RRM Happenings

Upcoming Events Calendar
to see the entire 2008 calendar, click HERE

RRM Support Group "Gandy Dancers" formed - Our museum could not function without the dedicated support of our volunteers and docents.  A formal support organization called "Gandy Dancers" has been organized and will have events throughout the year to support the museum and provide volunteer enrichment and appreciation activities.  See the Gandy Dancers calendar by clicking HERE.  To join the Gandy Dancers or learn more about the organization, contact the museum or Robbie at 281-341-5747.

2008 School Programs announcement - click HERE.

2008 Summer Program Registration form - click HERE.

Caboose Acquisition - The Rosenberg Railroad Museum acquired a former Missouri Pacific caboose from the Children's Museum in Houston.  See photo below.

1879 Railcar Restoration:  This project is over 3/4 complete.  Stop by and check out the progress.

Tower 17 Restoration:  Parts have been installed to provide power to the interlocker and it is now operational.  Our visitors can pull the levers in sequence just as the tower operators did for over 100 years.

In The Gallery:  An exhibit featuring Southern Pacific Prairie Mountain Wildflower China is open in the gallery.  Renowned collector Roy Ekstrum of Victoria, TX has loaned us his huge collection of railroad china and related items so come by and have a look!

Several dozen artifacts including lanterns, lamps, locks and keys, spittoons, stepstools, passes, timetables, brochures, photographs, and other items pertaining to Southern Pacific and it's acquired lines in Texas are in the east wall showcases as part of a special exhibit highlighting the SP and its predecessor railroads in Texas.

May 11, 2008 Mother’s Day Special

Bring your mother in for her special day at the museum.  Mothers accompanied by her child, children or grandchildren will be admitted free and give a special mother’s day rose.

May 17, 2008, 10:00a.m.-noon  Junior Docent Training

The Rosenberg Railroad Museum is seeking high-school aged volunteers to join our Junior Docent program.  Junior Docents will be trained to help with children’s programs, special events, greet our visitors, give tours and work in the gift shop. If you are need to earn service hours, there are a lot to be had.  Bring your service hours paper with you to the training and earn your first 2 hours.

May 17, 2008, 12:00 Noon, Museum Grounds Armed Forces Day Brick Dedication Ceremony

Help us honor those that have served and are serving in our armed forces today by purchasing a memorial paving stone with the name of someone you want to remember or honor.  Order your brick for $100 by the first of May to have it included in the ceremony.  To order your brick come by the museum at 1921 Avenue F and fill out your order form today or download the form HERE.

May 24, 2008, 5:00-7:00.  at the Reese’s river house, Stagecoach Crossing Volunteer Appreciation Pot Luck Supper and Swim Party.

Volunteers will be recognized for their service to the museum.  Certificates and awards will be handed out.  Come and mingle with your fellow volunteers.  Tours of Stagecoach Crossing will be offered throughout the evening.  Bring your family and a towel, if you want to swim.  RSVP to Joan at 281-633-2846 or 281-342-9040 by May 17.

May 25, 2008  Southern Pacific Railroad China exhibit closes.

If you haven’t had a chance to view the railroad china exhibit at the museum, better come on in.  The exhibit will be closing on May 25^th, 2008.  It contains Southern Pacific china, silver, menus and other archival material and memorabilia.

New Arrival!

Directions

Former Missouri Pacific Caboose arrives at RRM on Tuesday August 21, 2007.

Rosenberg, Texas is located about 35 miles to the southwest of Houston on US Highway 59. From US 59, take the Highway 36 exit and go north about 1 mile to Avenue I, where you will turn right. Go two blocks to Third Street and turn left. Proceed two blocks and turn left on Avenue F, just before the railroad tracks. We are on the corner of Avenue F and Third Street and our entrance is on Avenue F. The address is 1921 Avenue F, Rosenberg.