Discover the Roundhouse Railroad Museum in Savannah Georgia - Georgia's State Railroad Museum, Built and operated by the Central of Georgia Railway from 1838 to 1963, this site contains the oldest and most complete railroad repair shops in the U.S. Stay & Play in GA!
The Roundhouse Railroad Museum is a National Historic Landmark site whose recorded history begins with a Revolutionary War Battle and includes over 100 years of the Central of Georgia Railway’s operations.
Originally designed to transport valuable Georgia cotton, the 190 miles of rail line between Savannah and Macon completed by 1843 formed the longest continuous railroad under one management in the world.
The significance of the Central of Georgia is that it had all the requisite facilities for transportation of goods, maintenance of motive power, and passenger services for the expanding region. This site remains a brilliant tribute to the 19th century Industrial Revolution.
Museum Attractions: Massive roundhouse with operating turntable 125-foot restored industrial smoke HO scale model of Savannah Georgia Shaft and belt driven machinery exhibit Oldest portable steam engine in the United States Collection of rolling stock Museum Shop Video presentation
The Roundhouse Railroad Museum offers unique student and scout programs. We can host your history-themed banquet, reception or corporate incentive event.
Operated by the Coastal Heritage Society with the support of the City of Savannah Georgia. Please call for hours and more information.