Read this 2019 feature story on the Railroad Museum of Oklahoma from the Enid News & Eagle
Watch as Watermelon Campbell gives a tour of the Railroad Museum of Oklahoma (courtesy Small Town Stories)
Hours of operation
Wednesday-Friday & Sunday 1 pm-4 pm
Saturday 10 am-4 pm
Admission: $6 per person for anyone 6-years old or older. Children under 6 are admitted free.
Step into the golden age of rail travel at the Enid Railroad Museum — a hidden gem packed with one of the largest collections of railroad treasures in the country! Housed in a beautifully restored 1920s Santa Fe Railroad freight depot (once left forgotten for 25 years!), this museum – named to the National Register of Historic Places in 2015 – is a time machine for train lovers of all ages.
Inside the main building, you’ll discover a treasure trove of railroad history. We’re talking over 1,000 pieces of fancy dining car china, shiny silver service sets, colorful maps, vintage lanterns, depot clocks, old-school telegraph gear, and so much more. Peek inside a gorgeous display case featuring four mannequins dressed in classic railroad uniforms — they’re like time-traveling conductors from the past!
Love model trains? You’re in luck! The museum’s second building is home to the Cherokee Strip Model Railroad Association, where you can explore massive HO- and N-scale layouts, plus G-scale and American Flyer layouts that are sure to impress mini-train fans. Even better? Some of the model train sets run on timers, so you can sit back and watch the magic happen!
One of the biggest crowd-pleasers is the O-scale circus train layout, starring the Campbell Brothers Circus and a colorful cast of vintage circus memorabilia. It’s a playful, nostalgic favorite for kids and grown-ups alike!
Outside, things get even bigger — climb aboard nine real cabooses from the railroads that once served Enid, or check out an impressive lineup of box cars, freight cars, tank cars, and flatcars. Don’t miss the mighty Frisco #1519 steam locomotive, a former AMTRAK lounge car turned dining space, and a 50-ton G.E. switch engine that still moves trains around the museum tracks!
Reference libraries of books, photos, videotapes, railroad money, postcards of depots all over the US, and much more are also on site.
Whether you’re a die-hard rail fan, a curious kid, or just someone who loves a great slice of Americana, the Enid Railroad Museum offers a whistle-stop adventure you won’t forget.
We also welcome bus tours and can arrange catered dinners for up to 100 people.
