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In order to save time managing up to date information we have switched from the online blog to our Facebook account. Please see us at...
mattarnold35
Oct 26, 20241 min read


Open House at the Depot!
Depot open house on Saturday, September 24th! Join us for a tour of the relocated Milwaukee Road Depot. Members of the public will get...
chriskrebill
Sep 20, 20221 min read


Seeing Silver Again!
When our newest dome car, 'Silver Shop', arrived on museum rails, it wasn't as Silver as we've seen in photos from its past lives. After...
chriskrebill
Apr 12, 20221 min read


Weather causes Depot Move Delay
Due to forecasted weather, this mornings move will be delayed. Weather will be reevaluated over the lunch hour and we will provide...
chriskrebill
Oct 11, 20211 min read


Moving Day 3! Almost home!
Tomorrow's the last day to see the Depot move! Tomorrow is the third and final day of Moving the Milwaukee Road Depot! Moving work will...
chriskrebill
Oct 10, 20211 min read


Moving Day 2 is Tomorrow!
Are you ready for Day 2?! Tomorrow is the Second day of Moving the Milwaukee Road Depot! Moving work will begin at 8am tomorrow morning...
chriskrebill
Oct 7, 20211 min read


Tomorrow's the Big Day!
It's here! Tomorrow is the first day of Moving the Milwaukee Road Depot! Moving work will begin at 8am Tomorrow morning (10/6/2021)....
chriskrebill
Oct 5, 20211 min read


How the Depot will Move
Here is a handy map of how the depot will move over the 3 different days. In Red are all the moves of Day 1. In Orange are all the moves...
chriskrebill
Sep 30, 20211 min read


The Depot is on the Move!
Ladies and Gentlemen, the American Passenger Train History Museum, in conjunction with our public and private supporters are thrilled to...
chriskrebill
Sep 28, 20211 min read


Bring Silver Shop Home!
Work is progressing on the museum's new 'Cable Car' Lounge car from the original California Zephyr! The maintenance shop it is currently...
chriskrebill
Sep 21, 20211 min read


A Solid Foundation
Quality Concrete has began setting forms on 9/2/2021 for the foundation at the new depot site! With the weather forecast for tomorrow, we...
chriskrebill
Sep 16, 20212 min read


The Depot is taking off!
Work is progressing at the depot site. Iowa Wall Sawing Service has cut the building loose from the foundation concrete that will not be...
chriskrebill
Sep 14, 20212 min read


We've got a GoFundMe!
After reviewing with our board, the museum has decided to start a GoFundMe account. We heard our supports wanting an easier way to donate...
chriskrebill
Sep 13, 20212 min read


Win Big with MidAmerican CARES program!
Help The American Passenger Train History Museum win up to $10,000 at the Iowa State Fair through MidAmerican's CARES program! Nominate...
chriskrebill
Aug 15, 20211 min read


Help save California Zephyr “Cable Car” Lounge Dome Buffet “Silver Shop”. Donations needed to bring
We are pleased to announce the Phil Sheridan Trust has generously donated their California Zephyr Dome Buffet, “Cable Car” Lounge,...
chriskrebill
Aug 11, 20212 min read


A Quick Glimpse!
Here’s a video of the efforts made on Monday, July 19th, 2021. Kamm Construction is knocking it out of the park! If you'd like to support...
chriskrebill
Jul 28, 20211 min read


It Gets Bigger!
And today (7/19/2021) the hole got bigger! Excavation for the depot foundation is nearly complete and the next step will be Ramker...
chriskrebill
Jul 25, 20211 min read


Breaking Ground!
Construction has begun! Friday (7/16/2021) marked the beginning of excavations for the new depot foundation. The hole should be fully...
chriskrebill
Jul 22, 20211 min read


And so it begins...
We've done it! You may have noticed that several of our cars in the Downtown Yard have been moved to accommodate track demolition and...
chriskrebill
Jun 2, 20211 min read


Track Work Update!
As May erodes to June, work continues preparing the museum grounds for depot foundation work to commence. Track one has been demolished,...
chriskrebill
May 18, 20211 min read
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