ST. LOUIS - Missouriar -- The National Museum of Transportation invites the community to enjoy a relaxing summer evening during Twilight by the Train Tracks on Thursday, July 16, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.

This popular after-hours event offers an affordable night of family fun featuring live entertainment, delicious food, and one of the region's premier transportation museums.

Guests will enjoy:

• $5 Museum Admission
• $3 rides aboard the Wm. F. Ross Special Miniature Train
• Live steel drum music by Lenny Frisch
• Live music by Sweet Sugar Duo
• Lily's Food Truck
• Beautiful summer scenery and a relaxed atmosphere perfect for families and friends

"Twilight by the Train Tracks has become one of our favorite summer traditions," said Terri McEachern, Executive Director of The National Museum of Transportation. "We want families to enjoy the discounted admission and miniature train ride rates while spending a relaxing summer evening together. It's a wonderful opportunity to experience the Museum in the cooler evening hours, listen to live music, enjoy great food, and create lasting memories."

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The National Museum of Transportation, located at 2933 Barrett Station Road, Kirkwood, MO 63122, is home to one of the nation's largest collections of transportation vehicles, including historic locomotives, vintage automobiles, aircraft, and interactive family attractions.

Whether guests are visiting for the first time or are longtime Museum members, Twilight by the Train Tracks offers a fun and affordable way to spend a summer evening.

The Museum is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. through Labor Day.

For more information and a complete calendar of events, visit www.tnmot.org (http://wwwtnmot.org).

About The National Museum of Transportation

The National Museum of Transportation, located in Kirkwood, Missouri, is home to one of the largest and best collections of transportation vehicles in the country. Recognized as one of the nation's premier transportation museums, the Museum preserves and shares the stories of railroads, automobiles, aircraft, riverboats, and other modes of transportation through engaging exhibits, educational programs, and family-friendly experiences.