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The South Carolina Railroad Museum, Inc. was established in 1973 by a group of dedicated railroad enthusiasts from the Columbia and Charleston, South Carolina areas. In October 1983, the Museum received by way of donation the former Rockton and Rion Railway located in Fairfield County, South Carolina from Martin Marietta Aggregates. Then began the long and difficult process of reconstruction. The Museum named the line the Rockton, Rion, and Western Railroad (RR & W).
Currently, the Museum operates on 5 miles of the 11.5 mile line of the former Rockton and Rion Railroad. The eastern terminal of the line is at the junction with the Norfolk Southern Railroad at the Rockton Station. The line runs generally westward through the Rion community to Anderson Quarry, home of the world famous blue granite called the "silk of the trade".
The Museum has accumulated many pieces of rolling stock by way of gift from the Charleston chapter of the National Railway Historical Society. The equipment includes various types of freight and passenger cars as well as a steam locomotive #44 which once belonged to the Hampton and Branchville Railroad. More equipment has been acquired including cabooses, freight cars, and diesel engines from CSX, Norfolk Southern, the Lancaster and Chester, and other railroads.
Plans call for the construction of a locomotive shop and equipment maintenance area as well as display tracks. Ultimately the Museum plans to have educational train excursions over the entire 11.5 mile route, exhibitions of freight and passenger train operations, static displays of railroad related artifacts, and a library of railroad related publications.
The South Carolina Railroad Museum, Inc. is actively seeking donations of railroad artifacts, equipment and funds (all donations are tax deductible). Membership is open to everyone who desires to assist in the preservation of South Carolina's great railroad heritage. All work performed by the Museum members is strictly voluntary.
The following link provides additional history about the Museum www.oldeenglishconsortium.org. The South Carolina Railroad Museum is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and is also a member of Fairfield County Chamber of Commerce, S.C. Federation of Museums, Confederation of S.C. Local Historical Societies, T.R.A.I.N., National Railway Historical Society, and the Association of Railway Museums.
Mission of the Museum
The South Carolina Railroad Museum's mission is the preservation and interpretation of railroading in South Carolina.Purpose of the Museum
This Corporation is organized and is to be operated exclusively for educational and scientific purposes, including, but without derogating from the generality of the forgoing: (a) Collecting and preserving historical data, materials and equipment,pertaining to railroads of all kinds, and wherever situated with special emphasis on those railroads serving the State of South Carolina and the Southeastern United States; (b) organizing, maintaining, and supporting an operating transportation museum; (c) teaching the history of this country and the contributions that various modes of transportation have made and are making towards its development, both to members of the Corporation and to the general public; (d) educating the members of the Corporation and the general public on the subject often, and future modes of transportation in this country, with special emphasis on railroads.Membership
Any person or corporation who files the necessary application together with the fees required by the Trustees of the Corporation shall become a member of the Corporation upon acceptance of the application by the Trustees. The Trustees may reject any application for good cause; however, no application shall be rejected soley upon the basis of race, creed, color, disability, sex or political persuasion. SAFETY IS OUR PRIMARY CONCERN AND SHOULD ALWAYS BE UPPERMOST IN THE MINDS OF MUSEUM VOLUNTEERS AND THE PUBLIC. The Museum is a nonprofit organization. Membership fees are used for museum/operational expense, maintenance, and improvements to the Museum. Museum personnel are all volunteers. We have no paid personnel.
The South Carolina Railroad Museum, Inc. is an all volunteer non-profit organization. Donations made to the Museum help it to continue to grow and preserve South Carolina's great railroad history.
Smith-Barney/Robinson-Humphrey Account
The Museum now has an account with Smith-Barney/Robinson-Humphrey Co. in Columbia, S.C., opened for the purpose of allowing donors an additional way of assisting the Museum through the gift of appreciated securities.Such a donation, while preserving the charitable contribution of the donor in full, avoids the capital gains tax which the donor otherwise would owe.The gain is passed through to the Museum,which is exempt from the tax.Anyone interested in this form of contribution should contact Henry Nechemias 215-888-5104 for details on the procedure for donation of securities. Henry can also provide a list of current Museum projects in need of financial assistance....
Make a Donation Online
You can make a donation to the Museum by clicking on the link below. This is just another way that you can help support the Museum.
Donations Policy
The South Carolina Railroad Museum, Inc. may accept contributions or gifts in the form of money or property. Terms, restrictions, or trusts may be imposed upon such gifts or contributions by the donors thereof, provided that such terms, restrictions, or trusts are not inconsistent with the purposes of this Corporation. Only those persons designated by the Board of Trustees are authorized to accept contributions.Tax Information
The South Carolina Railroad Museum, Inc. is both Federal and State tax exempt. All contibutions as noted above are tax deductible and are most welcomed. For further information regarding tax exempt donations, please check with the Internal Revenue Service and/or your local state tax authority.How to Make a Donation
To make a donation to the Museum, please mail your contribution to The South Carolina Railroad Museum, Inc., P.O. Box 7246, Columbia, SC 29202-7246.Your contribution will be promptly acknowledged by a letter confirming your kind donation. Thank you for your support in preserving South Carolina's great railroad history.
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