Niles Depot Museum
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| Niles Depot Museum | |
|---|---|
 Museum entrance, October 27, 2012 | |
| Established | May 16, 1982 |
| Location |
37592 B Niles Boulevard Niles, California 94536 |
| Coordinates | 37°34′39″N 121°58′42″W / 37.577516°N 121.978381°WCoordinates: 37°34′39″N 121°58′42″W / 37.577516°N 121.978381°W |
| Type | Railway museum |
| Nearest car park | On site (no charge) |
| Website | www.nilesdepot.org |
The Niles Depot Museum is located in the former passenger and freight depots located in the Niles District of Fremont, California. The museum is operated by the Niles Depot Historical Foundation and features exhibits and artifacts about area railroads, including the early Southern Pacific Railroad and Western Pacific Railroad, as well as the current Union Pacific Railroad and Amtrak.
The museum is also constructing two model railways of Niles and surrounding areas, which are operated by the Tri-City Society of Model Engineers.
References
External links
Media related to Niles Depot at Wikimedia Commons- Niles Depot Museum - official site
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