Founded in 1956 and granted its official designation by Congress in 1958, the National Railroad Museum has been preserving our nation's railroad heritage for more than 40 years.

Since 1958, the Museum has focused on preserving historically significant railroad equipment and artifacts. In keeping with its national orientation, locomotives and rolling stock have been gathered from all over the country.

Today the Museum's collection features over 75 pieces of equipment with a value in excess of $4,000,000. Included are 12 steam locomotives, 12 diesels, 24 passenger cars and 30 freight and work cars, many of which are unique.

Over 90% of the equipment is on display and 12 cars and locomotives are open to the public. These include steam locomotives, a diner, sleeping car, cabooses and mail car. In addition, vintage coaches carry visitors on the Museum's train ride.

The Museum also houses an extensive collection of railroad artifacts and documents which support research for the development of exhibit and education programs.

For more information, write to: National Railroad Museum, 2285 South Broadway, Green Bay, Wisconsin 54304 or visit the website at www.nationalrrmuseum.org.

Each year the Museum offers holiday cards for purchase with artwork specially designed for the train enthusiast and with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Museum. Samples of a few of the cards available appear here.

Price per box ranges from $21 to $24. Free imprinting is offered when you order any three boxes of cards. Plus with each box of 25 cards you order, you will receive 25 free personalized return address labels for your envelopes. And you'll also receive 25 free holiday seals.

For more samples and to order call toll free at 1-800-556-5494, seven days a week, 24 hours a day. Or fax to 1-800-833-7449.

    
"Holiday Peace" Card #8872 $21         "Santa's Train Garden" Card #8866 $23

"A Christmas Ride" Card #8864 $22

"Christmas Hearth" Card #8876 $22