Delmar, known for its railroading history, is home to a unique highball signal listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Nearby a 1929 caboose serves as museum for railroad artifacts. The highball signal and caboose are located in a small park on Route 54 at the railroad tracks. The caboose has no regular hours, so call ahead. Free admission. A railroad history display is also available at the Delmar Public Library, 101 N. Bi.State Blvd. in Delmar and the Delmarva Model Railroad Club posts holiday open house events for model train enthusiasts. 302.846.3336
This historic train station dates back to the late 1860’s. Now it is serving as a museum dedicated to transportation and contains photos and pieces relating to the history of the town and train transportation in the state of Delaware. Located at 140 Layton Avenue in Georgetown. For information on hours of operation call 302.855.5750 or visit www.georgetowntrainstation.org.
