The Tooele Valley Railway was built in 1908 to service the International Smelting and Refining Company. The smelter processed lead, zinc and copper ores from 1910 to 1972. The railway delivered raw materials and finished product to and from the smelter, plus served as a commuter train for smelter employees.   The museum's collection includes priceless photographs of the railway and the smelter's construction, operation, and demolition in 1975. The photographs provide a living record of the smelter and life in Tooele Valley during the early 20th Century.
 Also inside the museum are artifacts from mining operations and other historically significant events. The museum's tour guides share with visitors firsthand knowledge of the Tooele Valley Railway, and mining operations in nearby Oquirrh Mountains.
Tooele Valley Railroad Museum is not affiliated with AmericanTowns Media
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