It includes parts of the Central of Georgia Railway: Savannah Shops and Terminal Facilities National Historic Landmark District.

On-site displays include antique shaft driven machinery, locomotives and railroad stock, model train layouts, an operating turntable, and the oldest portable steam engine in the United States.

The Historic Railroad Shops offers a valuable educational experience for students and has also become a popular local tourist attraction.

[7] The roundhouse, turntable and other structures were rebuilt in the late 1920s after a major fire in 1923, as well as to accommodate larger locomotives and rolling stock.

[8] In 1989 during the filming of Glory, City Manager Don Mendonsa and Historic Savannah President Gordon Matthews toured the site.

Scott brought his blend of historian, engineer, communicator to then start the project with the support of the City of Savannah.