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North Carolina Transportation Museum, Spencer, NC

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North Carolina Transportation Museum

A state historic site in Spencer that covers rail, automobile, and aviation history inside former Southern Railway repair shops.

1 Samuel Spencer Dr., Spencer, NC 28159 · Spencer, NC

About North Carolina Transportation Museum

The museum occupies the former Southern Railway Spencer Shops on a 60-acre site, where steam locomotives were once overhauled. Its historic buildings now hold locomotives, passenger cars, antique automobiles, fire trucks, and aircraft, including a replica Wright Flyer. Visitors can take a roughly 25-minute train ride around the grounds, explore hands-on exhibits, and visit the gift shop. The museum also runs seasonal events such as a holiday train ride.

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