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Wilmington Railroad Museum

MARKING HISTORY: Wilmington and Weldon Railroad

Submitted by Tim Buckley on Tue, 03/12/2013 - 8:41am.READ MORE:
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video Wilmington got its start as a railroad town, the first of those was the Wilmington and Weldon RR in 1840. Full story...
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Event makes residents into tourists

Submitted by Sarah Murphy on Sun, 03/03/2013 - 8:14pm.READ MORE:
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Sunday marked the 18th annual "Be a Tourist in Your Hometown" event which is an appreciation day for county residents. Full story...
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Explore with George: Wilmington Railroad Museum

Submitted by Katelyn Supa on Thu, 12/06/2012 - 7:49pm.READ MORE:
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video WWAY is proud to partner with the Wilmington Railroad Museum for the Train and Light Spectacular and Polar Express Family Show happening this month. We sent big kid and train enthusiast George Elliott over to the museum to see what fun you can expect there. Full story...
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Folks young and old enjoy train and lights show

Submitted by Cacky Catlett on Sat, 11/24/2012 - 12:07am.READ MORE:
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video Santa made stops all across the Cape Fear on Friday, including the Wilmington Railroad Museum's Christmas Train and Light Spectacular. Full story...
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'Train and Light Spectacular' begins in Wilmington

Submitted by Ashley Jacobs on Fri, 11/23/2012 - 6:20am.READ MORE:
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video The Train and Light Spectacular is sure to be a big hit with children and adults alike this year. The Wilmington Railroad Museum Executive Director Mark Koenig said this year there will be even more lights and attractions than last year Full story...
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Model railroad show is fun for everyone

Submitted by Christina Anthony on Sat, 10/13/2012 - 9:35pm.READ MORE:
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The Wilmington Railroad Museum hosts a Model Railroad Extravaganza this weekend. Miniature trains and landscapes fill an entire room of the museum. Guests can watch the model trains chug by, or even conduct these engines themselves. Full story...
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Train Camp kids end journey at Wilmington Railroad Museum

Submitted by Chris Phillips on Fri, 07/20/2012 - 4:40pm.READ MORE:
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All aboard for Train Camp at the Wilmington Railroad Museum. Kids are treated to a tour of rail sites. They also build train cars and buildings, run model trains and design and build a take-home scene... all on their own scale. Full story...
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The Polar Express readings begin at the Wilmington Railroad Museum

Submitted by Cliff Pyron on Sun, 12/04/2011 - 11:08pm.READ MORE:
The annual readings of The Polar Express started this weekend at the Wilmington Railroad Museum. Full story...
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Wilmington Railroad Museum gets in the Christmas spirit with special events

Submitted by Cacky Catlett on Wed, 11/30/2011 - 10:22am.READ MORE:
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As we approach December, Christmas can be felt more and more in the Cape Fear. The Wilmington Railroad Museum has some special events this holiday season for the whole family. Full story...
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All aboard the model train extravaganza

Submitted by Asha Dave on Sat, 10/29/2011 - 12:49pm.READ MORE:
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Organizers geared this year's event more toward kids in an effort to keep the love for model trains alive for future generations. Full story...
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Wilmington Railroad Museum's officially sets record

Submitted by Ramon Herrera on Wed, 10/12/2011 - 4:58pm.READ MORE:
It's official. Wilmington is now the home of a new Guinness World Record. Full story...
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FIRST ON 3: Wilmington train breaks Guinness World Record

Submitted by Asha Dave on Mon, 04/25/2011 - 12:00pm.READ MORE:
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A group of Wilmington Railroad Museum volunteers has broken the Guinness World Record for the longest model train. Full story...
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Steam engine #250 celebrates a milestone

Submitted by Chris Allen on Sun, 10/17/2010 - 2:50pm.READ MORE:
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Chances are you've probably seen the big train that sits outside the Coastline Convention Center in downtown Wilmington. It's a steam engine train and today was its 100th birthday. Full story...
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