Heartlands
Heart of the
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The Heart of the Heartlands Museum Complex is located in the former mining community
of Carona, KS. Our complex includes the main museum building; the restored Missouri Pacific Depot from Carona, KS; the restored Missouri Pacific Depot from Boston, MO; a collection of railroad locomotives and cars which includes the cosmetically restored Kansas City Southern Steam Locomotive #1023; and a railroad signal display. The outdoor displays are open for viewing at any time.
The museum and depot buildings are open for visitors Wednesday through Sunday
from 10:00am until 4:00pm or by appointment for groups (closed Monday and Tuesday).
Go to the “Contact Us” page for phone numbers to call for an appointment.
Kansas City Southern Locomotive #1023 at the Carona, KS Museum after cosmetic restoration.
Heart of the Heartlands
Street Address
6769 N. W. 20th Street
Scammon, KS 66773
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 211
Scammon, KS 66773
Our Location
Bulletin Board
A happy and enthusiastic young
train fan preparing to board our Hutchinson Excursion Train.
This train was pulled by the K&O Railroad’s locomotive recognizing The Wichita State University Shockers.
Sunday Movie Days
Sundays, from 1pm until about 3:30pm we’ll be showing railroad movies/videos at the museum.
Check the list HERE for
Upcoming train shows and
Swap meets in our area.
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Passenger Train Rides -