P&W Railroad Museum

Founded in July of 1988, the Piedmont & Western Model Railroad Club has combined the talents and passions of local railroad enthusiasts to create a fictitious rail line serving Western North Carolina. The HO scale railroad runs from Marion, NC to Leadvale, TN, carrying loads across the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains. Total trackage covers over 1,000 feet.

The museum is open every Thursday night with the exception of major holidays, with the first Thursday of the month being a monthly business meeting. The club also hosts 4 open houses a year that coincide with the Valdese Community Affairs Spring Craft Market, Waldensian Festival, Christmas Craft Show, and Christmas parade. Beginning Saturday June 21st, 2025 the club will have a work day/open house every 3rd Saturday each month from 9am-2pm. All club members who are able to attend will work on projects and the general public are welcome to come and check out the museum and layout. Admission is free, but as always donations are greatly appreciated and helps to keep the club going.