Lorain & West Virginia Railway

08/21/2026

With school and the fair fast approaching, our thoughts turn to fall! 🍁🍂 We've just made the tickets available for our annual fall pumpkin trains. 🎃🛤 Join us for a two-mile train ride out to our "pumpkin patch" in the woods, pick out your favorite pumpkin, then load it up for the ride home. Tickets are available at https://www.lwvry.org/tickets

06/20/2026

Don’t forget to stop by and see us today!
Railroad Heritage Caboose Trains and Membership Appreciation June 20, the Saturday before Father's Day. Short caboose rides starting at 12:00 PM and running as needed until 3:30 PM. Tickets will be $12 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. Tickets for train rides at this event will ONLY be sold in person at the station, the day of the event.

05/24/2026

Join us June 20th, for caboose rides. This is a great event for the diehard rail fans in your family. Once common on every train, the caboose is rarely found in modern railroading. This is your chance to experience what railroading used to be like. Tickets are only available in person, on the day of the event. See you there!

04/17/2026

Our railway was a part of the Wheeling & Lake Erie system, which became a part of the Nickel Plate in 1949. To learn more about our history, check out www.lwvry.org.

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This April, as part of our America250 celebration, we’re staying on track with "Ohio Moves" by exploring our rich railroad heritage!

For nearly a century, the Nickel Plate Railroad served as a vital artery for our county, fueling local industry and connecting us to the nation from 1881 to 1964.

The journey continued in 1925 with the opening of the New York Central Railroad Station in Elyria, a stunning landmark that evolved from a bustling train depot into today’s modern Transportation Center.

Whether by rail or bus, Lorain County has always been a focal point for travelers on the move! America 250-Ohio

03/31/2026

It’s almost here! Hop on over to the Lorain & West Virginia Railway in Wellington, Ohio on Saturday April 4, for an egg hunt and train ride. This annual event happens rain or shine and gives families a taste of rail travel, without making the little ones have to sit still for a long period of time. For more info and tickets visit https://www.lwvry.org/easter-train