The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1982 to preserve the heritage and impact that the Little River Lumber Company and its subsidiaries had on the local community and surrounding area. We accomplish this through the collection, display, and preservation of various equipment, personal items, and photos from the era which the company operated.
This train museum was a pleasant stop...
a nice museum with a historic train, train depot, and trian water tower.
The Gift shop was nice too.
Am so glad we happened on this wonderful place.
This was a small museum with a lot of information.
The lady we spoke with gave additional details that were interesting.
We loved reading the details and looking at the old photos.
This is a neat/small not-for-profit museum that gives the history of railroad and lumber industry in Townsend, TN.
There's a lot of photos and info, old machinery and equipment in two small buildings. Great way to spend 30 mins on a hot day. Very interesting too!
Great guide named Mark who explained the history very well. Booked this by appointment during the off season.
I was late for the appointment and they patiently waited. Lots of photos in the museum.
Nice spot to stop to learn about local history
Great museum full of historical information and railroad artifacts. Also has a original Shay locomotive!
Very fond memories with my wife and children at this attraction.
Open or closed a great place to let kiddos play and stretch legs.
Nice little museum! Love that they keep it free.
Sherrie was very helpful. She provided great assistance for my children who were energetic to see the model train operate and provided open doors for our grandmother in a wheelchair.
The museum had a brand new wooden ramp built for easy access to the multiple levels of the gift shop and museum.
If you have someone in your party or family who needs access to the museum via the ramps then drive your vehicle close to where the ramps are located.
Had a great time here lots of history of logging in the smokies and its free.
Also a nice gift shop and lady in the gift shop was really nice I will be back!
TThis is a free museum. It is packed with history of Townsend and the surrounding area.