Painesville Railroad Museum

On April 20^th, 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.


Past Newsletters Lincoln Funeral Train Near by Attractions May 2025 Membership Application		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 In our gift shop: now accepting all major credit cards, checks and cash! Join us on Sunday, June 8, 2025 at 2 pm for the History of the Cleveland, Painesville and Eastern Interurban Railroad (Trolley). Follow the tour from Cleveland through Lake County, including Will-O-Beach, to Ashtabula. Learn that Willoughby was the Head Quarters for the CPE. This PowerPoint presentation includes over 100 pictures and maps. This presentation will be in the 132 year old Painesville Depot Train Station, which was one of the stops of the CPE. Admission is FREE, Donations are accept and appreciated. Seating is limited, so please call for reservation, 216-470-5780. Come and enjoy a day of watching trains at the historic Painesville Depot on Saturday, June 28, 2025 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Spend the day visiting our depot and see the artifacts of the glory days of railroading. The depot opened in 1893 for the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railroad. The NYC was formed in 1914 and consolidated the LS&MS. The station was closed in 1971 when passenger service was stop. Rail Fanning is the hobby of taking pictures of real trains as they are running on the tracks. Many times you get to see very rare and unusual trains and engines. Some people post them on the web and the train is tracked across the country. The station is on what is now the CSX Chicago (old water front) main line and has about 4 trains per hour pass by it. So bring your camera and enjoy the day. There will also be a model train flea market on grounds. If you wish a spot to sell some of your extra train items, a 10’ x 20’ spot is only $15.00 per day. Vendors are responsible for their own table, chairs and tents The Painesville Railroad Museum is raffling off this new Nato “N” Scale mixed freight starter set with CXS Engine and CSX Box Car. Tickets are $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00. Drawing will be October 21, 2025 at our Fundraiser Dinner. Winner need not be present. All profits benefit the Painesville Railroad Museum, a 501c3 non-profit. CSX Box Car is Home Moving the Box Car Preliminary Designs of new Engine Barn
		On April 20^th, 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. 1915 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