Chemin de Fer Railway Museum
Rusting railcars and locomotive equipment fill this Ethiopian train graveyard.

Railway museum in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia.
Rusting railcars and locomotive equipment fill this Ethiopian train graveyard.

Why Go

šŸš‚ Explore a large collection of decaying train memorabilia
🚶 Wander freely among old locomotives and carriages
šŸ—£ļø Guided tour by an elderly curator who speaks English, Amharic, and French

Why Avoid

āš ļø Less like a museum, more like an abandoned junkyard of rusty relics
šŸ‘Ž Collection is dilapidated and poorly preserved
🚧 Some parts of the train still run, despite being soiled

Tips

šŸ“ž Policeman can phone curator for entry
šŸ—£ļø Amharic or a guide is helpful
šŸØ Mekonnen Hotel is opposite the station, good beer on veranda

Cost

šŸ’° No formal charge, contributions welcome.

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