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Bradford Ohio Railroad Museum
Schedule
of Events for 2019
Museum Hours April- October Saturday 10 am- 3 pm. April 6 Salute to the
railroader's 2- 4 pm. Current and Former Railroaders Welcome to share
stories and visit the BF Tower. We will be showing Edison Railroad
movies from the 1890's.
May 4 Dining By rail 6- 9 Pm. Silent and Live auction of items from
Wine Tasting Tours, to gift Baskets to tickets for train rides and
Center Of Science and Industry or Cincinnati Reds Games. The Dinner is
from Dining Car Service recipes. This year Diners get to tour the
museum before Dinner as it will be held in the Community Club across
the street from the museum.
June 1 10 -4 pm. Railroad Heritage Festival Thomas the train Play Area,
Thomas the tank Ride and Carillon Park Portable Train Ride, Model train
layouts. Drone Race in the Y park, Military vehicles to celebrate the
75th anniversary of D- Day. Children's Play area at the museum Hobo
Language and crafts, Railroad History Essay contest.
October 12 Run for the Rails 5 K Pumpkin Show Saturday 8 am rain
or shine. Runners get to enjoy the museum following the race.
November 9 Honoring our Veterans Active and retired Military Service
members are admitted to the museum Free of charge as a Thank You for
their service to our Nation!
December 14 North Pole Express 11- 2 pm. Enjoy a visit with Santa, Hot
cocoa and a special cookie and craft. Meet the railroaders and Santa's
helpers and be greeted by the Conductor and served by the Porters.
This year the museum is working again with Exhibit Concepts and
Swafford Construction to restore the BF Tower. The project has been
supported by the Ohio Humanities Council, The State of Ohio general
Assembly to create a Railroad Heritage Tourism Destination.
The project includes both interior and exterior exhibits to interpret
the function of the tower in providing Railroad Safe traffic through
the junction. Signals will be restored and operational from the BF
Tower. Details are on the museum website at www.bradfordrrmuseum.org
The museum welcomes new members and volunteers and needs to raise
another $50,000 to complete this preservation project. History buffs
and railroad fans are invited to participate in this exciting project
to make the Tower as operational as possible.
Follow us on Facebook and visit the museum to see the rich railroad
heritage and history at Bradford, Ohio.
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