MSI dug a pit in front of the building and built a new display area for the "Zephyr", where it could be displayed year-round. In 1998, after the train received a cosmetic restoration by Northern Rail Car in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the pit was finally ready to receive the train. The "Pioneer Zephyr" train is now on display at MSI just outside the main entrance from the museum's underground parking area, where it is one of the more popular exhibits. As of November 2019, MSI has temporarily closed the exhibit to add new interactive elements and an expanded experience.