I was wondering how good rail musems were around North America as far as displays. There is a couple around where I live. The one in Cranbrook B.C. is regarded as one of the best in the world. The fellow who runs it - Gary Anderson - does have a first rate museum and it is his life.
I’m going to Castlegar in a few weeks to see if they still have one. Last I was there was about 1994. It was in the old train station. There was a few interesting displays and they had a meeting room where people could meet and talk train.
I work over at the Boone & Scenic Valley, which is about 30 min. from my home. We have some stuff on display.
The PRR museum in Lancaster Pennsylvania is a very good one, as is the one in Baltimore.
If you want to ride behind steam, once again Lancaster, the Western Maryland Scenic RR in Cumberland Maryland and the East Broad Top in Pennsylvania are all good.
Ours here in Brownwood, TX (The Martin and Francis Lehnis Railroad Museum) has yet to open, but it looks to be pretty good for a smaller town. The exterior buildings have been completed, as has many of the outdoor exibits. Across the street is a fully restored Santa Fe depot + Harvey House, as well as a restored ATSF 2-6-2, engine 1080.
http://atsf.railfan.net/atsfpres/atsf1080.html has a good image of the 1080, I will try and grab a few images today of the exterior stuffs, including an old station from Kress, TX on the property.