Timeline
16:04
National Museum of Transportation
Grab a coffee or light snack inside the museum shop before heading out to the tracks. The boxcar boutique is a good spot to pick up a treat while the afternoon light is still bright.
16:34
National Museum of Transportation
Walk out to the main rail yard. Find a clear view of the western horizon where the Union Pacific diesel #6944 sits. The large exhibits provide a dramatic foreground for the sky.
17:04
National Museum of Transportation
Watch the sunset. At 17:04, the sun sets toward the WSW, casting long shadows across the tracks and the 6,600-hp locomotive. The golden light starting at 16:24 has already warmed the scene.
17:24
National Museum of Transportation
Head back inside the museum to browse the 1833 Boston & Providence Railroad passenger coach or the other transit collections while it is still open until 4 PM.
Local tip
The museum closes at 4 PM in winter, so plan to finish your indoor browsing before then. The sunset view is best from the open yard areas.
Check before you go
- Open Wed-Sun 9AM-4PM in January.
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