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

ORTA Member helps to keep rail park on track.  Read more.....

Events

April 7, 2012: Easter Bunny Trains on the Hocking Valley Scenic RR Read more.....

May 5, 2012: Visit us at our booth at National Train Day at Amtrak Station, Toledo, and Ohio Read more.....

May 12, 2012: Wine Tasting Excursion Train on the Byesville Scenic RR Read more.....

May 28, 2012: Memorial Day Train on the Hocking Valley Scenic RR Read more.....

June 9, 2012: Robbery Train on the Hocking Valley Scenic RR Read more.....

June 9-10, 2012: Civil War Train on the LM&M Railroad Read more.....

July 4, 2012: Fireworks Shuttle to Hocking College on the Hocking Valley Scenic RR Read more.....

June 17, 2012: Fathers Day Excursions on the Byesville Scenic RR Read more.....

July 7-8, 2012: Bandit Hold-Up Trains on the AC&J Scenic Line Read more.....

July 7-8, 2012: Great Train Robbery on the LM&M Railroad Read more.....

July 14-15, 2012: Curious George and the Man in the Yellow Hat on the LM&M Railroad Read more.....

July 21 / 22, 2012: Kid’s Magic Train on the AC&J Scenic Line Read more.....

July 28-29, 2012: The Cat In The Hat Train Ride on the LM&M Railroad Read more.....

August 11 / 12, 2012: Wild West Weekend on the AC&J Scenic Line Read more.....

August 25 / 26, 2012: Railroad Steam Weekend on the AC&J Scenic Line Read more.....

September 1, 2012: Cabooses Only Train on the Hocking Valley Scenic RR Read more.....

September 22, 2012: Fostoria Rail Festival and Fostoria Iron Triangle Train Show sponsored by the Fostoria Rail Preservation Society Read more.....

 

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

New Members!

Fostoria Rail Preservation Society

P.O. Box 421
Fostoria, OH 44830

www.fostoriairontrangle.com

 


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)