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Conneaut Ohio Historical Railroad Museum

The "rustbelt" city of Conneaut, Ohio was once a thriving lakeport and manufacturing center. It is situated at the extreme Northeast corner of Ohio, and is roughly halfway between Ashtabula and Erie, PA. Like so many other old "smokestack" towns, it began an irreversible decline in the years after WW-II, and has never recovered its economic vitality.

The New York Central Passenger Station that once served the town was closed decades ago but subsequently converted to a small railroad museum commemorating the important role of the railroads in this area's development. These photos summarize a brief visit to this museum during August 2004 with views of its exterior displays.
Once Upon a Time
Once Upon a Time
Conneaut Station, East Side
Conneaut Station, East Side
Bessemer 'boose Greets Visitors
Bessemer 'boose Greets Visitors
Always Open for Inspection
Always Open for Inspection
Proud Nickle Plate Berkshire
Proud Nickle Plate Berkshire
Ohio Built at Lima
Ohio Built at Lima
Spiffy Whitewalls
Spiffy Whitewalls
Plumber's Nightmare
Plumber's Nightmare
All the Particulars
All the Particulars
Full Sweep of the Display
Full Sweep of the Display
Fireman's Chair
Fireman's Chair
Engineer's Controls
Engineer's Controls
Afternoon High Ball
Afternoon High Ball
Old Station Wagon
Old Station Wagon
Impromtu Yard Shed
Impromtu Yard Shed
Farewell View
Farewell View