The Virginia Museum of Transportation, Inc. in partnership with Norfolk Southern is proud to announce its Teen Rail Camp to be held at the museum August 9 – 11, 2024. The day camp is free of charge for kids ages 12-18 and limited to 25 campers. Activities to be included are safety presentations, hands on experiences with Norfolk & Western Class J No. 611 and museum exhibits, ride on Amtrak to Lynchburg, and local rail history tours/information.
Event Schedule:
August 9 PowerPoint Presentations. Museum Activities, cookout for campers and families
August 10 Amtrak Ride and tour of O. Winston Link Museum
August 11 Hands on activities with 611 / other rail equipment (611 not under steam)
For Camper application and more information, please visit the Virginia Museum of Transportation website at www.vmt.org/events.
Camp is free of charge for campers thanks to the generosity of Norfolk Southern and their sponsorship of this event.
About the Virginia Museum of Transportation
The Virginia Transportation Museum is a unique destination that celebrates the rich history of transportation in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Our museum, located in Roanoke, Virginia, offers visitors a chance to explore the many ways transportation has shaped and been shaped by our state’s history and economy.
Founded in 1963 as the Roanoke Transportation Museum, we have grown over the years to become one of the most comprehensive transportation museums in the region. Our collection includes everything from historic trains and streetcars to buses and automobiles, giving visitors a chance to see transportation technology change through the years.
Transportation has been vital to Virginia since its earliest days, and our museum reflects that by showcasing the diverse array of transportation modes that have played a role in the state’s development.
From the state’s early days as a major producer of tobacco and other agricultural products, to its role as a key player in the American Industrial Revolution, transportation has always been critical for the movement of goods and people. Our exhibit galleries are dedicated to road, air, & rail history.
We invite you to visit us and step back in time to experience the important role transportation has played in shaping our state and nation.
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