APTHM Facebook Page!
Follow @APTHMCharlesCity to get the latest updates and announcements right on your phone or other mobile device. We regularly post updates about Depot Work, Museum visits, and News articles so our followers know what's happening. Click the button below to go right to our Facebook Page!
The Three Phases in Detail
Here are some more details on the 3 phases of this project.
Phase 1: Move The Depot is complete!
The funds have been raised and the Charles City Milwaukee Road depot has been moved. It is sitting on a new foundation insuring its stability for many years to come.
Phase 2: Restore The Depot
Research historic plans and photos as a basis for restoration.
Determine use of space.
Develop a restoration plan.
Research and Apply for Grants.
Phase 2 Fund Raising efforts.
Start restoring in prioritized sub phases.
Phase 3: Enjoy the Depot
Charley Western Trailway!
Community Meeting Space!
Rail Museum tours and special events!
Make life-long memories!
APTHM: What We Do
We have a lot of projects on our plate. The depot needs to be restored to act as our museum headquarters. We also need to make major repairs to our car barn, track and railroad passenger cars. Please look below for more details!
Restore The Charles City Milwaukee Road Depot
It takes a village to move a Depot
This is a very large task.
· We did it! We've raised $353,000 to move the Depot! Stay tuned for updates and starting renovations in Phase 2!
· The building is in structurally good condition with a new roof. It will need modern restrooms, new
Electrical, new Plumbing, new Air Conditioning and new Heating systems. Some of the work has been started but we need to contine to raise funds so we can proceed.
Please click the link below if you can donate to the cause.
Fixing Museum Infrastructure
One Board at a Time
As volunteer time and resources allow we are improving the quality of our track and also making internal structural repairs and improvements to our 110 year old shop building.
We have recently removed part of the tracks in our yard off Grand Avenue and will be replacing the ties and some of the sub grade material.
The Shop building has seen some internal strengthening of rafters and rafter supports.
As with all historic relics, they require constant attention.
If you are willing to volunteer, please contact us by email at
or contact Bob Moen
(612) 240-4407
Restoring our Cars
Breathing new life into old iron
The biggest struggle is to keep the cars weatherproof. Roofs and windows are the main way moisture can get in and destroy any original or restoration work we have done. We love these rust piles dearly and have spent many hours working on them.
If you are willing to volunteer, please contact us by email at
or contact Bob Moen
(612) 240-4407
Our Collection
Railway artifacts, local pieces of history, and more!
Want to see what other artifacts and antiques we have? Browse Our Collection by clicking the link below! We have a wide array of material and items ranging from historic pieces of Charles City and regional railway history as well as research and historical documents around passenger trains and equipment.
“History does not repeat itself, but it often rhymes”