Rail built Ohio and united our nation. Today it plays a
growing role in passenger travel and freight at a fraction
of the energy costs of cars and trucks. The Ohio Rail Tourism
Association (ORTA) and its members help
you experience and enjoy a time where travel was exciting,
scenic, and relaxing. Each ORTA member provides a unique
rail experience that is both fun and historical such as
the coal mining history in Byesville, the Cabin Fever Express
on the Cuyahoga, the Train Festival at The Depot, and the
Train Robbery on the Hocking Valley to mention a few. Plan
a different rail event every month! Please
download Ohio's Official
Rail Map with ORTA Rail attractions or click on a map
location below.
Events
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News
ORTA Quarterly Meeting
Saturday Jan 16, 2010
At
The Depot
ORTA Annual Meeting
Saturday April 10, 2010
At
Byesville Scenic Railway
Public Invited - Train rides included
Mark your calendar now.
Cuyahoga Valley
Scenic Video
(Click on the image)
Rail Safety
In 2008 there were 13 fatalities at rail crossings in Ohio.
ORTA supports both the national
Operation Life Saver and the
Ohio Chapter hopes you will too. Educate and save lives!
New Members!
West Chester, Ohio
North of Cincinnati, just off I-75
The World's Biggest
Indoor Train Display!
Lodi Station Outlets
Lodi, Ohio on I-71
unique blend of shopping
and trains.
www.lodistation.com
Butler County
Visitors Bureau
Butler County,
Ohio
is
The NEW Destination designed for You! Our
destination offers an eclectic
mix from contemporary
to traditional.
www.destinationbutlercounty.com
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Roll over the dots
to view the railroads and museums that are members of the
Ohio Rail Tourism Association. Click on the name of the
railroad or attraction to go directly to their website.
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Select Upcoming Events for Rail Fans
(You will find many
more events at each member's web site.)
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Northwest Ohio Railroad
Preservation
Sept 11 Fish Fry
Sept 12 & 13: Tracks To The Past
Oct 3—25: Pumpkin Train
Oct 2—31: Train of Terror & Haunted Eng House
Nov 27—Dec 27: North Pole Express
For times and details:
www.nworrp.org
Sept 27 and Oct 25, 2009 1:00pm
- 5:00pm
The Depot, Columbus, OH
Open, Free Admission, train rides $2.
The Depot
Ashtabula, Carson and Jefferson Scenic Line
Sept 26 & 27 - Bandit Train Special
Oct 11, 12, 18, 19, 24, 25 - Kids' Pumpkin Train
Nov 28, Dec 5, 6, 12, 13 - Santa on the Train
For times and details:
www.acjrscenic.net
Byesville Scenic Railway
Oct 10 - Annual Wine Tasting Excursion
Oct 17, 18 - Fall Foliage Excursions
Oct 23, 24 - Spirit of Halloween
Nov 7, 8 - Veterans ride free
Dec 5, 6, 12, 13 - Spirit of Christmas
For Times and Details:
www.bsrw.org
The Dennison Depot
Sept 18 - Schoenbrunn Village Lantern Tour
Sept 30 - "A Night at the Museum"
Oct 17, 18 - Colonial Trade Fair at Schoenbrunn
Dec - The Polar Express
Dec 8 - Christmas Business After Hours
For Times and Details:
www.dennisondepot.org
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Cuyahoga Valley Scenic
Railroad
Sept 12 - Murder Aboard CVSR Express
Oct 2 - Nov 6 "Ales on the Rails"
Nov/Dec - The Polar Experss
For times and details:
www.cvsr.com
Toledo, Lake Erie & Western
Railway
Sept 26, 27 - 40th Anniversary Celebration
Transportation Trail, Special Rides and Events,
authors and craftsmen, Dancers and artist.
Oct 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 30, 31, Nov 1, 2009
Fall Color and Halloween Fun
For times and details:
www.tlew.org
Nov/Dec 2009
Fall Foliage, Santa Train,
North Pole Express and New Year's Eve
Hocking Valley
Scenic Railway
Orrville Railroad Heritage
Society
Oct 10 - The Medina Loop Express
a
five-county fall foliage trip
Oct 17 - Jumpin' Pumpkin Special
Nov 28 - Santa Trains and Depot open house
For times and details:
www.orrvillerailroad.com
October 23, 24, 2009
Halloween Train & Haunted Hobo Path
Walk the haunted hobo path. Survivors, upon reaching
our bonfire, can toast their good fortune with cider.
The Lake Shore Railway Association
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Past Events
(See the fun you missed) |
April 13, 2008
Young at Heart: Civilian Conservation Corps
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railway www.cvsr.com
April 26, 2008
TLEW Motor Car Rally, Waterville, Ohio
Toledo, Lake
Erie & Western RW
May 3, 2008
TLEW opens it's
2008 Passenger Service Season!
Toledo, Lake
Erie & Western RW
May 4, 2008
Young at Heart: Railroad Legend and Lore
www.cvsr.com
May 10, 2008
"Grape Escape" Wine-Tasting Express
Wonderful Wines A Toast to
Moms
Departs at 4:00 pm, returns at 6:00 pm
www.cvsr.com
August 16 and 17, 2008
Wild West Weekend
Ashtabula, Carson and Jefferson Scenic Line
August 23-24 10am - 5pm
Train Festival at The Depot
Ohio Railway Museum and The Depot
August 30 and 31, 2008
Steam Train Weekend - a Vintage Rail Experience
This labor day weekend ride behind Old #6
Ashtabula, Carson and Jefferson Scenic Line
Labor Day Weekend - Aug 30, 31,
Sept 1
Lodi Station Outlets
Where trains and outlet shopping intersect
Come
to the Grand Opening
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May 11, 2008
Mother's Day Tea Express
One Train Only 7:00 pm
Toledo, Lake
Erie & Western RW
Starting May 17
Day Out With Thomas
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad www.cvsr.com
June 14 & 15
Opening weekend of
Ashtabula,
Carson & Jefferson Scenic Railroad Father's
Day
Dads ride half fare with their children
June 28 - 29
Brad the Great, Magic on the train
Kids oriented weekend
Ashtabula,
Carson & Jefferson Scenic Railroad
July 12 & 13
Civil War Train Raid "A Journey In Time"
Ashtabula,
Carson & Jefferson Scenic Railroad
September 24th through 28th, 2008
Festival of Steam
Ride the historic steam engine from Ohio Central!
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad
October 3, 4 & 5, 2008r />
Fall Steam Weekend & Coal Miner's Festival
Byesville Scenic Railroad
October 11th, 2008
Medina Loop / Fall Foliage Excursion
InIn cooperation with the Wheeling and Lake Erie
Rwy, this is our most popular excursion.
Orrville Railroad Heritage Society
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