Since 2002, the Rosenberg Railroad Museum has amassed a collection of
artifacts, maps, photographs, semaphores, wigwag and memorabilia detailing the
history of the "Great Rails" in and around Rosenberg and Fort Bend County and
their importance to the city's history. Special exhibits include a HO-gauge
working model train and an 1879 business railcar recalling the golden days of
train travel. Tower 17 was the last traditional manned railroad-interlocking
tower in Texas. It closed in February 2004 and was moved a half-mile to the
museum grounds. The museum hosts its annual Railroad Festival the first Saturday
in March. A member of the Texas Rail Tourism Alliance. Open 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Tue.–Sat. and 1–5 p.m. Sun. Special tours by appointment. Admission charge. 1921
Avenue F, next to the busy BNSF and UP main lines. 281/633-2846. www.rosenbergrrmuseum.org.
City: Rosenberg
Region: Gulf Coast
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