Southeastern Narrow Gauge & Shortline Museum

06/18/2026

Have a great 4th of July!

06/13/2026

We LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this video by Old Guy Having Fun With Trains... He also got a fantastic video of our Hickory Train Show on the same day! Thanks for making this video, Ken!
You can see and experience us for yourself every weekend...we're open Fridays from 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
And in the meantime, go check out his pages to see more awesome train content of all kinds...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNuhflQNqmg

Hi and welcome to my channel! Thanks for watching this video.One...

06/11/2026

Many in the railfan community know today as "6/11 Day", and we've got the *perfect* for that... Check out these fantastic photos of the Norfolk & Western Class J No. 611 leading a westbound excursion past our historic Newton Depot, back when the Depot was in its original location. As part of both of the Norfolk Southern Steam Programs, #611 is now the last locomotive to steam past the Depot, as well as the last to steam through Newton. While we have some steamy dreams of our own in the future where we are now, we're grateful for the many different organizations that keep the iconic #611 alive and well. Find out here about it's weekend excursions on the Virginia Scenic Railway that begin *tomorrow* - https://www.virginiascenicrailway.com/rides/summer-of-steam/

06/05/2026

We're sure to keep the gravy (and biscuit) train going... 🚂👀🤤
Much thanks goes out to The Mennel Milling Company for letting us join in celebrating Biscuit Day 2026! 🛤️

06/04/2026

It's June meeting night tonight... We've got LOTS to recap, particularly our National Train Day event and the new structure arising near our Pavilion! The meeting will be followed by a presentation by Members and Volunteers Jessica & Shannon Huffman, featuring their adventures at the busy railfanning spot of Cordele, GA.
As with all of our monthly meetings, we will begin at 7:00 in our historic Newton Depot (1123 N. Main Ave. Newton, NC)...all are welcome to attend - so we hope to see you there!!! ...er..here....
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05/22/2026

Newton Depot is not just a museum. Part of the Depot building is a rental venue. Seating about 45+- people. Message us here or call (980) 858-4266 for availability.

05/08/2026

*NEW T-SHIRT ALERT*
Arriving JUST in time for our National Train Day 2026! event with the public debut of ET&WNC #2 in the morning... There's no better way to join us in this historic celebration while supporting us AND having your own souvenir! They'll be available with our other fantastic shirts and merch in our Gift Store tomorrow morning, so make sure you come by...

05/07/2026

Saturday is the day... National Train Day 2026! is almost here!!! Here's some of what you can expect... We're stoked!
ALSO - our monthly meeting with the Alexander Chapter of the NRHS is tonight in our historic Newton Depot at 7:00... We're going to preview what's coming up at the event and recap the exciting month we've had - along with some historic photos... All are welcome to attend!