Western America Railroad Museum

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Western America Railroad Museum

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        Dates of existence

        1990-

        History

        The Western America Railroad Museum Systems Corporation (WARM) is a non-profit tax exempt California Corporation, incorporated on January 15th, 1990, dedicated to the collection and preservation of railroad history and related historical items. Located in Barstow, California, WARM houses displays in an authentic railroad depot with indoor displays of railroad artifacts, artwork, timetables, uniforms, tools and various other types of railroad items. Outdoor displays of rolling stock, locomotives and general railroad operating equipment offer opportunity for visitors to see up close railroad equipment normally viewed from a distance. Additional outdoor displays�include maintenance of way, signaling and track equipment displayed in traditional context or interpretive manner.

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        Authority record identifier

        D0300

        Institution identifier

        WaBuPNRA

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        Describing Archives - A Content Standard (DACS) 2nd Edition 2013

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            Sources

            Donor files at Pacific Northwest Railroad Archive.

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