Join Us in Preserving and Sharing North Carolina Railroad History

 

Become Part of Our Mission!

Last year, the North Carolina Railway Museum, Inc. (NCRM) proudly celebrated two milestones:

  • 120 years since Roscoe Bonsal founded our predecessor, the New Hope Valley Railroad
  • 40 years since our very first public train ride at our current New Hill, NC location

As a Corporate or Business Sponsor, you can help us educate future generations about the science and technology that built America’s railroads—while also preserving the heritage of railroading, its connection to and social impacts on the land, people and industries of North Carolina and across the nation.

Our Core Values

Restore – rebuilding and presenting to our visitors and communities historic railroading equipment in working condition in all its original power, glory and pride

Preserve – bringing awareness and understanding of the heritage of railroading and its impact on our culture and society with an emphasis of a more sustainable tomorrow for all

Engage – enriching the lives of our visitors, members, and community through our full-scale, live demonstration of railroading with all its excitement, knowledge and skills

 

We need your support!
Your 100% tax-deductible sponsorship is more important than ever.

Sponsorship Levels

  • Benefactor of NC Railroad History – $15,000+
  • Sustainer of NC Railroad History – $10,000–$14,999
  • Partner of NC Railroad History – $5,000–$9,999
  • Friend of NC Railroad History – $2,500–$4,999
  • Supporter of NC Railroad History – $1,000–$2,499
  • Business Friend Sponsor – $500–$999
  • Business Supporter Sponsor – $250–$499

How Your Sponsorship Helps

Your generosity supports the preservation, restoration, and education programs that bring railroad history to life. Current and upcoming projects include:

  • Pullman Baggage-Express Car #1665 (1916) – Restoration and new exhibits of rare collection of dining car and railroad memorabilia (Est. $170K)
  • Vulcan Ironworks Steam Locomotive #17 (1941) – Completion of its 15-year rebuild by 2027 to return steam power to our trains (Est. $340K)
  • Goldston Freight Depot (1884) – Accessibility, passenger platform, fire protection, lighting, and interior exhibits (Est. $311K)
  • Maintenance of Way Yard – Installation of protective security fencing (Est. $65K)
  • Southern Railway Post Office & Baggage Car (1922) – Fresh paint and lettering (Est. $25K) plus new air conditioning (Est. $25K)

For full sponsorship benefits, download our 2025 Sponsorship Packet.

Questions? Contact us at info@triangletrain.com.

Thank you for supporting the preservation of North Carolina’s railroad history!

North Carolina Railway Museum, Inc. (NCRM) is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Donations are tax-deductible. “Financial information about this organization and a copy of its license are available from the State Solicitation Licensing Branch at (919) 814-5400. The license is not an endorsement by the State.” Federal Tax ID #: 56-6073399