An operating historical railroad museum running on 11 miles of track across the Des Moines River Valley. Home to "The Iowan", the last commercially produced steam locomotive in the world
Displays, dioramas and collections that preserve the flavor and excitement of Boone County History. View items relating the Kate Shelley, coal mining, military and natural history.
This restored depot honors 15 year-old Kate Shelley, who saved a passenger train from disaster in 1881. A Rock Island passenger car contains a theater where Kate's story is told in video presentation.
OMA will join forces with Oregon Heritage for a spring conference in Woodburn
Save the Date: 2026 Conference
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