Guest FooFooMaru Posted June 7, 2007 Report Share Posted June 7, 2007 My mother just turned 54 and she has never been on a train and has always wanted to. Do you know of the closet train station? My dad said Lima but I can't seem to find the proper site online. It also said cincy and akron I think but if anyone has specific help or tips i'd love to take em. I appreciate it. Me and the Fam want to go on one for her so thanks for any given info. Means a lot. I like to try and keep her smiling. She's worked at Honda factory for 21 years now and it's getting hard on her. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Quik7 Posted June 7, 2007 Report Share Posted June 7, 2007 http://www.amtrak.com not really much of a train ride...more like a big steel Greyhound on rails... actually here's a good link...better quality train rides imho, you're mom would prolly rather enjoy these. http://www.touristrailways.com/namerica/OHIO/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Posted June 7, 2007 Report Share Posted June 7, 2007 Fostoria. I took the Lake Shore Limited to Chicago, got on the California Zephyr. Great ride. IF you need to know anything else, gimme a pm. Amtrak's site was very helpful, but this was about 4 years ago now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrblunt Posted June 7, 2007 Report Share Posted June 7, 2007 I've driven through Nelsonville a few million times and always pass what looks like a scenic train tour right behind the Rocky Boot Factory. Its only about a 45 minute drive from Columbus iirc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akula Posted June 8, 2007 Report Share Posted June 8, 2007 I am currently working in England, I use the train to get to and from the airport, to the office, all over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Science Abuse Posted June 8, 2007 Report Share Posted June 8, 2007 If you're willing to drive a bit, you can get rides on proper locomotives. The closest I know of is in Cuyahoga park near Cleveland. http://www.nps.gov/archive/cuva/planavisit/todo/recreation/cvsr.htm http://irishmurr.smugmug.com/hack/feed.mg?Type=gallery&Data=1769988&format=atom03 Traveling by train is almost as expensive as flying. If you're going to the trouble, you may as well go out west and take one of the big loco tours. Lima...is kinda a depressing place when it comes to the locomotive industry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheezy Posted June 8, 2007 Report Share Posted June 8, 2007 Theres a little train museum in Worthington on Properiters Rd. between Schrock and 161 that used to give rides for a few miles but I think it might be on a trolley type thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodRed Posted June 8, 2007 Report Share Posted June 8, 2007 I've driven through Nelsonville a few million times and always pass what looks like a scenic train tour right behind the Rocky Boot Factory. Its only about a 45 minute drive from Columbus iirc. I saw adds for that last night on TV. Seems like it would be a good idea if you just want to do the scenic train ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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