The Railroad Museum of Long Island: Preserving LI's Heritage

Railroad museums throughout the nation are actively preserving the nation’s railroad heritage for future generations. Such museums have become an integral part of the tourism sector in many communities. This report describes the functioning of Long Island’s railroad museum as well as its schedule of events and future plans. It also quantifies the museums economic impact within the tourism sector. Railroad buffs and those seeking to preserve the railroad heritage within their own communities will find this to be invaluable reading.