Wilmington and Western Railroad, Wilmington (must see)
The Wilmington and Western Railroad is an operating railroad museum. Visitors can ride the train while enjoying living history all around them. They will also see amazing views as the train travels on its route.
The railroad operates a variety of locomotives. One of these is the Doodlebug, which was built by Pullman Standard in 1929. The car has been retrofitted with a modern bathroom, heating and air conditioning. It seats 60 passengers.
The other locomotives open to passengers are the diesel-run SW1 Switcher 114 and Baltimore & Ohio SW1 Switcher 8408l Both were built in 1940. The railroad has three steam-powered engines. The 0-6-0 Switcher 58, built in 1907, is the only one that is currently operational. The 1910 2-6-0 Mogul 92 and the 1837 4-4-0 American 98 are awaiting restoration.
Visitors who do not wish to ride the rails can explore the station on foot. They can spend time at the station, which was built in 1872. A gift shop sits inside Greenbank Station, which is a nice place to kill a few minutes or wait for a train.
The railroad operates a variety of locomotives. One of these is the Doodlebug, which was built by Pullman Standard in 1929. The car has been retrofitted with a modern bathroom, heating and air conditioning. It seats 60 passengers.
The other locomotives open to passengers are the diesel-run SW1 Switcher 114 and Baltimore & Ohio SW1 Switcher 8408l Both were built in 1940. The railroad has three steam-powered engines. The 0-6-0 Switcher 58, built in 1907, is the only one that is currently operational. The 1910 2-6-0 Mogul 92 and the 1837 4-4-0 American 98 are awaiting restoration.
Visitors who do not wish to ride the rails can explore the station on foot. They can spend time at the station, which was built in 1872. A gift shop sits inside Greenbank Station, which is a nice place to kill a few minutes or wait for a train.
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Sight Name: Wilmington and Western Railroad
Sight Location: Wilmington, USA (See walking tours in Wilmington)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Sight Location: Wilmington, USA (See walking tours in Wilmington)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Walking Tours in Wilmington, Delaware
Create Your Own Walk in Wilmington
Creating your own self-guided walk in Wilmington is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Wilmington Introduction Walking Tour
Wilmington is the largest city in Delaware. It lies at the confluence of the Brandywine and Christina Rivers. Wilmington was originally home to the Lenape people. However, the land was purchased from Chief Mattahorn by the Swedish South Company in 1638. They built Fort Christina at the mouth of what would later be called the Christina River.
The Swedish lost control of the Fort Christina... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.8 Km or 1.7 Miles
The Swedish lost control of the Fort Christina... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.8 Km or 1.7 Miles
Quaker Hill and Downtown Historical Buildings
For many visitors to Delaware's Wilmington, the downtown district is the main area of interest.
Indeed, the majority of Wilmington's most distinguished attractions are found here. Steeped in history, this part of the city still carries legacy of its first Swedish settlers much as that of the du Pont family who left a great deal of mark on the town's history. Some of the key local... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.8 Km or 1.7 Miles
Indeed, the majority of Wilmington's most distinguished attractions are found here. Steeped in history, this part of the city still carries legacy of its first Swedish settlers much as that of the du Pont family who left a great deal of mark on the town's history. Some of the key local... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.8 Km or 1.7 Miles