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.

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News

Events

September 7, 8 2013 TRACKS TO THE PAST, Sponsored by The Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation, Findlay, Ohio  Read more.....

September 28 through October 20, 2013: PUMPKIN TRAIN, Sponsored by The Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation, Findlay, Ohio  Read more.....

October 4 through 26, 2013: TRAIN OF TERROR & HAUNTED ENGINE HOUSE, Sponsored by The Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation, Findlay, Ohio  Read more.....

November 29 through December 29: NORTH POLE EXPRESS, Sponsored by The Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation, Findlay, Ohio  Read more.....

December 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 2013: The POLAR EXPREE Sponsored by The Dennison Depot, Dennison, Ohio  Read more.....

For other local railroad events near you, click on our member web page links.

New Members!

Conneaut Ohio Historical RR Museum

363 Depot St.
Conneaut, OH 44030

Click here to visit their website.

 

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.
Use the zoom buttons to enlarge the specific area of interest.

Download map and attractions list in PDF format

Railroad picts

Ohio Central Steam Engine 33
Cuyahoga Valley
Scenic Video
(Click on the image)
 



 

 


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