Museo del Ferrocarril de Águilas
Small railway museum on the ground floor of Águilas station, with photographs and memorabilia of the Lorca–Baza–Águilas line; temporarily closed.
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About the museum
The Museo del Ferrocarril de Águilas opened in 1985 on the ground floor of the railway station, on the initiative of the railway enthusiasts’ club “El Labradorcico”, which still runs it. In the 19th century the premises served as the archive and strongroom of the British company Great Southern of Spain Railway Company; the strongroom’s iron armoured door still works and forms part of the visit.
The main room, with thick brick walls and a vaulted ceiling, holds photographs and objects from the history of the Lorca–Baza–Águilas line, models of railway installations such as the Embarcadero del Hornillo, and a large model train that runs while the museum is open. The line and the pier were built to export minerals through the port of Águilas.
Highlights
- Photographs and memorabilia of the Lorca–Baza–Águilas line
- Armoured iron door of the former strongroom of the British company
- Model of the Embarcadero del Hornillo
- Large model train in operation
Permanent exhibition
- Historia del ferrocarril en Águilas – Photographs and objects of the Lorca–Baza–Águilas line, models of railway installations and a large model train; currently temporarily closed.
- Founded
- 1985
- Operated by
- Club de aficionados ferroviarios «El Labradorcico»
Admission & discounts
The museum is temporarily closed; the Águilas Tourist Office has not published a reopening date.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
No accessibility information is published.
Kids & families
The museum is temporarily closed; the Águilas Tourist Office has not published a reopening date.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
The museum is inside the building of Águilas railway station.
Paseo de la Estación, in the El Hornillo district.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
The museum is temporarily closed; the Águilas Tourist Office has not published a reopening date.
Events & venue rental
The museum is temporarily closed; the Águilas Tourist Office has not published a reopening date.
Plan your visit
| Good to know | On the third Sunday of each month the town council organises the Águilas railways route, which can be combined with a visit to the museum. |
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