On Southwest Street, on the right when traveling north.
This semaphore was originally in front of the depot
in Jenera, Ohio on the Akron, Canton, & Youngstown
Railway. It was acquired by the museum in 1977.
This Sign Placed Here In Honor Of: All The Volunteers Of The Mad River RR Museum — — Map (db m199612) HM
Near Southwest Street south of Harrison Street, on the left when traveling north.
This Baltimore & Ohio "Wagon Top caboose was donated by the Chessie System, Willard, Ohio in April 1983. It debuted in 1934 and was so named because of the round roof outside ribbed edges resembling a conestoga wagon. — — Map (db m199641) HM
On Southwest Street, on the right when traveling north.
This small building was donated to the museum
in 1979 by John Mahl. It was used in the Havana, Ohio
area on the Sandusky branch of the Baltimore and
Ohio RR. — — Map (db m199622) HM
On Southwest Street, on the right when traveling north.
Builder - ALCO
Horsepower - 1000 HP
Built - 1956
Model - S-4
After serving many years on the B&O RR, this
switcher locomotive was purchased by the Central
Soya Elevator here in Bellevue to move grain cars.
It was donated to the museum in . . . — — Map (db m199639) HM
On Memorial Way north of East Main Street (Ohio Route 113), on the right when traveling north.
In memory of our veterans who died in
the war to save our Union
1861 - 1865
Wb. Amsden Isaac Billman B.J. Bartlett Samuel Crouse Jacob Denious Henry Dole Jerome Drury Joseph Ecle George Brith Charles B. Cambee William . . . — — Map (db m204550) WM
On Memorial Way, on the right when traveling north.
In Loving Memory Of
Our Fallen Veterans
World War I
Clarence Bannworth
Walter Endle
Walter Goers
Harley Heya
Henry Heyman
Cloyd Vers
Carl Sherman
Dennis Whelan
Ray Miller
World War II
Laurence . . . — — Map (db m231519) WM
On Southwest Street, on the right when traveling north.
Builder - H.K. Porter Co.
Built - 1943
The 65 ton "Fireless Cooker was built for the
Avon Lake Plant of Cleveland Electric Illuminating
Company. This operated without a firebox by
getting a charge of superheated steam from a
stationary . . . — — Map (db m199621) HM
On Southwest Street, on the right when traveling north.
This Depot was built by the Wheeling & Lake
Erie RR in 1882 along their main line at Curtice,
Ohio, south of Toledo. It was donated to our
society by the Norfolk & Western RR in 1975.
It was moved to Bellevue by many volunteers
and with the . . . — — Map (db m199613) HM
On Southwest Street, on the right when traveling north.
This small, but popular building is actually
a his and hers outhouse that was with the
Curtice Depot. It was moved at the same
time as the Depot in 1976. — — Map (db m199624) HM
On Southwest Street, on the right when traveling north.
The concrete phone booth was used for communication
by the employees of the Erie Railroad around the
Marion, Ohio area. It was acquired by the museum
in April, 1984.
This Sign Placed Here In Honor Of: All The Volunteers Of The Mad River RR . . . — — Map (db m199625) HM
On Southwest Street, on the right when traveling north.
This car was built by Fruit Growers Express in
their shops in 1947. The car was built of wood
because of the post World War II steel shortage.
Local railroad unions and brotherhoods
purchased this wooden reefer for the museum
from FGE in 1974. — — Map (db m199619) HM
On Southwest Street, on the right when traveling north.
This car was built in the early 1900's, and is the
oldest, all steel car in the museum. It was used
in the quarries of Bellevue for some 40 years and
was retired in 1954. The society acquired the
car in 1976.
This Sign Placed In Memory Of: . . . — — Map (db m199618) HM
On Southwest Street (Ohio Route 269), on the left when traveling south.
A founder of the Standard Oil Company, Henry Morrison Flagler spent his formative years in Bellevue and began his business career here in 1844, building his home near this site in 1858. He first became associated with John D. Rockefeller as a fellow . . . — — Map (db m135371) HM
On Southwest Street, on the right when traveling north.
It is a two bay hopper which was built in September
1926 for the L& H Railroad. Found in an
abandoned lime stone quarry in Forest, Ohio, it
was donated to the museum by the Standard Slag
Company of Youngstown, Ohio in April 1982.
This Sign . . . — — Map (db m199627) HM
Near Southwest Street south of Harrison Street, on the right when traveling north.
This heavy weight, 6 axle baggage car was used on the Louisville & Nashville Railroad until the start up of Amtrak. It was saved by member George Payne and was acquired by the museum in 1978. It was originally going to be our gift shop but now . . . — — Map (db m199638) HM
On Southwest Street, on the right when traveling north.
This Milwaukee Road Ice Bunker Reefer Car was
used to transport fruit & vegetables across the
U.S. Crushed ice was dumped into the ends of
the car and fans would blow the cold air through
the car. This insulated car now houses our
displays on . . . — — Map (db m199623) HM
On Southwest Street, on the right when traveling north.
Builder - Fairbanks
Morse Horsepower - 1200 Hp
Model H-12-44
Built - 1952
Built in Beloit, Wisconsin for the Milwaukee Road,
it was originally #2310. It was one of 75 total units
for the Milwaukee Road. The 740 was donated to
us by Mr. . . . — — Map (db m199628) HM
On Southwest Street, on the right when traveling north.
This caboose was built by N&W forces at their
Roanoke, VA shop in 1924. It was retired from
duty in 1977 and acquired by the society in 1978.
It was the first original N&W piece of equipment
in the museum and was delivered to us in "road
ready . . . — — Map (db m199640) HM
On Southwest Street, on the right when traveling north.
This is a 40' boxcar built for the W&LE RY in 1925.
It is one of the first steel box cars built in America.
The Norfolk & Western Railway donated this car
to the museum in 1976. It spent the last 15 years
of service as a tool car. It now . . . — — Map (db m199617) HM
On Southwest Street, on the right when traveling north.
Model - RSD-12
Builder - ALCO
Horsepower - 1800Hp
Built - 1957
Part of a 9 unit order by the Nickel Plate,
it was used on the heavy coal drags of the
Wheeling District. It was retired in 1981 and
donated to our museum by the Norfolk . . . — — Map (db m199633) HM
On Southwest Street, on the right when traveling north.
Built in 1923 for the NKP, this 50' wooden
gondola was donated by the N&W Railway
in 1982. Inside the gondola is an example of
the self propelled motor cars used by the
sections gangs for inspecting and repairing
the railroad tracks and signals. — — Map (db m199630) HM
On Southwest Street, on the right when traveling north.
Model - GP-30
Horsepower - 2,250Hp
Built - 1962
Builder - EMD
This locomotive was the first unit delivered to
the Nickel Plate from a 10 unit order. It was
donated, fully restored, to our museum by the
Norfolk Southern Corp. in 1991. It . . . — — Map (db m199629) HM
On Southwest Street, on the right when traveling north.
This car was built in 1924 by Standard Steel Car
Company. It was equipped with instruments to
record speed, back pressure, boiler steam pressure,
and pounds of drawbar pull of the steam locomotives.
The only Dynamometer Car owned by NKP, it . . . — — Map (db m199631) HM
On Southwest Street, on the right when traveling north.
The 18 ton switcher was built in 1943 for the
Defense Department. It was later owned by the
Alcoa Aluminum Company until obtained by
the museum in 1989. It was built in Plymouth,
Ohio, which is just a short drive south and west
of here.
This . . . — — Map (db m199626) HM
On Southwest Street, on the right when traveling north.
This car was built around 1910 in the Altoona
Pennsylvania Shops and was used until 1972.
It was used as a Railway Post Office Car (RPO).
Mail would be picked up, sorted, and delivered
all along the railroad. It came to the museum
in 1981. . . . — — Map (db m199634) HM
On North Street at Memorial Way, on the right when traveling west on North Street.
This commendation is bestowed upon the City of Bellevue and its community as a symbol of our grateful recognition of your enduring commitment to our Vietnam Veterans who have made the ultimate sacrifice. Thanks to the City of Bellevue, Ohio, the . . . — — Map (db m204661) WM
On Southwest Street, on the right when traveling north.
This car was built in 1912 and is of a riveted design.
It as donated to the museum by Toledo Angola and
Western Railroad in January 1995. Original
heritage of this car has yet to be found. — — Map (db m199611) HM
On Southwest Street, on the right when traveling north.
Built by the Wheeling & Lake Erie Railroad - September, 1882.
In continuous use by the W&LE-NKP-N & W Railroads for 92
years. Donated by the Norfolk & Western Railway to the Mad
River & NKP Railroad Society-July, 1975.
Relocated from Curtice, . . . — — Map (db m199614) HM
On East Main Street (U.S. 20) at Northwest Street (Ohio Route 269), on the left when traveling east on East Main Street.
Built in 1846, the Tremont House was opened by Loel and Samuel B. Chandler to serve stagecoach traffic on the Maumee Pike (U.S. Route 20). Briefly a hotel, this Bellevue landmark has housed grocery and hardware stores, a pharmacy, and even a cigar . . . — — Map (db m135370) HM
On Memorial Way, on the right when traveling north.
This burial flag
is proudly flown
at the request
in remembrance
of family
of their
deceased veteran
The burial flag can be flown briefly
and returned to the family or
until signs of weathering appear
at which time it will be . . . — — Map (db m204545) WM
On Southwest Street, on the right when traveling north.
This is a private collection of Ted And Sarah
Church of Erie, Pennsylvania. It is displayed
in former Troop Sleepers 9210, 9211, 9212
which were used by the US Army during World
War II and converted into box cars after the
war. These cars were . . . — — Map (db m199635) HM
On Southwest Street, on the right when traveling north.
This 50' mechanical refrigerator car was built in
1945 and used to haul hanging sides of meat from
western markets. It is called "mechanical because
instead of ice, it used a refrigeration unit driven
by a diesel motor. It houses displays of . . . — — Map (db m199609) HM
On Southwest Street, on the right when traveling north.
This tower was used on the Wheeling & Lake Erie
Railroad in Toledo, Ohio. The Crossing watchman
used it to protect the railroad crossing at Front
Street. It came to the museum in 1979 but was not
put back up until 1982. — — Map (db m199607) HM
On Southwest Street, on the right when traveling north.
Builder - GMD of Canada
Horsepower - 1500 HP
Built - 1951
Model - F7A
Built in Canada in 1951, it was built as # 1162 and
served most of its career running between Windsor,
Ontario and Buffalo, NY. It was retired by the N&W
in 1978, right . . . — — Map (db m199608) HM
On North Street at Memorial Way, on the right when traveling west on North Street.
Memorial in memory of the York Students who gave their lives in the defense of our country and in dedication to those who served — — Map (db m204660) WM
On Ohio Route 20, 0.1 miles west of Greenwood Heights, on the right when traveling west.
Circuit Riders
The Methodists first entered the Ohio territory in 1785 followed soon by the United Brethren in Christ and the Evangelical Association. Circuit riders were appointed to their circuit by their bishops and ordained by the . . . — — Map (db m97309) HM
On Southwest Street, on the left when traveling north.
This 280,000 lb. crane with a 200 ton capacity,
was built by Industrial Works of Bay City,
Michigan in 1923. Originally it was steam
powered, becoming dieselized in 1959. It was
donated by NS Corporation in 1993. The
Southern Derrick Car . . . — — Map (db m199646) HM
On Southwest Street, on the left when traveling north.
Builder - EMD
Model - SD-9
Built - 1957
Horsepower - 1750
Originally built for the Nickel Plate Road as their #349,
it was used in the coalfields of the Wheeling District, pulling heavy
coal trains. This unit and most of her 19 sisters . . . — — Map (db m199647) HM
On Southwest Street, on the left when traveling north.
This wooden caboose, was built by Lafayette Car
Works in 1882. It was rescued from a farmer's
field in Michigantown, Indiana in 1986, where it was
used as a clubhouse for a boy scout club. After 8 years of
hard work, the restoration was . . . — — Map (db m199649) HM
On Southwest Street, on the left when traveling north.
This snow plow was built in Ridgeway, Pennsylvania
in 1943. It operated by steam and weighs 42.5 ton.
It has 12 foot movable arms (blades) which can be
widened to cover two tracks. It was purchased
from a scrapper and moved to the museum in . . . — — Map (db m199644) HM
On Southwest Street, on the right when traveling north.
his building served the New York Central Railroad
as a shipping and receiving location for many years.
It was purchased by the museum from the 7- Limers
Corporation in 1984 and now serves as the offices
and library for the society.
This Sign . . . — — Map (db m199645) HM
On Southwest Street, on the left when traveling north.
This 45 ton side arm car pusher locomotive
(electric) was built around 1920 by the Atlas
Car Company in Cleveland, Ohio. The unit
was used at the Lower Lake Docks (PRR
Coal Docks) in Sandusky, Ohio. It was
donated by NS Corporation in 1992. . . . — — Map (db m199643) HM
On County Road 178 east of Quarry Road (County Road 82), on the right when traveling east.
Bishop Seybert was the first bishop of the Evangelical Association. He traveled over 175,000 mi.in the mid-west, including Flat Rock, preaching the word of God. He died in 1860 in the Parker Home near Bellevue and is buried at Flat Rock. . . . — — Map (db m221598) HM
Near Huron-Seneca County Line Road (Ohio Route 269) south of County Road 46, on the right when traveling south.
This monument is erected in thanksgiving to the mother of God. It is dedicated to all that generously gave donations for the restoration and renovation of the Shrine Chapel, the heart and oldest section of the Sorrowful Mother Shrine, through: A . . . — — Map (db m221378) HM
