The Museum - Grounds and Exhibits
50 videos • 9,707 views • by N.C. Transportation Museum The N.C. Transportation is a family-friendly place, a 60 acre site filled with immersive exhibits & special events. Four exhibit buildings represent the remaining structures of historic Spencer Shops, once Southern Railroad's largest steam locomotive repair facility on the east coast. The massive, 90,000 square foot Back Shop features aviation and automotive exhibits, fire trucks, and the ongoing restoration of the Piedmont Airlines DC-3. The Bob Julian Roundhouse, with 37 stalls, is the largest remaining roundhouse in North America and features steam and diesel locomotives, rail cars, & more! Take a 25-minute train ride, enjoy the museum's Fire Truck Festival, DAY OUT WITH THOMAS, or take THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride. There's something for all to enjoy.