Our goal has been to provide the public with a historical outlook to the reasons America’s railroads played such an important part to the region’s development.  The development of the South Florida area is predicated upon the railroad, both in population growth and industrial needs of raw materials. We do our best to represent these points using artifacts and railroadiana displays.

Our organization has been in existence since 1994.   We are extremely fortunate to be associated with the Deerfield Historical Society.  We offer both history through our displays and explanations of the past and we offer model railroading in the form of two operating layouts. 

We are active in other areas as well, including presenting swap meets of model railroad equipment and railroadiana, and assisting in the sale of collections and estates. Our collection of historic artifacts is constantly growing, and donations are always welcome.

Our membership is varied, and eclectic, from 40-hour workweek members to members where every day is Saturday, to include the proverbial snowbird. From mechanical engineers, programmers, medical personnel, to junior members in High School. We all learn from one another.

Membership requirements of the museum are minimal; you don’t need to participate in construction or any other major projects unless you want to. However, because we host a public open house once a month, we do look to our members to share the hosting duties. When it’s your turn to host, your main role is simply to welcome, guide, and assist our guests throughout the day. Beyond that, we encourage all of our members to learn a new skill, research a project, or just visit the museum to connect with current members. It keeps you young! We hope you will visit the museum and meet current members to learn more about us.

The museum holds membership with the Deerfield Beach Historical Society, Florida East Coast Railway Society, ACL/SCL Historical Society, and the National Model Railroad Association.

We are qualified to instruct the public in the “Operation Lifesaver” program, to make people aware of our rail crossings and how they can make them safer.