LaGrange Railroad Museum

What do you like better the words and letters or pictures?

As trains traverse cities and even countries, it means graffiti names have the potential to be seen by a much bigger audience than just painting in a static location. This level of exposure makes trains the perfect canvas for graffiti writers wanting to be noticed by as many people as possible.

Today was so much fun! If you missed Ernies Lil Engines today- we hope to see you next week

Graffiti time!

As two tracks were rerouted, so we gotta remove the old tracks to allow more space for scenery. Great success.

Ernie’s little engines will be making Christmas ornaments tomorrow! Drop in for 5yo and under. Stop on by tomorrow 10-11! Make sure to come back here and post your creations!!! Can’t wait to see your ornaments 🙂 🎄

What did we find to share today?

A look at louisville 🙂 and a look at the same building one of our volunteers created with a 3d printer. HO size for our layout! Amazing job and the replica!!

What a beautiful day for Light up LaGrange! Thank you to everyone who came by!!!

Kentucky's tallest skyscraper is now featured in our model railroad layout. At 1:220 scale, it stands at 2'7", a little shorter than the real life 549' tall 400 W Market in Downtown Louisville. Check it out when we're open. Today, we're open 10am to 9pm - later than usual for Light Up La Grange.

We hope to see you today during Light Up LaGrange!!

Tomorrow 👀

Reading by the rails is cancelled for tomorrow , Saturday.
Instead, we will be making bookmarks at Light up Lagrange.
Hope to see you at Light up laGrange!

Railroad graffiti became a photography subject almost from its inception. Approached by both railroad enthusiasts and general photographers, it has spawned print publications, exhibitions, websites and extensive online photo-sharing groups. While most of these photographs show entire cars or complete tags.

Graffiti day #5 cars found around LaGrange! Its fun to see what you can find and can you decipher it?

History of Railroad Graffiti
Early forms of railroad graffiti date back to the early 1900s, during the Great Depression. People traveling the country looking for work would catch rides on passing freight trains and mark their presence with chalk drawings on the inside and outside of the cars.

What did we find painted on a freight car? Who knows what cartoon he is from? And what is his name?

A few volunteers at work! They are replacing a section of the DCC track. Continual repair and improvements are the normal in managing the health of these models.
And this is why we LOVE our volunteers!!!

Graffiti is an emotive topic.
Simply by mentioning the word it will elicit responses that range from “vandalism” to “artistic genius” and several degrees in-between. Regardless, it’s undeniable that graffiti is a noticeable part of modern life, and is particularly prevalent on our railroad system. And a large part of railroad history.

We had a busy day at the museum today!

Today, we educated 1st responders on operational and risk scenarios. We do this because education and safety are our core values.
We had a great time with LaGrange Fire & Rescue Department - KY, thank you so much for being here today!

Our conductors this morning at Ernie’s Little Engines! If you missed it this week, we hope to see you next Tuesday!

The dining car is decorated and ready for Light up laGrange!

Light up LaGrange is Dec 2! We will be open and participating! Come by and see us!

🎄 LIGHT UP LAGRANGE 🎄

We have officially started Counting down the days until “Light up LaGrange”

This Saturday from 3PM-9PM come to Lagrange for a fun filled day packed full of all things Christmas. Come enjoy Dinner, Local Shopping, Local Vendors, Santa 🎅🏻, and so much more….

Here we go!! Day 2 of train graffiti found in LaGrange! Whos ready? Its PATRICK!!!

Over the last 30 years, these disparate styles – intimate, rural hobo markings and bold, colorful urban spray-painted vistas – have fused into a contemporary style that seems to draw equally from each tradition. The sides of train cars today run the gamut, from sloppy gang-style tags and idle signatures to line drawings, stenciled imagery, and enormously complex color fields. These markings are meant to be examined in close quarters, or viewed from long distances. They are both widely accessible to anyone who might happen see a train roll by, and completely impenetrable to anyone not knowledgeable of the subculture.

Train graffiti has been around for decades and is still as prevalent today. While some might argue about whether graffiti is vandalism or an artistic wonder, there’s no denying that the art form has become a part of the railroad industry.

Lagrange Railroad Museum sees its share of graffiti!

The holidays are upon us! Did you know you can rent out our 1929 Dining car for events? Meetings? Dinners? Parties? Showers?
Check us out! We would love to have you !!

Tomorrow!!! Ernie’s little engines is happening tomorrow! The theme is Thanksgiving dinner theme. There will be a pumpkin pie craft and play food activities !! Drop by and join us with you children under 5 years old from 10a-11a

Reading by the rails is today! Drop on by!

Did you tune in ? Great opportunity to learn more about LaGrange Railroad Museum from Bob and Ken! Listen here if you missed it

‘Across the Trax’ for November 15, 2023. Guests from La Grange Railroad Museum discuss recent updates and renovations – Crossroads LaGrange Crossroads La Grange – Classic Hits is the hometown station of La Grange, KY! Playing the hits from the 70’s through the 90’s. We’re dedicated to giving you the very best in music, local information and entertainment! Please reach out if you want to know more!

We hope to see you for Light up LaGrange

🎄 UPCOMING EVENTS 🎄

•SHOP SMALL SATURDAY•
November 25th

Join us as we kick off the Holiday shopping season here on Mainstreet 🛍️

•LIGHT UP LAGRANGE•
December 2nd

Come enjoy our Annual “Light up LaGrange” event that will be packed full of holiday cheer, Local dining & shopping, and so much more! 🎄🎅🏻🤶🏻

# Christmasshopping2023

Did you hear we are looking for some new fresh faces to volunteer ?
Do you have a few free hours a month? We would love to have you!
Email us at [email protected]

Ernie’s little Engines had so much fun today! Did you miss it? Maybe you can make it next tuesday!

Do you have a few free hours a month? We would love to have you as a volunteer at LaGrange Railroad Museum.

Drop by Saturday morning ! Reading by the Rails!

Ernie’s little engines is happening this Tuesday! Turkey themed activities and crafts.
Drop in group for under 5 year olds from 10-11a. Hope to see you!

The museum celebrated the completion and dedication "ribbon cutting" ceremony of the rehabilitation of the 94 year-old Louisville & Nashville Dining Car.

We are so thankful for the support of La Grange Tourism and the efforts of the museum volunteers.

We had a great crowd! Thank you everyone!! We appreciate the support of this wonderful community !!