A yellow Kissel Gold Bug Speedster. That’s what started it all. Right here at the Forney Museum of Transportation.
This isn’t just any museum. It’s the legacy of J D Forney a man who loved vehicles. His wife and children gifted him that antique car in 1961. It sparked an obsession. A collection that grew beyond imagination.
The Forney Museum of Transportation isn’t just about shiny cars. It’s about the weird and wonderful. Amelia Earhart’s car is here. A battered Herbie the Love Bug. And something truly massive a Union Pacific Big Boy steam locomotive. One of only 25 ever made.
This isn’t just a display of metal and glass. Dead-eyed mannequins add a strange charm. They seem to watch the vehicles with an unblinking gaze. They’re dressed in 1920s clothing a touch added by J D Forney’s wife. It’s a quirky detail that adds to the museum’s unique atmosphere.
The collection boasts over 600 artifacts. From cars and trains to motorcycles. There are even tiny three-wheeled cars and a medicine show stagecoach. The museum truly embraces its Anything on Wheels motto.
The museum’s history is fascinating. It once featured an exhibit on Alfred Packer a Colorado cannibal. That’s been moved. But the eclectic collection remains. It continues to grow and change. The mannequins however remain the same. Their stillness perfectly complements the museum’s unusual character.
You might find yourself feeling like you’ve stepped into a transportation enthusiast’s dream. A place filled with history and oddity. A place where the past comes alive. The Forney Museum of Transportation is more than just a museum. It is an experience. A testament to one man’s passion and a unique collection that deserves to be seen. A truly unforgettable journey through transportation history awaits you.