Restored Railroad In Northwest Ohio The Toledo Lake Erie Western Railway And Museum

Here in Ohio, there are plenty of railroad adventures you can take. (Check out this list of day trips you can take in Ohio via train.)

There’s one little museum in northwest Ohio that’s been hard at work restoring a railroad. The Toledo Lake Erie & Western Railway and Museum in Grand Rapids, Ohio is a little-known hidden gem that makes a wonderful day trip destination when you’re looking for something unique to do with the family.

Check it out:

The Toledo Lake Erie & Western Railway and Museum features 10.5 miles of track between Waterville and Grand Rapids, Ohio.

Toledo Lake Erie & Western Railway and Museum/Facebook You’ll find it at 17475 Saylor Ln., Grand Rapids, OH 43522.

For years, this non-profit organization has been hard at work to clear the way for motor cars and get the railroad fully restored.

Toledo Lake Erie & Western Railway and Museum/Facebook If you’re interested in volunteering or donating, visit the museum’s website here.

This unique museum is open for the season from June - October on the first and third Saturdays of each month from noon - 4 p.m.

Toledo Lake Erie & Western Railway and Museum/Facebook You’ll observe several pieces of historical railroad equipment and learn all about northwest Ohio’s rail history.

Along the motor car rides, you’ll get to cross the picturesque bridge over the Maumee River, which stretches more than 900 ft. long.

Toledo Lake Erie & Western Railway and Museum/Facebook The motor car rides are $5 per person, $3 for children ages 3 - 12 and children ages 3 and under are free. For more information, click here.

Crossing the river is an unforgettable experience. This is one piece of Ohio history you won’t soon forget.

Toledo Lake Erie & Western Railway and Museum/Facebook To stay up to date on events, hours of operation and more, visit the railway’s Facebook page.

To get a better view of this restored railroad, check out the speeder car run in this short video:

Toledo Lake Erie & Western Railway and Museum/Facebook

You’ll find it at 17475 Saylor Ln., Grand Rapids, OH 43522.

If you’re interested in volunteering or donating, visit the museum’s website here.

You’ll observe several pieces of historical railroad equipment and learn all about northwest Ohio’s rail history.

The motor car rides are $5 per person, $3 for children ages 3 - 12 and children ages 3 and under are free. For more information, click here.

To stay up to date on events, hours of operation and more, visit the railway’s Facebook page.

The Toledo Lake Erie & Western Railway and Museum, Inc. is located at 17475 Saylor Ln., Grand Rapids, OH 43522. Have you ever been here before? If so, we want to know what your experience was like!

For more railroad adventures in Ohio, check out our previous article: 7 Incredible Ohio Day Trips You Can Take By Train.

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