The Gold Coast Railroad Museum

The Gold Coast Railroad Museum is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving, exhibiting, and operating historic railroad equipment.

Upcoming Events

Free Train Ride Wednesdays! - Enjoy a free ride on our Edwin Link 2-ft gauge train on Wednesdays. Trains depart at 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. sharp. Limit 1 ride per person. Additional rides may be purchased at $2.50 each.  Fares for groups, field trips, parties, and other special events remain in effect.

You Can Help!

Donate Today

Help the Museum to preserve the artifacts that detail the history of Railroading.
Your donation will serve to assist us in restoring and operating the vast range of historic equipment. Your donation will also help in keeping our admission and train ride prices low so that all segments of the community might be able to experience the rich rail history of South Florida.

The Gold Coast Railroad Museum is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit and donations are tax-deductable to the fullest extent as allowed by law.

Donations and Volunteers

Our Museum accepts donations of any time, including labor, funds, and equipment. If you would like to participate in person, please email volunteers@gcrm.org or call Lori at 305-253-0063 for information on how to help. Volunteer opportunities include:

• Serving as train crew (additional training required)
• Working on construction projects throughout the Museum ranging from rough construction to fine woodworking.
• Landscaping and gardening (the perfect project for a garden club)
• Assisting in the restoration of railroad equipment (painting, sanding, welding, etc...)
• Collections & Archives work
• Maintenance of Way (maintaining the railroad tracks)
• Maintaining the Diesel-electric locomotives
• Leading tours of the grounds and Ferdinand Magellan
• Maintaining and operating the model railroad layouts

Volunteer one day a month, one day a week, or just one time for a specific project. The Gold Coast Railroad Museum is also a great place for students to complete their required community service hours. Contact us now and help preserve South Florida's Railroad History!

Donations of items on our Wish List are tax deductible to the fullest extent applicable by law.

"Thank you!" to our recent contributors and corporate Sponsors.

Help the Museum by Shopping

Do you shop online often? You can shop online at your favorite retailers and a portion of their profits is donated back to the Gold Coast Railroad Museum. Using this service costs you nothing, but will reward the Museum with needed donations to help keep progress rolling.

Employment Opportunities at the Museum

In March 2009, we will be seeking short term, part-time employees to assist the Museum during our Day Out With Thomas event. A variety of positions will be available for responsible staff. If you would like to work with us during the event, please contact the Museum at 305-253-0063 to make arrangements.

About Us

The Museum was formed in 1957 by a group of Miamian's who were trying to save pieces of Florida history that were taken for granted and rapidly disappearing. Some of the earliest pieces in the collection are the "Ferdinand Magellan," the private railroad car built for President Franklin Roosevelt; the Florida East Coast Railway locomotive #153 , the engine that pulled the rescue train out of Marathon, Florida after the 1935 hurricane; and the #113, an FEC locomotive built in 1913 and used in regular revenue service over the entire Florida East Coast railroad.

The Gold Coast Railroad Museums depends on generous individuals and businesses for much of it's support. Several businesses have become SPONSORS, by providing financial support, services or a combination in order to help the Museum. Please click the sponsor link to see a list of some of our sponsors and, whenever possible, use their services, as they generously put money back into the local community.