American Passenger Train History Museum

American Passenger Train History Museum We are a museum dedicated to preserving and interpreting the American passenger train in photos, memorabilia, artifacts and railroad equipment.

One week until delivery. What could it be?
08/07/2026

One week until delivery. What could it be?

Thanks to everyone that stopped by the depot open house and had a look around! We raised over $5,900 that will be used ...
07/06/2026

Thanks to everyone that stopped by the depot open house and had a look around! We raised over $5,900 that will be used to continue work on the trailhead restrooms.

We would also like to announce a $50,000 donation that was made to the project that will allow us to unlock matching state grant dollars.

Volunteers also continued work on the switch that was started last season in anticipation of a new car delivery that we will formally announce in the coming weeks.

The board of APTHM want to thank each and every one of our donors and open house visitors. Without you this project would be impossible!

Happy belated 4th!

APTHM is lined up for the 4th of July parade. We’ll see you in a little bit Charles City!Remember to join us at the depo...
07/04/2026

APTHM is lined up for the 4th of July parade. We’ll see you in a little bit Charles City!

Remember to join us at the depot tomorrow from 1-3 for a tour and update on the renovation progress we have made.

Join us at the depot on Sunday July 5th from 1 to 3 to take a look at the progress that has been made recently! Museum ...
06/17/2026

Join us at the depot on Sunday July 5th from 1 to 3 to take a look at the progress that has been made recently! Museum members will be on hand to show folks around and answer questions about the project. We’re excited to show off all the work that’s taken place!

Last Friday, Mid-American came out and mounted our transformer to the pole and hooked up the depot! We now have permane...
05/18/2026

Last Friday, Mid-American came out and mounted our transformer to the pole and hooked up the depot! We now have permanent commercial power to the building! We keep making slow but incremental progress, thanks to the generous support of donors like you!

Big day today! Electrical service installation to the depot began this morning!
05/06/2026

Big day today! Electrical service installation to the depot began this morning!

Construction continues on the depot. Mechanical and electrical contractors continue their work to get the trail restroom...
05/04/2026

Construction continues on the depot. Mechanical and electrical contractors continue their work to get the trail restrooms closer toward completion. Over the winter we also had crews out to remove the vermiculite and raccoon f***s out of the attic so we can begin repairs, and install ductwork and insulation.

04/16/2026

Railking delivery!

Yesterday, the museum took delivery of our new-to-us Railking car mover. It came to us from a grain operation in eastern...
04/16/2026

Yesterday, the museum took delivery of our new-to-us Railking car mover. It came to us from a grain operation in eastern Nebraska. We are thrilled to have a car mover from this century that parts are still available for! If you or someone you know is looking for a Shuttlewagon, reach out as our old unit is available!

This weekend Bob, Justin and Zander road tripped to Kenosha, WI to pick up a Chicago, Milwaukee and St Paul depot safe. ...
02/10/2026

This weekend Bob, Justin and Zander road tripped to Kenosha, WI to pick up a Chicago, Milwaukee and St Paul depot safe. We estimate this safe is from the early 1900’s and will be right at home in the depot ticket office!

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