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The Western Reserve Railroad Association
(dba The Painesville Railroad Museum)
is dedicated to the restoration of the NYC Painesville Depot,
preserving railroad history and promoting model railroading.


Open Hours
May through October
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 11 am to 3  pm
Fridays, 11 am to 3 pm  and  6 pm to 9 pm
1st & 3rd Saturdays of the month, 11 am to 3 pm


Membership Meeting are held second Tuesday of the month, 6 pm at Depot
BOD Meeting are held forth Tuesday of the month, 6 pm at Depot

Welcome to the Painesville Railroad Museum








With Saint Patty Day being only one day away, join us for a
Saint Patty Day dinner and guest speaker at the
Painesville Railroad Museum on March 15, 2025 at 5:30

Guest Speaker  “the Railroads of Painesville” by Hagan Meinke.

This dinner is NOT just for Railest vendors, it is open to any and every one.

The Painesville Railroad Museum is a 501c3 non-profit





 

 


 

 

 

 

CSX Box Car is Home

Moving the Box Car

 






Preliminary Designs of new Engine Barn































On April 20th, 2015 the City of Painesville has amendment the
Historic Preservation District Section 1146.03 and established
Railroad Street Historic Preservation District which includes Railroad Street and all property
 of the Western Reserve Railroad Association (dba Painesville Railroad Museum).

 

 

 

Lionel Experience and Event Center

Future Plans of the Painesville Railroad Museum including the Lionel Experience and Event Center. This 6,000 square foot expansion includes one of the most comprehensive Lionel Post War model train collections in the U.S. and an Event Center with seating capacity of 200 guest. The Event Center with a full commercial kitchen, will be available for hosting club meetings, off site business meeting, small weddings, and other social events.

This will be an interactive, historical and educational facility for all ages.

The project cost of this expansion is $3,200,000.00. We already have over $1,000,000.00 pledged. We are now in the process of looking for additional sponsors, no matter the size of the donation, to reach our goal.
The Painesville Railroad Museum is a 501c3 non-profit and all donation are tax deductible under the extent of the law.

August 19, 2023

It is with great pleasure that we announce
that we have been awarded two grants from the
Lake County Ohio Visitors Bureau.
First grant is Capital Improvement for our Boxcar
The Second Grant is Arts and Culture to offset the advertising of the Railroad Memorabilia Show

March  28, 2022

It is with great pleasure that we announce
that we have been awarded a $1,000.00 grant from the
Western Reserve Junior Service League
to complete the floor in our B & O Caboose.
This Grant will allow us to purchase the materials to
complete the floor in our 1927 B & O caboose.

June 11, 2021

It is with great please that we announce that the
Lake County Ohio Visitors Bureau has award us with a
Capital Improvement Grant for our new Engine Barn project. 
This is a very big help with us moving forward on this project.
Thank you Lake County Ohio Visitors Bureau.

We wish to thank Richard M. and Nancy M. Sennett
for their very generous donation to the

Painesville Railroad Museum.
The donation is being made in Memory
of their parents,
George M. and Elizabeth M. Sennett
and
William M. and Margaret F. Myers
Former associates of the LS & MS and NYC Railroads.

 

 

Thank You to Ezpole Flagpoles for donating this great flag pole and flag

 

 

October 26, 2019
It is with great pleasure that we announce that the Painesville Railroad Museum
has been awarded a grant for new folding chairs from the
Western Reserve Junior Service League

This grant enabled us to replace our current old wooden folding chair
with new cushioned folding chairs to match our new tables.

May 8, 2018

We wish to thank the Remarkable Lake County Visitor Bureau
for awarding us a grant of $2,700 for our Railroad Memorabilia Show
which will be held on August 26, 2018.

March 28, 2018
It is with great pleasure that we announce that the Painesville Railroad Museum
has been awarded a grant for new folding tables from the
Western Reserve Junior Service League

It is with great pleasure that we announce that the Painesville Railroad Museum
has been awarded grants from the
Lake County Visitor Bureau Arts and Culture Funding program
 and
 
The Robert S. Morrison Foundation
for its
Railroad Memorabilia Show,
which will be held on August 27, 2017 from 10 am to 5 pm.

 
It is with great pleasure that we announce that on March 27, 2017,
The Western Reserve Junior Service League
has awarded us a $1,420.00 grant for the completion of our ceiling project in the main lobby.
This grant enabled us to complete the dry wall finishing of the Main Lobby Ceiling.
We wish to thank WRJSL with their continuing support of the Painesville Railroad Museum.

On January 24, 2017, we received a $1,000.00 grant
from Painesville Community Improvement Corporation (PCIC)
for new chandelier lights in the Main Lobby.
We wish to thank PCIC with their continuing support of the Painesville Railroad Museum.

 

It is with great pleasure that we announce that The Western Reserve Junior Service League
has awarded us a $3,000.00 grant for a new IT station.
This will allow us to purchase a new Lap Top computer, software, printer, projector, screen
and Wi-Fi for one year.

 

 

 

 

 


 

Your Donations at Work

 
1982 - note the Greyhound sign.  
      



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If you missed the last Railfaning Day,
Look what you missed





 

   
        

 

 

   


             
 





































The Western Reserve Railroad Association
dba
The Painesville Railroad Museum
a 501(c)3 non-profit


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