Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad

For thousands of years Indians used the Cuyahoga River and Valley in northern Ohio as a north-south transportation corridor. Later the Ohio and Erie Canal provided the early settlers a slow, but easy way to move bulk goods and people. In 1880, the first steam engine chugged its way down the new Valley Railway, signaling an era of progress and prosperity for the Cuyahoga Valley residents. Primarily built to transport coal; from south of Canton to Cleveland's growing industries, the Valley Railway also served the farmers, merchants and factories along its route. Depots piled high with farm produce dotted the valley section of the railroad line.

Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad

Peninsula, a small town with a river running through it ... a little piece of green nestled quietly between Akron and Cleveland. In Peninsula, we make it easy to enjoy the simpler things in life; a walk through the woods, music on the porches on a sunny fall day, a piece of apple pie at a Farmers' Market. The tiny village on the Buckeye Trail tucked into the hills where the Cuyahoga River bends sharply to form a peninsula, retains much of its nineteenth century charm with its historic architecture, interesting shops full of art and collectibles, and a bike trail where donkeys once pulled canal boats alongside a crooked river. Take a stroll down historic Main Street, take a ride on a train or just sit and watch the world go by.

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All Aboard Steam Locomotive No. 765

Experience the magic of the historic Nickel Plate Road steam locomotive no. 765 this September at Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, located in Northeast Ohio. During this two and half hour round trip, passengers will have the opportunity to deboard the train at a secure location for an exclusive photo opportunity.

Experience the sights and sounds as this 400 ton locomotive chugs through the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. We encourage guests to dress for the occasion in their best 1940s or 1950s look! Coach seating, open air cars, historic luxury first class, and dome observation cars are available.

Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad