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Sardinian Railway Museum and its collection
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The Sardinian Railway Museum, located within the Cagliari station, was inaugurated in 1985. It is managed by the Sardinian Historical Trains Association "Sardegnavapore" and is owned by Rete Ferroviaria Italiana. This museum offers a unique insight into the history of railways in Sardinia.
Exhibits at the Sardinian Railway Museum
The Sardinian Railway Museum houses over 100 items related to the history of railways in Sardinia. These include photos, model trains, maps, books, rail bikes, old station lamps, ticket office and waiting room furniture from the first half of the 20th century, the model of the Italian Railways ship Gennargentu, official railway clocks, safes and a working telegraph of the Royal Company of Sardinian Railways.
Steam Locomotive 744.003 at the Sardinian Railway Museum
One of the highlights of the Sardinian Railway Museum is the steam locomotive 744.003, which is displayed in the lobby of the Cagliari station. This locomotive, which belongs to the group of FS 744 locomotives, was used for a long time for the Cagliari-Olbia connections.
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