If you saw our sign above the bridge, find information on our fund drive here!

 

 

Updated September 12th, 2011* The TLE&W is closed for the season!

The Toledo, Lake Erie and Western Railway & Museum will reopen for the 2012 passenger service season on June 4th for regular passenger train trips. We hope to see you then! Be sure to visit our news/events page to find out about our special 2012 excursion trains such as our Mother's Day Train, Father's Day Train, Hobo Days and our Haunted Halloween Trains. Select the News/Events link to the left for more information on special events.

Board the Blue Bird train at Waterville, Ohio for a 15 mile round trip on the tracks of the Toledo, Lake Erie & Western Railway and Museum, Inc., once part of the Cloverleaf Division of the Nickel Plate Road.  The regular trip takes 60 minutes and includes a spectacular views as you travel across Northwest Ohio and  the motor car ride last between 30 and 45 minutes.

 

Our Mission

To create an educational experience through the sights and sounds of yesterday past and to educate of the significance that railroads had in forming this great country. We strive to preserve railroad history for future generations.

 

Volunteering

The most important part of the railroad are its volunteers who help complete all of the vital tasks necessary to make the company run. We have various members with all different types of abilities; from greeters to painters, and engineers to greasers we need them all.  Find out how you can get off that couch today! How better to volunteer than helping provide passengers a once in a lifetime experience?

Track Work Underway

Currently our members are completing replacement of over 3000 ties. Some members are working as many as 3 days a week to complete the task. The summer's hot conditions have slow some progress, however we continue to work on other various projects. Come find out how you can help!
 

Keep coming back for more updates, as things are happening fast!