Cowan Railroad Museum
108 Front St S
CowanTN37318
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Description
The Cowan Railroad Museum represents the railroad that has been an integral part of the city since 1849 when construction began on boring a railroad tunnel through the mountain two miles southeast of town. The Cumberland Mountain Tunnel was finished in 1852 before the railroad actually made it to Cowan from Nashville. The town, the railroad and the tunnel still exist today. In support of that...
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Open to the public May 1 through October 31.
This is a wonderful little museum nestled at the foot of the Cumberland Mountains that warrants your visit. Outdoor prototype equipment (in Railroad Park) includes a 1920 Porter Engine, L&N Flatbed, NC&StL Caboose, and NC&StL GE 44-ton diesel locomotive.
Indoor displays cover railroading though the years. The Cowan Mountain Tunnel, built between...
This is a wonderful little museum nestled at the foot of the Cumberland Mountains that warrants your visit. Outdoor prototype equipment (in Railroad Park) includes a 1920 Porter Engine, L&N Flatbed, NC&StL Caboose, and NC&StL GE 44-ton diesel locomotive.
Indoor displays cover railroading though the years. The Cowan Mountain Tunnel, built between...
