Open air car #501
Please note that ORHS operates two locations:
All on-rail events will be held at our ORHS Rail Yard located at 2174 S. Crown Hill Rd. in Orrville - between Scotts Miracle-Gro and Catrone Trucking.
The Orrville Union Depot Museum is located at 145 Depot Street in downtown Orrville. The Depot and gift shop will be open from 10AM to 4PM during all public events.
Maps to our locations are on our Contact page.
Train rides are about 40 minutes long. Speeder rides are about 15 minutes long.
All proceeds go towards maintaining our 1868 Orrville Union Depot and our rail yard facility and equipment. Ticket prices are less online ticketing fees and are tax deducible to the extent allowed by law. ORHS is a nonprofit 501(c)3 educational organization.
Scroll down to see our entire 2024 event schedule or use the buttons below to jump to our other popular events:
Climb aboard our converted open air passenger car #501 and take a 40 minute ride throughout our rail facility and down to the bridge over North Fork Sugar Creek (the stream, not to be mistaken for the Village of Sugarcreek).
If the great outdoors is not to your liking, our 66 seat, open window coach #208, "Phanton", is also be available for up to 66 guests.
Do you want to see how it's done? How about riding the jump seat in the locomotive cab? Limited to 16 years and up.
Standard Pricing:
Pricing is $15 plus online ticketing fees per seat in open air car #501 (non-refundable) unless otherwise noted. This car holds a maximum of 32 guests. Pricing for the coach is $20 plus online ticketing fees per seat (also non-refundable) unless otherwise noted. The coach #208 holds a maximum of 66 guests. Pricing for the locomotive jump seat is $25 plus online ticketing fees. Some events have special pricing so scroll down for a look. Lap children 2 years and under ride free.
Call for group rates or corporate rate for a day not on our schedule.
To book online where available, click or tap the button at the end of the schedule. Boarding for all rides begins 10 minutes prior to departure. Please note that the trains and speeders will run rain or shine.
Tickets for most events are available to be purchased online. Tickets for some events are available only on site. Please read the schedule carefully.
Come see us at the Wooster Train and Toy Show at the Wayne County Fairgrounds in Wooster, Ohio. Admission to the event is $7.00. Children under 12 are free. Download the Wooster Train and Toy Show flyer HERE.
Come Visit the Easter Bunny at Orrville Railroad Heritage Society!
Orrville Railroad Heritage Society in Downtown Orrville will be kicking off (oops, ) HOPPING OFF its event season with our 3rd Annual Easter Event.
This year we will have Cheeky’s Twisted Eatz Food Truck, Tuslaw Lions Club Train to ride around the depot grounds, outside displays including a sprint car racer, the Depot museum will be open, model train layouts will be running, and of course E.B. himself will be there handing out goodie bags (while supplies last). The Orrville Public Library On The Go! van will also be there with books for kids. Event goes off rain or shine. Stop down, bring your little ones, get some photos, and join the fun! You can download the Easter Bunny Flyer HERE.
One of our most popular rides! Get up close and personal with the railroad on a motor car, also known as a "speeder", from the boarding area to the current end of track past the bridge over the North Fork Sugar Creek. Motor cars were once the main transportation for track workers and materials in remote areas. The ride lasts about 15 minutes.
Tickets can be purchased only at our rail yard during the event. Speeders will run as determined by demand. Pricing is $5 per ticket, adult or child. $6 per ticket if paying by credit/debit card. Lap children under two years are free. The Union Depot Museum and Gift Shop will also be open 10AM to 4PM.
Come ride the train in open air car #501 and coach #208. 11AM; 1PM; 2PM. Pricing is $15 plus online ticketing fees per seat in open air car #501 and coach #208 is $20 per seat plus online ticketing fees. Tickets are available online via etix.
Come ride the train in open air car #501 and coach #208. 11AM; 1PM; 2PM. Pricing is $20 plus online ticketing fees per seat in open air car #501 and coach #208 is $25 per seat plus online ticketing fees. Moms get a free gift while supplies last. Tickets are available online via etix.
The Orrville Union Depot will be open from 10AM to 4PM. Bring the kids and tour the Depot and visit the gift shop.
Additional details for this event will be announced soon so check back often.
Come ride the train in open air car #501 and coach #208. 11AM; 1PM; 2PM. Pricing is $15 plus online ticketing fees per seat in open air car #501 and coach #208 is $20 per seat plus online ticketing fees. Tickets are available online via etix.
Train rides in open air car #501 and coach #208. 11AM; 1PM; 2PM. Dads receive a free gift while supplies last. Pricing is $20 plus online ticketing fees per seat in open air car #501 and coach #208 is $25 per seat plus online ticketing fees. Tickets are available online via etix.
Come see the Depot and gift shop and visit our layouts and the Wooster Model Railroad Club portable layout. Popcorn and snacks will be provided.
Additional details for this event will be announced soon so check back often.
Come ride the train in open air car #501 and coach #208. 11AM; 1PM; 2PM. Pricing is $15 plus online ticketing fees per seat in open air car #501 and coach #208 is $20 per seat plus online ticketing fees. Tickets are available online via etix.
Train rides in open air car #501 and coach #208. 11AM; 1PM. Pricing is $15 plus online ticketing fees per seat in open air car #501 and coach #208 is $20 per seat plus online ticketing fees. Tickets are available online via etix. Bluegrass band and speeders run 3PM to 5PM with $25 on-site admission that also includes a hotdog and refreshments.
Additional details for this event will be announced soon so check back often.
Come ride in open air car #501 and coach #208. 11AM; 1PM; 2PM. Pricing is $15 plus online ticketing fees per seat in open air car #501 and coach #208 is $20 per seat plus online ticketing fees. Tickets are available online via etix.
Back by popular demand. Come and check out trucks of all types, visit the cab of the locomotive and pet live animals. 10AM to 2PM. Margo’s Coney Dogs will be there to keep you fueled. Ride the train in open air car #501 at 1PM or 2PM. Admission is free. Train rides are a discounted $10 per seat with tickets available on-site only.
Come ride in open air car #501 and coach #208. 11AM; 1PM; 2PM. Pricing is $15 plus online ticketing fees per seat in open air car #501 and coach #208 is $20 per seat plus online ticketing fees. Tickets are available online via etix.
Train rides in open air car #501 only. 11AM; 1PM; 2PM. Pricing is $20 plus online ticketing fees per seat in open air car #501. Seating is limited so order early. Tickets are available online via etix.
Additional details for this event will be announced soon so check back often.
11AM to 3PM. Collectors - Bring your own train horn and blow it between 11AM and 1PM. Take a guided walking tour of our rail yard and learn the histories of our equipment. Walking tours will be available at 11AM, Noon. 1PM, and 2PM. Train rides in open air car #501 at 2PM and 3PM. Seating is limited. Admission is $10 on-site (not available online) and includes a train ride. Blow your own horn for an extra $5.
Additional details for this event will be announced soon so check back often.
Train rides in open air car #501 and coach #208. 11AM; 1PM; 2PM. Kids get a free small pumpkin. Pricing is $15 plus online ticketing fees per seat in open air car #501 and coach #208 is $20 per seat plus online ticketing fees. Tickets are available online via etix.
Train rides in open air car #501 and coach #208. 11AM; 1PM; 2PM. Kids get a free small pumpkin. Pricing is $15 plus online ticketing fees per seat in open air car #501 and coach #208 is $20 per seat plus online ticketing fees. Tickets are available online via etix.
10AM to 4PM. November is Model Railroad Month and the Depot will host a stop on the Route 30 Express tour. The Route 30 Express group of model railroaders promotes the hobby by inviting the public to visit their model railroads. All model railroads are located in northeastern Ohio, in close proximity to U.S. Route 30. hence the name "Route 30 Express." Admission is free.
We are once again a participant in Orrville's Home for the Holidays. Stop by Orrville Union Depot to see the completely redone interior of both main rooms with "new" displays, revealed artifacts not seen by the public ever, or at least in decades. Treat yourself to some fresh, hot Orr Theatre popcorn, find unique gifts in our gift shop, and consider gifting yourself a membership to be a part of what we do! We can even help you with an experience-themed gift for the person who has everything!
Back by popular demand! Come ride with jolly ol' Saint Nick at our rail yard. Bring the kids for a visit with Santa as he collects their wish lists while riding in our coach #208 to Winter Wonderland. The coach holds a maximum of 66 passengers so reserve your seats early. Refreshments will be served following the ride and kids get a goodie bag. Trains will run at 11AM; 1PM; 3PM; 5PM; and 7PM. Rides are approximately 40 minutes long. Tickets are $35 per seat plus ticketing fees and are available online via etix. Lap children under 2 years ride free. Boarding begins 20 minutes prior to departure.
Back by popular demand! Come ride with jolly ol' Saint Nick at our rail yard. Bring the kids for a visit with Santa as he collects their wish lists while riding in our coach #208 to Winter Wonderland. The coach holds a maximum of 66 passengers so reserve your seats early. Refreshments will be served following the ride and kids get a goodie bag. Trains will run at 5PM; and 7PM. Rides are approximately 40 minutes long. Tickets are $35 per seat plus ticketing fees and are available online via etix. Lap children under 2 years ride free. Boarding begins 20 minutes prior to departure.
Back by popular demand! Come ride with jolly ol' Saint Nick at our rail yard. Bring the kids for a visit with Santa as he collects their wish lists while riding in our coach #208 to Winter Wonderland. The coach holds a maximum of 66 passengers so reserve your seats early. Refreshments will be served following the ride and kids get a goodie bag. Trains will run at 11AM; 1PM; 3PM; 5PM; and 7PM. Rides are approximately 40 minutes long. Tickets are $35 per seat plus ticketing fees and are available online via etix. Lap children under 2 years ride free. Boarding begins 20 minutes prior to departure.
Back by popular demand! Come ride with jolly ol' Saint Nick at our rail yard. Bring the kids for a visit with Santa as he collects their wish lists while riding in our coach #208 to Winter Wonderland. The coach holds a maximum of 66 passengers so reserve your seats early. Refreshments will be served following the ride and kids get a goodie bag. Trains will run at 5PM; and 7PM. Rides are approximately 40 minutes long. Tickets are $35 per seat plus ticketing fees and are available online via etix. Lap children under 2 years ride free. Boarding begins 20 minutes prior to departure.
Back by popular demand! Come ride with jolly ol' Saint Nick at our rail yard. Bring the kids for a visit with Santa as he collects their wish lists while riding in our coach #208 to Winter Wonderland. The coach holds a maximum of 66 passengers so reserve your seats early. Refreshments will be served following the ride and kids get a goodie bag. Trains will run at 11AM; 1PM; 3PM; 5PM; and 7PM. Rides are approximately 40 minutes long. Tickets are $35 per seat plus ticketing fees and are available online via etix. Lap children under 2 years ride free. Boarding begins 20 minutes prior to departure.
Back by popular demand! Come ride with jolly ol' Saint Nick at our rail yard. Bring the kids for a visit with Santa as he collects their wish lists while riding in our coach #208 to Winter Wonderland. The coach holds a maximum of 66 passengers so reserve your seats early. Refreshments will be served following the ride and kids get a goodie bag. Trains will run at 5PM; and 7PM. Rides are approximately 40 minutes long. Tickets are $35 per seat plus ticketing fees and are available online via etix. Lap children under 2 years ride free. Boarding begins 20 minutes prior to departure.
Come ride with jolly ol' Saint Nick at our rail yard. Bring the kids for a visit with Santa while riding in our coach #208 which holds a maximum of 66 passengers. Refreshments will be served following the ride and kids get a goodie bag. Trains will run at 11AM; 1PM; 3PM and 5PM. Rides are approximately 40 minutes long. Tickets are $35 per seat plus ticketing fees and are available online via etix. Lap children under 2 years ride free. Boarding begins 20 minutes prior to departure.
Please note....
Boarding for most rides begins 10 minutes prior to departure unless otherwise specified. Rides last approximately 40 minutes. Please note that the rides will run rain or shine. Train rides are located at our rail yard at 2174 S. Crown Hill Rd. in Orrville - between Scotts Miracle-Gro and Catrone Trucking.
Train and Speeder Ride Terms & Conditions
All trains run at our DABO/ORHS facility located at 2174 S. Crown Hill Road, Orrville, Ohio 44667.
ORHS reserves the right to cancel or reschedule any rides as necessary.
ORHS will provide one (1) car host for each car.
Ride purchaser assumes all liability during the session.
Restrooms are NOT available on the rail cars. A portable toilet is on premise for use before and after the rides.
Pets or comfort animals are not permitted on ORHS railroad equipment.
Please note that the coach is vintage railroad equipment and is not ADA Compliant.
We do have an ADA compliant ramp to the open air car #501 but please note that the parking area is not pavement but compacted stone. Please take that into consideration if using walking aids or wheelchairs.
TICKET PRICES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.
All trains run rain or shine so dress appropriately.
Throttle Time is back! Throttle Time with the #471 sessions will resume starting in May 25, 2024.
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to run a 2,000 horsepower locomotive? Or wanted to peek under the hood to see how it works? ORHS would like to give you the opportunity to do so. Your session will include a safety and operation orientation as well as a minimum of 30 minutes in the engineer's seat at the throttle. Expect your entire session to last one hour. You must be 18 years or older to purchase a session.
Includes an Honorary Engineer Certificate.
Sessions will be at the DABO/ORHS rail yard, 2174 S. Crown Hill Road, Orrville, Ohio 44667.
Pricing: Session pricing is $299 per qualified person so send in your form and we'll call and schedule. Add an additional hour to your session for $199.
Add a second person to your session for an additional $199 for two hours total for two people.
Repeat customers: $249 for an hour.
Take guests along in the open air car #501 during your session for FREE!
Available dates: Throttle Time is typically scheduled on second and fourth weekends of the month. May 26 through October 6. Saturdays: 8:30AM (one hour session only); Sundays: 9AM, 10:30AM, Noon and 1:30PM. To inquire or schedule a session, please call the depot at (330) 683-2426 and we'll get back to you. Download and mail the order form to complete your order. After receipt of your order, we'll call you to confirm a date and time.
Throttle Time on the #471 is not available for online booking. The information and order form can be downloaded below.
Would a full sized locomotive seem a bit too intimidating to operate? Then get close and personal with the track and try your hand at running a speeder. Speeders, officially known as motor cars or track cars, were used to haul personnel to remote locations for maintenance duties. Learn about how speeders work and take a spin down the track at the controls. Sessions are $50, last about an hour and you can bring two guests along to ride with you. And, you get to pick your "ride". We have four Fairmont A4 speeders to choose from.
Operators must be at least 16 years old with a valid driver's license or photo ID. Knowing how to drive a 4-speed manual transmission is very helpful but is not necessary.
Session must be booked no later than midnight the day before your session. This allows us to get your chosen speeder ready.
Available dates: Throttle Time is typically scheduled on second and fourth weekends of the month. May 26 through October 6. Saturdays: 8:30AM (one hour session only); Sundays: 9AM, 10:30AM, Noon and 1:30PM. To inquire or schedule a session, please call the depot at (330) 683-2426 and we'll get back to you. Download and mail the order form to complete your order. After receipt of your order, we'll call you to confirm a date and time. Additional times may be made available by calling the Depot.
Throttle Time on the speeders is not available for online booking. The information and order form can be downloaded below.
145 Depot Street
PO Box 11
Orrville, Ohio 44667
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