Track the legacy of motion at rail shops, roundhouses, and restoration facilities. A railroads and trains factory tour reveals locomotive rebuilds, wheel and brake work, coach refurbishment, paint bays, and signaling systems that keep networks running safely. Many sites pair hands-on exhibits with short rides or cab walk-throughs. As part of the Automotive & Transportation parent category, this subcategory suits families, history buffs, and STEM classes searching for factory tours near me. The best factory tours connect past and present—explaining steam-to-diesel evolution, modern diagnostics, and the logistics that move freight and people every day.