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Posted in South Carolina Attractions January 26, 2023 by AnneMarie

Enjoy A Scenic Train Ride And Eat A BBQ Dinner At This Little-Known South Carolina Railroad Museum

The South Carolina Railroad Museum is a state treasure that many have yet to discover, fulfilling dreams for people of all ages. Trains are fascinating, even if you’re not an enthusiast, and have played a significant role in history, impacting all of our lives for the better. The museum offers lots of opportunities to learn more about and appreciate this history, including a scenic train ride followed by a delicious barbecue dinner!

South Carolina Railroad Museum

The BBQ Dinner Train runs on select Saturdays from April through October.

Ride in the open-air car for the best view and if you'd like to feel some of the breeze during the ride!

You'll see plenty of the beautiful South Carolina countryside.

If you catch the sunflowers in bloom, about one-third of a mile of your ride will include these bright, cheery fields.

Afterward, you'll enjoy a tasty BBQ buffet prepared by Little Pigs of Columbia, one of the best barbecue joints in the state, which will include three styles of BBQ, rolls, macaroni and cheese, green beans, cole slaw, and banana pudding. You can choose from tea, lemonade, or water to drink.

The museum also offers other events, including fun seasonal activities.

In addition, there are walk-through stationary cars, historic pictures and artifacts, and a gift shop at the museum.

On occasion, there are opportunities to ride a steam train. Keep an eye on the event schedule for upcoming dates.

The museum is operated by volunteers who give of their time and abilities to help ensure this amazing history lives on.

Visit the South Carolina Railroad Museum website or the South Carolina Railroad Museum Facebook page for more information, dates for differing types of train rides and events at the museum, and updates. For another scenic state adventure, take this scenic island route leading to seven more old-fashioned state gems.

Have you ever been on a train ride at the museum? What was your experience like? Share with us in the comments section below!

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Address: The South Carolina Railroad Museum, 110 Industrial Park Rd, Winnsboro, SC 29180, USA

AnneMarie

South Carolina has been home for AnneMarie since 2001. Her favorite part of the state is Lake Jocassee. An App State alumna, it's always the mountains; the lake bonus makes it heavenly. When not writing about the state, she may be spending time with family, relaxing by the pool, or out somewhere enjoying nature.