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O. Winston Link Museum

101 Shenandoah Ave, Roanoke, VA 24016
540-982-5465
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Ranked #1 of 16 attractions in Roanoke
4.5 of 5 stars 16 Reviews
Type: Speciality Museums
Traveller Description: The O. Winston Link Museum, housed in a restored, Raymond Loewy-designed ra... passenger station, exhibits the world's largest collection of the... more »
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Barbstur
Sturbridge, Massachusetts
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33 reviews
4 helpful votes
“Great photography and railroad history”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2012 NEW

We went into the O. Winston Link Museum expecting to spend a half hour or 45 minutes. We spent three hours. Link's photography is excellent and fascinating and there is a lot of very good information about steam trains. If you are interested in photography but not so interested in trains, I think it is still worth a visit. If... More

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Benjamin K
Roanoke
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5 reviews
“Better than expected!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012

It was great to see massive, historic trains both from within and from the rails. Now I know where to take friends from out of town. More

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TrainManDan10
Manassas, Virginia
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5 reviews
“Must See Steam Era Portraits for Roanoke Train Vacation!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2012

This exhibit of steam era portraits of professional quality will transport you into a past, but not forgotten, time in America's and Roanoke's steam rail history. You will be transported in a never-to-be-forgotten experience. See YouTube video at "TrainManDan100" for more information. More

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VA-Panache
Roanoke, Virginia
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10 reviews
3 helpful votes
“Fun and Educational”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2012

Great Roanoke gem! If you enjoy photography or trains: this is a must see. More

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DerekDonuts
Charlottesville, Virginia
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43 reviews
21 helpful votes
“Train Buffs Paradise”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012
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If you like trains or the history of trains in the US, do not miss this museum. Allow yourself hours to fully see and appreciate this collection. More

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chester65
Blacksburg, VA
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21 reviews
10 helpful votes
“Unique Museum - Incredible History!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 December 2011
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O. Winston Link was a unique man. Even if you have no interest in railroad heritage, this museum should appeal to anyone interested in technology, history, art, photography, engineering, and creative works. Mr. Link was a pioneer of photography. He used his engineering training, genius, and artistic talents to create a national treasure that was almost lost to a greedy... More

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bonnierdh
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12 reviews
“interesting for photographers and rail buffs”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2011

My partner and I stumbled upon this museum purely by accident. He was SO exited as he knew of O. Winston Link's photography AND is a rail buff. This place was heaven to him. We walked in only 1 hour before they closed so he couldn't see it all. As it happens, we'll be back near Roanoke this summer and... More

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muszekfan
Sewell, New Jersey
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36 reviews
27 helpful votes
“very interesting!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 December 2011

perfect for anyone interested in photography or trains - -or both! More

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prochuck
Newport News, VA
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5 reviews
3 helpful votes
“a great, but short visit”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 November 2011
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We visited the museum the day before our Train Excursion on the Norfolk & Southern route, to Bluefield West Virginia. The museum is very nice, and a great place for a Rail-o-phile. More

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Evansthecat
Madison, Wisconsin
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28 reviews
9 helpful votes
“More interesting than it sounds”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 September 2011

This museum dedicated to part of the photography career of O Winston Link is far more interesting than I thought was possible. My husband and I both enjoy riding steam trains and I thought just looking at photos would not be as powerful an experience. But the museum has done a great job of displaying the photos and integrating the... More

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