04/02/2026
Yesterday, we shared our April Fools’ announcement about a light rail line connecting Fort Smith to Northwest Arkansas. While it was all in good fun, it was truly exciting to see how many people expressed genuine interest and support for expanded rail service in our region. This also including enthusiasm for extending our existing streetcar line. It’s a great reminder that big ideas often start with community passion!
As many of you know, the museum has been working diligently to reverse nearly a decade of neglect. Thanks to the dedication of our new leadership team and volunteers, we’ve made significant progress in restoring track, repairing our historic trolley cars, and improving and cleaning the overall property.
The strong community response has been incredibly encouraging, and we invite you to be part of making these possibilities a reality.
We have several track work weekends remaining as we complete the rebuilding of our current line. Once that work is finished, we’ll be able to shift our focus toward future expansion.
Our next track work weekend is scheduled for April 25th and 26th, from 10:00 AM until sundown each day. Volunteers are welcome to join for any amount of time—no prior experience is necessary. We’re happy to teach and work alongside anyone who wants to contribute.
We hope to see you there!
