TRACKS  TO  THE  PAST  -  EDUCATION  DAY

This year’s program will include five focus areas as discussed below.  The program is designed for elementary school students in grades 4 and 5, or for middle school students in grades 6, 7, and 8.  We would like to have attendees register for our education day so that we can insure we have sufficient materials available and so we can schedule times at each focus area.

The five areas of focus for the 2023 Education Day program are shown below.  The total program time is estimated to be 2 hours.  There will also be a picnic area for use by those who wish to stay on site for a lunch period.

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HOURS
Friday, October 6, 2023
10:00 AM until 2:00 PM
Special Admission for students - $2.00 eachTeachers and Chaperons – Free

ADMISSION
Special Admission for students - $2.00 eachTeachers and Chaperons – Free

Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation, Inc.
12505 County Road 99, Findlay, Ohio  45840 

Tracks to the Past Antique Machinery Show
1. Trains (30 minutes) – learn how a steam locomotive works and tour a caboose.  Ride on one of our ¼ scale trains.

Tracks to the Past Antique Machinery Show
2. Antique Tractors (20 minutes) – learn about the history of tractors used in our area, see several examples of these tractors up close, and watch them operate. 

Tracks to the Past Antique Machinery Show
3. Steam Traction Engines (30 minutes) – learn how a steam traction engine works and watch a demonstration of a steam powered saw mill 

Tracks to the Past Antique Machinery Show
4. Gas Engines (20 minutes) – learn about gasoline powered early engines (known as hit and miss engines), see how these engines were used to power various appliances and equipment.

Tracks to the Past Antique Machinery Show
5. Antique cars and trucks (20 minutes) – learn about the history of several different models and types of antique cars and trucks on display.  Discover how these vehicles were used during work and play in the early 1900’s. ​
If you are interested in registering an individual student or a school aged group to learn about and experience antique machinery,

please contact Jim Gabriel at [email protected] or (419) 788-6100.
​Registrations need to be received by Monday, October 3, 2023.