Open air car #501
All on-rail events such as train and speeder rides 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 Caboose Gift Shop will be open during all public events.
The Orrville Union Depot Museum is located at 145 Depot Street in downtown Orrville. Hours are restricted for 2025 due to construction of the new park adjacent to the Depot so call if you wish to arrange a time to visit.
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 deductible to the extent allowed by law. ORHS is a nonprofit 501(c)3 educational organization.
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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 $25 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 or the text link in the description. 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, 199 Vanover Street, Wooster, Ohio. Admission to the event is $7.00. Children under 12 are free.
Come Visit the Easter Bunny and hunt for eggs with Orrville Railroad Heritage Society!
Take a motorcar (aka “speeder”) ride down to our Sugar Creek bridge to look for Easter eggs. The Easter Bunny will be there to meet you. There will be plenty of time for photo ops in a setting like no other! Our Caboose Gift Shop will also be open until 4PM that same day.
Tickets are available on-site only at the ORHS Rail Yard. Advance on-line sales are not available. Prices are $5 per seat if paying by cash, $6 by credit or debit card.
Your patronage is appreciated, supports preservation efforts, and stays in the Orrville Area! You can download the April Event 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 Caboose Gift Shop will also be open during the event.
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.
Come ride the train in open air car #501 and coach #208. 10AM; 11AM; 1PM. Pricing is $15 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.
Check back for more details.
Our biggest event for kids! And it's FREE! Due to construction of the new park adjacent to the Depot, this year's event will be held at the Orrville Branch YMCA located at 1801 Smucker Road in Orrville.
Featuring Outback Ray's Amazing Animal Show. Check out the Wooster Society of Model Railroaders Club portable layout. Roving magician J.R. Grieco will perform magic tricks. Ride the Lions Club train. Get thrown in jail by Sheriff William B. Justice and hope someone bails you out (bail proceeds to benefit ongoing Depot renovations). Face painting by Katelin Fields. Compete in Pedal Tractor Races. Two bounce houses. Cool down with Frosty Flamingo's Ice Cream. Chow down on hotdogs with the fixin's. Snack on complimentary Original Orr Theater Popcorn.
We'll also have displays from the following organizations: Military units, Orrville Fire, Orrville Police, Medway Drug Enforcement Agency, Wayne County Sheriff and Ohio State Police.
You can download the flyer here.
Train rides in open air car #501 and coach #208. 10AM; 11AM; 1PM. 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.
Enjoy a slice of Orr Pizza and a soft drink with your train ride. You can ride in our open air car #501 or if the great outdoors isn’t to your liking, 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. Tickets are available online via etix.
Download the flyer here.
Come ride the train in open air car #501 and coach #208. 10AM; 11AM; 1PM. Pricing is $15 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.
Cool off with an ice cream treat from The Frosty Flamingo (up to a $5 value) and take a 40 minute ride in open air car #501 or coach #208. 10AM; 11AM; 1PM. 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.
Download the Ice Cream Special flyer here.
10AM to 2PM. Back by popular demand. Come and check out trucks of all types, heavy equipment police and fire vehicles, railroad maintenance vehicles, see what’s under the hood and in the cab of locomotive #471 and pet cool live animals. A food vendor will also be on-site. Ride the train in open air car #501 at 1PM or 2PM. Admission is free. Train rides in open air car #501 are a discounted $10 per seat with tickets available on-site only.
Download the flyer here.
Back by popular demand. Take a speeder ride across the bridge and up the old main line. Tickets are available on-site only at the ORHS Rail Yard. Advance on-line sales are not available. Prices are $5 per seat if paying by cash, $6 by credit or debit card.
Come check out vintage hot rods and muscle cars of the '50s, '60s and '70s from 10AM to 1:30PM. Couples - dress up in period vintage clothing, ‘50s to ‘70s, to dance at our sock hop 1:30PM to 3:30PM. Don't forget to enter our 50/50 and Chinese raffles. Munsey Meats catering trailer will be on-site to keep you fueled up for the day.
Trophies will be awarded for People’s Choice 1st, 2nd and 3rd place at 1PM and best couples vintage costume at 3PM.
A dash plaque will be provided to the first 50 car show participants.
Entry fees are $20 per car for the car show which includes the dance and a train ride, and $10 per couple for the dance only.
You can ride the train, too! Tickets for train rides in open air car #501 are $10 per seat, available on-site only. The train will run at 10:30AM and 12:30PM.
Download the flyer here.
11AM to 3PM. Collectors - bring your own train horn and we'll blow it on the #471 between 11AM and 1PM as it travels the ORHS main line. Take a guided walking tour of our rail yard and learn the histories of our equipment. Walking tours of the rail yard will be available at by demand. Train rides in open air car #501 only at 2PM. Seating is limited. Event admission is $10 on-site (not available online) and includes a train ride. Blow your own horn for an extra $10.
Download the flyer here.
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. Hot cocoa and cookies 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 $30 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.
Download the Riding with Santa flyer here.
All members are invited to the annual membership dinner at Schmid Hall located at 501 Hall Street in Orrville. Meals are $20 per person and includes dessert and tip. Please RSVP by November 21 either by email or contact Kathy Green at (330) 618-0928.
Our annual elections for the Board of Directors officers will also be held. If you would like to run for an office or know of someone to nominate, please contact us.
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. Hot cocoa and cookies will be served following the ride and kids get a goodie bag. Trains will run at 6PM and 7:30PM. Rides are approximately 40 minutes long. Tickets are $30 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.
Download the Riding with Santa flyer here.
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. Hot cocoa and cookies 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 $30 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.
Download the Riding with Santa flyer here.
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. Hot cocoa and cookies will be served following the ride and kids get a goodie bag. Trains will run at 6PM and 7:30PM. Rides are approximately 40 minutes long. Tickets are $30 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.
Download the Riding with Santa flyer here.
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. Hot cocoa and cookies 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 $30 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.
Download the Riding with Santa flyer here.
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. Hot cocoa and cookies will be served following the ride and kids get a goodie bag. Trains will run at 6PM and 7:30PM. Rides are approximately 40 minutes long. Tickets are $30 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.
Download the Riding with Santa flyer here.
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. Hot cocoa and cookies 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 $30 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.
Download the Riding with Santa flyer here.
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 10, 2025 and run through October 25.
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 after our train rides, May 10 through October 25 at 3PM. Tap or click the "Book on etix" button below to check available dates. Dates are limited so schedule early.
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 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 - we'll teach you.
Session must be booked no later than 24 hours before your session. This allows us to get your chosen speeder ready.
Available dates: Throttle Time Speeder Edition is typically scheduled on on the Sunday following a train ride Saturday. May 11 through October 26, 8AM, 9AM, 10AM, 11AM or noon. Tap or click the "Book on etix" button below to check available dates. Dates are limited so schedule early.
145 Depot Street
PO Box 11
Orrville, Ohio 44667
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