Model Railroad - Derby Historical Museum - Derby, KS - Model Railroads on Waymarking.com

The Derby Historical Museum is located in a two-story former school building, built in 1924. It is located in a gymnasium/auditorium room along with an original log cabin, a covered wagon, and numerous displays of other artifacts.

NOTE: If you plan to visit, suggest you call first as their hours are somewhat limited during the current Covid-19 epidemic. Currently, (October 2020), the museum is only open on Saturdays from 10:00-2:00 or by group appointment, from April to October. Eventually, the museum may get back to an expanded schedule. Phone: 316-788-9003

The museum website describes this exhibit: "Railroads played a huge part in the settlement of the prairie. Learn how they affected Derby's story. Plus, we have two model train layouts that kids of all ages enjoy."

The display has a rural town scene with watering station, small town, farmhouses and corrals with cattle. A train car shows Western & Atlantic R.R. but we doubt this is authentic to the Kansas lines which operated here. ATSF was most likely the line that served this area.

Scale: Unknown What is the herald of the layout? (Is there a featured railroad line(s) for the layout): Western & Atlantic R.R. What is the theme of the layout?: Rural Kansas What is the era of the layout? (What time period does the layout depict?): Late 19th and early 20th Century Is there an admission fee? If so how much..: No Is this location handicap accessible?: Yes What type of location is this layout found in? ( Museum, Club, Hobby Shop, Business, Manufacturer,..: Museum Layout Website: Not listed

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