San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum

tara hoffmann

Had a birthday party here, staff and docents were helpful with planning, setting up, takedown

Mark Clay McGowan

This is a great museum with static standard and narrow gauge car displays outside, some very cool history and artifacts inside and one of the coolest HO scale layouts I've ever seen, depicting the region as it appeared in its heyday. Located a quarter mile south of the Amtrak station and near Cal Poly, it's pretty easy to find and has plenty of parking. The only reason it doesn't get 5 stars is the homeless in the immediate vicinity (I wasn't bothered by anyone) and it's only open on Saturdays, but that is a staffing issue. If you live in the area, volunteer! I was afforded a private tour on a Sunday and can't wait to return with the wife and see the model railroad operate.

Jeff Garcia

Very fun and nice knowledgeable staff. Friendly greeting and lots of souvenirs,cool old train stuff

Victor Plotkin

You can board some old train cars, see model train sets mimicking the central cost, antique instruments. Very knowledgeable, and friendly staff, plus a train set for toddlers.