, MA

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Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum

A nonprofit railroad museum in the Berkshires that runs heritage train rides and keeps historic rail equipment and artifacts.

4 Hoosac Street, Adams, MA 01220 · Adams, MA

About Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum

The museum is a not-for-profit group focused on documenting the railroad history of western Massachusetts. It maintains a historic campus in Lenox with artifacts and equipment, along with preservation and restoration work on rolling stock. Its main ride program is a one-hour Hoosac Valley train in Adams, which operates mainly during the fall and holiday seasons. Seasonal themed rides, such as pumpkin patch and holiday trips, are offered as well, and visitors should check the event calendar for available dates before booking.

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