Welcome to the collections of the Toledo, Lake Erie & Western Railway and Museum. We are dedicated to preserving the rich railroading heritage for future generations.
To preserve examples of railroad transportation to educate the public in the role railroads have played in our economy and in society, with a focus on railroads in northwest Ohio. This is done through interpretive displays and providing a rail ride experience on our 10-mile line.
Our mission drives everything we do. We place special emphasis on artifacts connected to the historic Clover Leaf Route (Toledo, St. Louis & Western Railway) during its most active years, while also preserving other significant pieces from local and regional railroading history.
Planning a visit? Find each piece on the grounds with our interactive map.
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As of 2026, we continue adding more asset profiles to this collection.
We have done our best to ensure the accuracy of the information on our asset pages through careful research, including documentation, personal experiences from our members and sellers, and the assistance of artificial intelligence for deeper historical context. However, errors can occasionally occur. If you find any inaccuracies, please provide verifiable information via our contact page so we can update our records.
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