What's New
Presidents Corner
The Wheels Museum has tons of good news to report. We had the freight building, our new one, professionally cleaned last week and are in the throes of moving in now!
New Mexico Steam Locomotive
In the mid 1990s a group of train enthusiasts formed New Mexico Steam Locomotive and Railroad Historical Society for the express purpose of restoring the 2926 to full running condition.
Albuquerque Rail Yards Redevelopment
In November, 2007 the City of Albuquerque purchased the 27.3 acre site known as the Albuquerque Rail Yards. This site and its significant historic structures, located in the historic Barelas neighborhood and between the rail road tracks and 2nd Street, reflect an important part of Albuquerque’s economic and industrial past.
Santa Fe Rail Runner Celebrates Birthday
It’s birthday time for the Rail Runner Express commuter rail service — today marks the first anniversary of the train’s service between Albuquerque and Santa Fe.
The Beauty of the Beast
The Rail Yards of Albuquerque is a magnificent group of buildings that beg to have their story told. Knowing the passion and conviction of Leba Freed, the Board of Directors, volunteers and contributors from all over ... I wanted to capture the inner beauty of what remains of the Rail Yards.
Wheels Museum coming to Albuquerque’s Railyards
How many people does it take to create a museum? Only one, if she’s Leba Freed.
The Continuing Saga of AT&SF Locomotive 2926
You might remember SF 2926. She stood in Coronado Park on 2nd St. just south of I-40 for many years.
Urban Land Institute's presentation on the Rail Yards
At the invitation of the city of Albuquerque,
the WHEELS Museum, and the University
of New Mexico School of Architecture
and Planning, a ULI Advisory Services
panel was convened to evaluate redevelopment
opportunities for Albuquerque’s historic rail
yards.
Albuquerque's Historic Railroad Shops
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Abq. ATSF Rail Yard/Sheds
Photos posted on Flickr.com
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