The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum, Tennessee, United States
4.5 (155 reviews) Spent Ranking #7 in Townsend Speciality Museums
Nice logging railroad and lumber museum.
This is an interesting logging railway / lumber museum covering the local railroad and lumber industry. Loved the Shay locomotive that was on display and other equipment. I found out that the Shay locomotive actually ran in this area. The old train station was full of interesting equipment that outlined the history of the logging railroad industry in the Townsend area. It had a nice mix of old railroad and logging equipment that kept my Grandkids interested as well. It's not a large museum, but you cannot beat the price (free). Help support the museum by visiting the gift shop.
Address
Us 321 , Townsend, Tennessee, United States.
Mobile
Website
http://www.littleriverrailroad.org
Current local date and time now
Saturday, May 11, 2024, 7:28
User Ratings
4.5 based on (155 reviews)
Reviews
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5Steve C 5:00 PM Aug 7, 2022
Nice logging railroad and lumber museum.
This is an interesting logging railway / lumber museum covering the local railroad and lumber industry. Loved the Shay locomotive that was on display and other equipment. I found out that the Shay locomotive actually ran in this area. The old train station was full of interesting equipment that outlined the history of the logging railroad industry in the Townsend area. It had a nice mix of old railroad and logging equipment that kept my Grandkids interested as well. It's not a large museum, but you cannot beat the price (free). Help support the museum by visiting the gift shop.
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5Jim C 5:00 PM Nov 21, 2020
Super duper dose of local history that is well depicted in pictures and artifacts!!!!
This is most definitely worth a visit for anyone with an appreciation of local history that reflects American history from the early 20th century through the depression era. A "must" for children as this museum accurately depicts how timber and railroads were a huge part of the industrial revolution and created jobs and an economy for many small towns in America. The Shay steam locomotive on display is unique not only in how it was built but very few escaped the scrapyard. This railroad and lumber mill were the "lifeblood" of several Tennessee towns and the pictures, log loader, steam engine and various artifacts take you back to a time when railroads were essential to get the lumber out of the mountains to the growing country. It's free!, but donations are appreciated.
