Railroad Historical Museum INC of Springfield Missouri

Come Visit The Railroad Historical Museum this Saturday at Grant Beach Park for 4th of July Celebrations! We will be open from 2:00PM - 4:00PM.

We invite everyone to come out and see the new paint on the Frisco 4524 and the new lettering and decals. Also the upgraded Air Conditioning.

The Nov./Dec. 2010 edition of The OZARKS MOUNTAINEER magazine has a very interesting article titled "Clever's Vanishing Railroad Depot" I purchased the magazine at Borders Book Store for $3.95 plus tax. The following is quoted from page 30: " In 1972, Clever's Mayor Howard Little saved the depot from the wrecking ball by moving the building to his farm. Mayor Little built a barn around it to preserve it for future generations. The building was soon forgotten and there it has remained, hidden from the world, for over three decades." The two page article goes on to mention the current owners are contacting the Missouri Pacific Historical Society in hopes of preserving and renovating the historical building. Joe G. Felin Member Board of Directors The Railroad Historical Museum, Inc.

The Railroad Historical Museum, Inc. is locatded in Grant Beach Park. From The MAIN U.S. Post Office, located on Chestnut Trafficway between Campbell Avenue and Main, continue west on Chestnut Trafficway until you reach the next traffic light. This is Grant Avenue. Turn North and continue going north until you reach LYNN Street. You will see the steam locomotive and cars. Turn West on Lynn and park where convienent.

The museum is seeking volunteers for the museum. You need not have a knowledge of railroading but must have a desire to learn about the museum,help with tours and other needs of the museum. Please come by the museum on Saturday between 2:00 and 4:00 and talk to a member of the museum.