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Clinchfield Railroad Museums

The legacy of the Clinchfield Railroad is wonderfully preserved by the following Museums, all of which are in East Tennessee. Additionally, if you would like to view the Clinchfield No. 1, it is on display at the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Museum in Baltimore MD.

George L. Carter Railroad Museum – Johnson City TN

George L. Carter Railroad Museum

Temporarily closed. Will reopen soon in a new and larger location in downtown Johnson City.

Annually thousands of visitors enjoy the museum’s displays, which include historic prototype railroad memorabilia, toy trains and model railroading locomotives, rolling stock, and structures. Four large operating layouts in three different scales provide viewing enjoyment in the museum’s 5,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space. One of the highlights is the ET&WNC model railroad layout, expansive, and beautifully modeled.

Chuckey Depot Museum – Jonesborough TN

(Watauga Valley Railroad Historical Society & Museum)

The mission of the Chuckey Depot focuses on regional railroads in its exhibits, like the Southern, Clinchfield, and East Tennessee and Western North Carolina Railroad. The museum maintains themed exhibits which change every six months. The Chuckey Depot Museum is located at 110 South 2nd Avenue. For more information, please call 423.753.1010. The Depot’s regular hours are Thursday-Sunday, 1pm-4pm.

Watauga Valley Railroad Historical Society & Museum

Clinchfield Railroad Museum – Erwin TN

Modeled to look like an old-fashioned train depot, the Clinchfield Railroad Museum pays homage to the Town of Erwin’s rich railroad history. Once inside, guests proceed into the large display room, filled with railroad collection memorabilia. The museum is located adjacent to the Unicoi County Heritage Museum.

https://www.tnvacation.com/local/erwin-clinchfield-railroad-museum

Kingsport Model Trains Project – Kingsport TN

Kingsport Model Trains Project

Kingsport Model Trains Project is for history lovers and model train enthusiasts. Located at Lynn View Community Center 3rd Floor,257 Walker St., Kingsport, Tn 37665. 1st Saturday of each month 10–2pm. Work days every Tuesday 1–4pm . O scale Santa Train Project and 7 other layouts of N, HO , S and O scale trains and detailed buildings/accessories.

https://www.facebook.com/KingsportModelTrainsProject/

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Clinchfield.org Sources and Resources

The following are excellent resources for those of you wanting to explore and learn more about the Clinchfield Railroad. These sources of information also serve as reference and historical materials for Clinchfield.org. Much of the content on the website is verified across multiple sources.

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