Amarillo Railroad Museum Inc

Visited on open house day 11÷9÷2013. Still very much a work in progress, but it is interesting now, and will be nice to return in the future to see the development. I would say it has three parts; the building housing a detailed model railroad, an outdoor garden railroad, and the historic train engine and cars outdoors — including a Dept of Energy nuclear weapons transport train previously used for the nearby Pantex plant.
The indoor train has representative modeling of the cities and rail lines east-​west across the TX panhandle. The two level circuit route fills up much of the inside of the building. At this writing, it’s pretty bare bones, the track is laid out, but lots of bare plywood and spaces for filling in the cities, buildings and features. Sky and clouds backdrops are looking good.
Got a guided tour of the guard cars and engine of the «white train» used for nuclear weapons transport. Very interesting to see the security measures surrounding warhead transport.
The garden railroad in front of the building is also still under construction. Currently has the brick foundation and dirt landscaping, and track is laid, but is not fully operational at this time.
The staff on site were friendly and knowledgeable. Admission is free.
Website
is spotty, but lists hours as: Our regular meeting nights are Thursday, from 7:00 p.m. until about 10:00. We are also open the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. You are welcome to visit us anytime, but if not at the times mentioned above, please call ahead. (806) 335‑3333
Museum is located north of Amarillo airport, on Amarillo Blvd (Bus.40/Hwy 60) between Lakeside Dr. and Masterson Rd.