The first regularly scheduled passenger service began in 1830 on the Carolina Canel and Railroad Co. Today, Norfolk Southern services 783 miles of the states 2283 route miles.
South Carolina is served by Amtrak's Crescent, the Silver Star, the Silver Meteor, the "Palmetto and the Auto Train.
One hour scenic train rides are available at the South Carolina Railroad Museum.
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CHARLESTON
CHARLESTON VISITORS CENTER
Replica of the 1830's "Best Friend of Charleston". First steam locomotive built in U.S. to establish regularly scheduled passenger service. Viewing is limited. Special arrangements may be made by contacting the Charleston Chapter at bfoc1830@yahoo.com or the Charleston Visitor Center Manager at 843.724.7174 to make prior arrangements to view the train, Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. The "Best Friend" was donated to the City of Charleston by Norfolk Southern in 1993. The Best Friend Museum closed in 2000. Pending the train's permanent placement into a glass covered extension of the East Shed of the Camden Towers, located next to the Charleston Visitor Center, the train may be seen in the lobby of the Norfolk Southern Atlanta headquarters at 1200 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta GA.
The highlight of the Lanchester & Chester Railway museum is a scale model train replica of the original 29-mile route of the L & C. Exhibitions include hundreds of photographs depicting the railroad from the beginning to the present, railroad memorabilia, and information on the shortlines of the Palmetto state that have disappeared, and other relative artifacts. The L&C Railway offers luxury railcars for private charter to corporations and individuals. Plan your next business trip, employee award, or vacation aboard a rolling 1st Class Hotel.
The South Carolina Railroad museum has a large collection of railroad equipment. This equipment has been acquired over the past 17 years from various railroads, industries, historical groups and governmental agencies by way of donation and/or purchase. Round trip excursion train rides on the museums 10 miles of track last about 1 hour. Directions.
