About Us

The activities of the Conneaut Chapter are focused on the operation and maintenance of the Conneaut Railroad Museum. The Museum is headquartered in our station building, originally built for the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern in 1900. The exhibits are tailored to emphasize the locomotives and equipment, the shop facilities, and, most importantly, the people who made Conneaut a significant part of railroad history. Our signature display is Nickel Plate Road 2-8-4 No. 755, which was on of the last locomotives to receive major repairs prior to the town’s backshops closing in 1958.The Museum is open daily from noon until 5:00 PM, Memorial Day to Labor Day; other times can be scheduled by contacting the Museum.

History

The importance of the railroads to the growth and expansion of the United States is a compelling story. We all share a genuine interest in this all-encompassing industry which has woven an iron and steel path across the face of the nation.

It was this interest in preserving what had passed and what lay ahead that in 1935 inspired a group of rail historians to form the National Railway Historical Society. From fewer than 40 persons, the NRHS has grown to include over 17,000 men and women of all ages and professions in every state and many foreign countries, making it the nation's largest rail historical society. The NRHS is a non-profit section 501(c)(3) organization, and contributions are tax-deductible.

1st Mon 7:30pm (ex Jan, Feb)