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Wilmington Railroad Museum
Not to be missed by railroad enthusiasts is the Wilmington Railroad Museum, which is newly situated in Warehouse “B” built in 1883 on the north side of downtown at the Coastline Center.
For children of all ages, the museum features a variety of historical railroad-related exhibits and extensive displays, a children’s area and operating model railroads.
Five Lionel layouts plus extensive O scale and HO scale layouts are in operation inside and a full size locomotive, boxcar and caboose are outside waiting to be explored. Children have a wonderful time sitting in the engineer’s seat and “driving” the locomotive while wearing a proper railroad cap.
The gift shop at the Wilmington Railroad Museum is filled with books, toys, cups, etc. for the train aficionados. Be sure to stop in to see all the merchandise that is available.