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THE HISTORIC
​RAIL PARK &TRAIN MUSEM

Located on a major north-south corridor between two major cities, Bowling Green has a long history tied to the evolution of transportation in Kentucky; from steamboats traveling the Barren River to the railroad and eventually the current interstate systems. The current L&N Depot was built in 1925 to replace an older station. At one time, over 20 trains per day departed the current site, providing a hub for Bowling Green’s economic foundation and exposure to travelers between Louisville, KY and Nashville, TN.

All proceeds from the museum, gift shop and rail car tours are utilized in the ongoing continuation of the goals and efforts to produce an interactive museum of Smithsonian quality; the ongoing restoration efforts on the rail cars, as well as the cost of research, construction, maintenance, and acquisition of artifacts within the displays, exhibits and galleries.
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Escape Games

Come play our escape game to experience an authentic, interactive form of entertainment. Our real-life escape games are designed for small groups of people, 4-10 individuals.
Your goal is simple: work together as a team, testing your wits and skills, to escape from a locked train. Our train cars are filled with hidden clues and cryptic puzzles.
See if you and your team have what it takes to get through the locked door. Will you be able to think creatively and work together to escape before it’s too late? It’s great fun for friends, families, corporate teams, or church groups.
Located in downtown Bowling Green KY! Book today and see if you can escape from the train in under 60 minutes.
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Caboose Crash

The little red caboose is traveling through Plum Springs at a reckless speed. As it passes over the Green River Bridge, the aging timbers began to crumble under the train’s force. Suddenly, the caboose is hurled loose from the train and now travels alone through Bowling Green. Can your group stop the caboose before it crashes into the sleepy town?
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Mercy Train

Deep in a battle zone, you and other members of the medical staff have been captured and brought on board an army hospital ward railcar. Your team thinks they are here to care for the severely injured American heroes.  As you’re locked away you hear the guard say “1 hour before we arrive at the next stop.” You must escape!  There seems no chance of survival, or is there?

Business & Birthdays 

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Grand L&N Lobby
Our largest space is the Grand L&N Lobby. With stunning, arched windows and hand laid Italian tile this is the perfect space for larger affairs.
For a sit-down dinner, the capacity of this room is 100. For a Sweet Sixteen or formal dance, it can hold 150.
If you need a larger space, you can also add the meeting room to your rental.
Seating Capacity: 100
Room Capacity: 150
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Meeting Room
​Our meeting room, located adjacent to the Lobby, in the L&N Depot building, is perfect for business meetings, trainings, and bridal or baby showers! This room offers a built-in beverage bar and the same beautiful, hand laid tile as the Grand Lobby!
Seating Capacity: 60
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Duncan Hines Dining Car
Unlike any other venue in Bowling Green, a real rail car is the perfect place for a child’s birthday party or intimate dinner! This car is filled with dining tables and chairs for your special day. Just bring the food and you are ready for a wonderful experience aboard this restored dining car!
Seating Capacity:  48

Volunteer

The Historic RailPark and Train Museum provides a great opportunity for people to volunteer and help preserve history. Volunteers are the backbone of the museum serving as tour guides. To learn more and become a part of our docent program, please click the volunteer button to submit your contact information.
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Become a Docent
Our Docent program allows volunteers the opportunity to serve as tour guides. Docents commit to a minimum number of hours on a weekly or monthly basis. We teach you the history of all of our railcars and you guide visitors on a 45 minute tour.
Help with Special Events
We have many events throughout the year that we always need help with. This is a great way to help annually without the commitment of a scheduled volunteer day.
To see all our volunteer options click here

Offerings

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The Museum Exhibits

The Historic Railpark and Train Museum at the L&N Depot has something for all ages. Vintage equipment and artifacts will stoke the memories of those old enough to have experienced this bygone era in our nation’s transportation past.
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​Lil' Toot 

Lil' Toot is our kid friendly train ride! 
The Lil' Toot is available for onsite and offsite rental.
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Rail Cars

After exploring the Museum step outside and climb aboard five restored railcars and hear about their colorful past. 
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CONTACT INFO

Hours
Mon – Sat: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sun: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM


PricesAdult: $12
Senior: $10
Child $6
Ages 4 & under: Free

By Phone
​(270) 745-7317
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