As a living museum of contemporary railroading, the ‘Boston Line’ is a treasure. From the newest “70-Aces” locomotives to the Lake Shore Limited, from articulated stack cars, to the rail grinding train, most of what’s exciting about 21st century railroading passes through Chester.
Within the walls of the museum and our collection of restored freight rolling stock, are found many examples of past glories visited upon this line. A Lima builder’s photo of the Berkshire locomotive, a kerosene fueled headlamp, untold personal and company artifacts, from watches to steam oilers, retirement mementoes, to car-knocker’s lanterns, bring life to the saturating culture of the railroad.
