N.C. Transportation Museum gears up for Tractors and Trains – Salisbury Post

SPENCER — Farming and railroading cross paths at the N.C. Transportation Museum’s annual Tractors and Trains event, returning April 25 and 26. Enjoy an exciting day featuring modern and antique tractors, historic farm equipment, farm life demonstrations, kids’ activities, hayrides and a train ride around the museum.

Friday, April 25, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. is reserved for students, home school groups and other pre-formed groups. Museum educators and partnering organizations will provide educational, fun-filled experiences throughout the day. Interactive activities include sawmill demonstrations, seed planting, cider press and corn shelling demonstrations and more. Train rides are offered at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., and 1 p.m. for groups on Friday.

On Saturday, April 26, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., the public is invited to enjoy the same interactive experiences, antique and modern tractor displays and more. Attendees can vote for their favorite tractor and enjoy the popular parade of tractors at 3 p.m. Train rides are offered on Saturday at 10 and 11 a.m., and noon, 1 and 2 p.m. on Saturday.

Tickets for Saturday’s public Tractors and Trains event when combined with a train ride are $19 for adults, $17 for seniors/military, $15 for children 3-12, and free for members and children under age 3. Event admission without the train ride is $9 for adults, $8 for seniors/military, $7 for children 3-12, and free for children under 3. Tax and ticketing fees apply and will be displayed up front in the ticket purchasing process. Special rates apply for groups attending on Friday. 

Tractors and Trains is made possible through the generous support of our sponsors, Rowan County Convention and Visitors Bureau, Novant Health, AgSouth Farm Credit, Atlantic Emergency Solutions and Rowan County Farm Bureau.