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Museum for a Day

Museum for a Day is an annual open house hosted by the United Railroad Historical Society of New Jersey in Boonton. The event invites the public to explore a collection of historic locomotives and railcars at the society's yard and shop facilities.

Date
Sep 27, 2026
Location
Boonton
Status
Recently ended
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Museum for a Day

Event summary

Highlights

  • Display of the 1949 French Merci Train car
  • Access to the United Railroad Historical Society yard and shop
  • Viewing vintage locomotives like the EMD E8 and GP7 units
This annual cultural event showcases New Jersey's rich rail heritage, featuring significant artifacts such as the New Jersey car from the 1949 French 'Merci Train.' The society uses the open house to display various vintage engines, including the New York Central EMD E8 No. 4083 and Jersey Central GP7 units, as well as historic cabooses from the 1930s.

Visitors to the yard and shop can view the equipment up close, learn about ongoing restoration projects, and travel to the site via shuttle buses or trains. Even during inclement weather, the event typically draws hundreds of rail enthusiasts and families interested in transportation history.

Practical details

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United Railroad Historical Society of New Jersey held its annual “Museum for a Day” open house
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