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Pumpkin Patch Motorcar Hayrides
The TLE&W has seen some spooky days of late, and the younger members of our youth maintenance-of-way program have a fall ride ready for it. We are calling it Pumpkin Patch Motorcar Hayrides and it is under our Seasonal programs. Saturday, October 24, Sunday, October 25, and Halloween Day, Saturday, October 31. The consist leaves…
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Announcing the Youth Maintenance of Way Gang
Do you love trains and the railroad? Then come on out and learn to work on the real thing. Here at the Toledo, Lake Erie & Western Railway and Museum, we have a new name for the folks who keep the line in shape. Our maintenance-of-way team is now The Clover Leaf Crew. For the…
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Applebutter Fest is One Week Away
At a Glance: Folks have been out in a force we have not seen in a long while, readying the railroad for Applebutter Fest, Sunday, October 11. New vendors, an information tent, a 1916 track-car reproduction, QR signs, a visitor guide, and America 250 lorre carts are new this year. If you have been by…
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Railroad Supply & Equipment Donations Needed
At a glance: As we approach the end of 2026, the Toledo, Lake Erie & Western Railway and Museum invites organizations decommissioning functional rail equipment to donate or sell it to support renewing our line. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, we seek track materials, signaling equipment, switching gear, and tools. Consult your tax professional for benefits.…
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Help Preserve Northwest Ohio’s Railroad History through Asset Donation
At a Glance: As the Toledo, Lake Erie & Western Railway and Museum renovates to reopen, it seeks donations of historical railroad documents, artifacts, memorabilia, and rolling stock. Emphasis on items from regional lines like the Clover Leaf, Nickel Plate, and Wabash. Donations may be tax-deductible; loans and purchases considered. Contact us via our form.…
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Help Certify 5109 — The Final Step Before the Bluebird Can Roll Again
At a Glance: Axle repair, hanging steps, and brake rigging on C&O 5109 are complete as of August 29. Next, the locomotive moves to Yawberg Road for engine servicing before its first start in years. The last gate before legal passenger operation is FRA blue-card certification. That card unlocks Phase I. We need you to…
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Toledo, Lake Erie & Western Railway and Museum Announces Organizational Changes
The Toledo, Lake Erie & Western Railway and Museum (TLE&W) is announcing several administrative changes following recent board action. Rick Westphal has stepped down as President, longtime Treasurer Frank Oles is departing for medical reasons, Durrell Johnson has been elected the organization’s new President, and Andy Ciesler is transitioning from Director of Technology into the…
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Phone Service Restored – A New Chapter for TLE&W
Dear Friends and Supporters of the Toledo, Lake Erie & Western Railway and Museum, We are pleased to announce that the temporary phone service issues we recently experienced have been fully resolved. More importantly, this resolution marks a significant milestone in our organization’s history. For the first time, TLE&W’s telephone system is now handled by…
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Temporary Phone Service Issues
Dear Friends and Supporters of the Toledo, Lake Erie & Western Railway and Museum, We are currently experiencing phone issues and are working to resolve them. You may occasionally experience delays in your calls being answered or returning messages. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience. In the meantime, the fastest…
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Engineering Marvels on the Rails: Celebrating 200 Years of American Transportation Ingenuity
Engineering Marvels on the Rails: Celebrating 250 Years of American Transportation Ingenuity From the founding era’s canals and steam to diesel revolution and beyond — preserved and revived right here at the Toledo, Lake Erie & Western Railway & Museum in Northwest Ohio’s historic rail heartland. As America marks its 250th anniversary in 2026, we…