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Locomotive Saturdays at Southern Pacific #1673
Southern Arizona Transportation Museum, Historic Train Depot · Tucson
414 N Toole Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701
Volunteers staff the ramada beside the restored 1900 steam locomotive Southern Pacific #1673 outside the historic depot, answering questions while freight trains roll past on the adjacent mainline. Ring the locomotive bell, then step into the free transportation museum and gift shop inside the depot.
When
- Sat, Oct 3110 a.m.–4 p.m.
Forecast: 79° · 61% rain · Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Dates are derived from a published season and weekly operating schedule, not listed individually.
Getting in
Free
No booking needed. The museum inside the depot is also open Fri 10 a.m.–4 p.m. and Sun 11 a.m.–3 p.m.; the locomotive can be viewed from outside at any time.
- The program page carries a 2014 copyright and an older listing gave 10 a.m.–1 p.m. volunteer hours; call 520-623-2223 to confirm before a special trip.
Where
Sources
- tucsonhistoricdepot.org organizer
'EVERY SATURDAY, YEAR ROUND, 10AM-4PM', 'FREE!', location at Locomotive #1673, 414 N. Toole Ave; volunteers at the ramada, bell ringing, exhibits and gift shop - tucsonhistoricdepot.org organizer
Museum hours Fri/Sat 10–4 and Sun 11–3, 'Admission is FREE', link to Locomotive Saturdays page, upcoming events listed only Oct 24 and Dec 19, no closure for Oct 31