Fannon’s Train museum is located at the intersection of Highway US 23, 421, and 58, in Duffield, Virginia. Free admission. Please contact Ruston Fannon 423-360-4898 to schedule a visit. His email address is LN1524501@hotmail.com.
The late Kenny Fannon was dedicated to preserving the railroad history in Southwest Virginia. Today, his grandson, Ruston Fannon is honoring his grandfather’s legacy and continuing the tradition of keeping the museum open. The collection currently includes a refurbished authentic N&W Railroad caboose, a Diesel engine from Blue Diamond Coal Company in Scotia, Kentucky, and a tender car from ETW&NC, called the Tweetsie Line. In addition, the Fannon’s have the depot used as a prop in the movie, “Coal Miner’s Daughter.” The depot is filled with old photographs, lanterns, whistles, schedules and anything else connected to the railroad. The Fannons regularly provide railroad programs at Natural Tunnel State Park and the Southwest Virginia Museum. They are available to provide programs to local civic clubs and schools. Visitors welcome to the museum. Call in advance.
