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LINKS OF INTEREST:

Israelite House of David - Learn about the history of Engine 901.

House of David Museum - Dedicated to preserving history of the House of David.

Rail Club Chugging Along -  "The Courier" November 5, 2001 newspaper article about NWORRP.

Little Steam-Powered Train on the Right Track in Findlay - "The Courier" June 5, 2003 newspaper article

LINKS TO OTHER RAILROAD SITES:

Ohio Rail Tourism Association - Their goal is to promote Ohio's tourist railroads.

Live Steam - World-wide publication for steam enthusiasts.

Grand Scales Quarterly - Magazine covering 12" gauge and larger scale equipment.

Toledo, Lake Erie & Western Railway & Museum - Full scale train ride between Waterville and Grand Rapids, Ohio

Michigan State Trust for Railway Preservation, Inc. - Full-size steam engine Pere Marquette 1225 (provided the sounds for the Polar Express movie) and Steam Railroading Institute Visitor Center located in Owosso, Michigan.

Railroad Links Directory - Features links to over 4,000 railroad websites.

Railway Preservation News - Online magazine of railway history and preservation.

RailServe - The Internet Railroad Directory.

Railroad Info - Online source for railroad news and information.

Discover Live Steam - Live Steam and Diesel Model Railroading

TrainTalk.TV - Podcast, news, and event listings...all things railroad

Steaming Priest - Online live steam resource

Denver Rails - Railroad attractions database

Carolwood Pacific Historical Society - Dedicated to preserving the personal railroad legacy of Walt Disney.

Milwaukee Light Engineering Society

Special Railroad Site for Kids

Rail Transport Resources - Links to railroad history sites and other interesting information.

LINKS TO LOCAL SITES:

Findlay/Hancock County Convention & Visitors Bureau - Discover other attractions in the Findlay area

Along the Right of Way - The ramblings of a lifelong model railroader, Dan Merkel of The Courier, Findlay's hometown newspaper.

Macaroni Kid - Listing of area activities for kids, and an enewsletter for parents.

Wood County Historical Center & Museum in nearby Bowling Green, Ohio

The Wheelmen - A national non-profit group dedicated to the enjoyment and preservation of our country's bicycling heritage will be in Findlay July 18-21, 2012 for their 45th annual meet. Hopefully they will stop out for a train ride with us on Sunday, July 22nd.

Northwest Ohio Antique Machinery Association - Their 41st Anniversary Antique Machinery Show will be August 2-5, 2012 at the Hancock County Fairgrounds.

Historical Construction Equipment Association in nearby Bowling Green, Ohio

Allen County Museum in Lima, Ohio - Lima was the home of Lima Locomotive Works

Harrod Railroad Park in Harrod, Ohio - see a Shay Locomotive on static display

Fostoria Rail Preservation Society - Fostoria calls itself "Train City, USA"

Crossroads Park in Deshler, Ohio - A busy place to watch train traffic

DiscoverOurTown - Provides comprehensive city guides that include travel information, area attractions and restaurant listings for towns across the United States.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites - Full-service hotel with friendly staff. Located nearby at next exit south (I-75 Exit # 159).

Rose Gate Cottage Bed & Breakfast - Local B&B in Findlay.

LINKS TO OTHER CHRISTMAS EVENTS NEARBY:

OLD HOME HOLIDAY TOUR at the Wood County Museum - December 8-18, 2011.

BLUFFTON BLAZE OF LIGHTS- Opening ceremony is November 26, 2011.

UPPER'S WINTER FANTASY OF LIGHTS - Drive through Harrison Smith Park in Upper Sandusky from December 1-30, 2011.

KALEIDOSCOPE FARMS - Cut your own Christmas tree, see live reindeer, and other Christmas activities in Mt. Cory.


 

 

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