Santa Fe Railroad Shops Are Big Factor in Citg’s Business

Posted on July 18, 2026July 18, 2026

Albuquerque Progress
Business News of Our City and Vicinity
February, 1948

Probably the nearest approach to a large industrial payroll in this non-industrial city is the $252,000.00 paid monthly to the 995 employees of the Santa Fe Railroad Shops. The Roundhouse employs an additional I 35 men, and the storehouse 90, with a total additional monthly payroll of some $60,000.00. More

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This 1920’s railroad building (formerly known as the Babbitt & Welding Shop) has stood empty since 1977.Now it has the chance to become the next chapter of the WHEELS Museum, and we’re looking for Founding Partners who can help bring it back to life.Help us get this in front of the right people. Share this video and tag a collector, company, preservationist, or history lover who needs to see its potential.www.wheelsmuseum.org505-243-6269#WHEELSMuseum #AlbuquerqueRailYards #HistoricPreservation #RailroadHistory #NewMexico ... See MoreSee Less

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We are thrilled to be supporting New Mexico Heritage Rail for New Mexico Railroad Days on Saturday and Sunday, September 26–27, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM! WHEELS will be OPEN!Visitors can enjoy:● Cab tours of AT&SF 2926, Albuquerque’s restored 1944 steam locomotive● Speeder rides● Historic locomotives and railroad equipment● New Mexico Rail Runner Express equipment● Touch-A-Truck displays● WHEELS Museum open Saturday and Sunday● New Mexico Operation Lifesaver railroad safety activities and education● Railroad museums, historical organizations, and preservation groups● Public agency and community exhibits● Children’s activities and hands-on experiences● Food trucks● Craft and commercial vendors● Opportunities to meet the volunteers preserving New Mexico’s railroad history● Fun for the whole family! Fun Family Events in AlbuquerqueVisit New Mexico Heritage Rail for more updates!Albuquerque South Rail Yards1300 2nd Street SWAlbuquerque, NMAdmission and activities: FREE#wheelsmuseum #steamlocomotive #abqevents #ABQToDo #abq #abqthingstodo #ThingsToDoABQ #abqrailyards ... See MoreSee Less

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For those planning ahead, WHEELS Museum will be closed on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day. ... See MoreSee Less

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Railyard Worker Commemorative Plaques. Honor a loved one who worked on the railroad, honor a WHEELS volunteer or honor the WHEELS Museum. WHEELS is now selling plaques with name plates for $100.00 per name. Keep the memory of these people alive in perpetuity with a gorgeous wooden plaque with brass name plate. Thank those who made our city and state successful, built the railroad, continue to work to preserve our history and create our future. The plaques will be displayed in the Community Room at WHEELS.

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