Travel Town Museum

The Travel Town Museum is a railway museum located in Griffith Park, Los Angeles, California. The museum showcases the history of railroad transportation in the western United States from 1880 to the 1930s, with an emphasis on railroading in Southern California and the Los Angeles area. The museum features 43 full-scale railroad engines, cars, and other rolling stock, including a Heisler locomotive and a Class C Shay locomotive. The museum was dedicated on December 14, 1952, and was originally intended as a 'railroad petting zoo' where children could climb on the locomotives. Today, the museum is a popular destination for families and train enthusiasts alike, offering a unique glimpse into the history of railroading in the American West