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Divertisimo por San Angelo!
The Railway Museum of San Angelo kicks off Dia del Tren Saturday, Sept 12 to celebrate adding new tours and signage in Spanish.
The museum begins this new opportunity with a day when everything is in Spanish, including costumed guides giving all tours in Spanish, the little Choo Choo Train and fun crafts for the children from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. After Dia del Tren, tours will be available in English and Spanish, with QR codes and signage giving information in both languages.
Everyone is invited to Dia del Tren, whether they speak Spanish, study the language or are just looking for something different to do. Thanks to San Angelo sponsors, on Sept. 12 all children are admitted free and the kids’ craft is free. Adults pay $4.50 (seniors and military) or $5 admission. Children’s rides on the little Choo Choo are $5.
That’s Saturday, Sept 12 from 10 am.-4 p.m.at the Railway Museum of San Angelo, 703 S. Chadbourne, 325-486-2140, info.railwaymuseum@gmail.com, www.sanangelorailway.org.
Congratulations to Volunteers of the year
Bliss Bignall and Greg Johnson were named the 2025 Volunteers of the Year at the Railway Museum of San Angelo in a ceremony on Valentine’s Day.
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Board of Directors president Chris Roque presented the award and honored more than 20 volunteers and members of the media who make a difference to the Railway Museum.
Thanks to Randall Case of FOX West Texas for creating this great video of the Speeder and Mack Johnson & Jack Coad.
All Aboard the Journey of San Angelo's
Rich Railway Legacy!
Step onto the tracks of time and explore the heartbeat of San Angelo - its remarkable railroad history. Did you realize:
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In the vibrant 1920s, our city pulsated to the rhythm of 5,000 railcars of cattle annually, while every ounce of wool from southwest Texas made its way through our bustling streets?
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1923 marked the dawn of our oil boom with the famed Santa Rita well #1. We were the trailblazers of the Permian Basin's oil rush. Trains thundered through at all hours, shuttling eager men and supplies westwards and bringing the black gold back east. This fervor not only boosted our population to 25,000 but also graced us with iconic landmarks like our County Courthouse and a City Hall complete with its own theater!
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WWII saw San Angelo chosen by destiny (and the war department) to mold the next generation of sky warriors. Thanks to the Santa Fe extending its grasp, Goodfellow Airfield was born.
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Ponder for a moment: What would San Angelo be without its agricultural triumphs, the oil revolution, or the iconic Goodfellow Air Force Base? Certainly not the vibrant city we cherish today!
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Dive deeper into our tapestry at the Railway Museum of San Angelo. Step inside our historic depot brimming with model trains, evocative photographs, and an awe-inspiring static train display outdoors.
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Open Friday from 1 - 5 pm, Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm, and Sunday 1 - 5 pm
Volunteer with us !
Be A Tour Guide
The railway museum is seeking enthusiastic individuals to become volunteer tour guides. An exciting aspect of this role is to dress up in reproduction or historically inspired clothing, adding an engaging visual element to your tours and enriching the visitor experience
