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Posted in Ohio Accommodation November 17, 2020 by April Dray

Ohio’s Railroad History Comes To Life At The Age Of Steam Roundhouse Museum

Ohio has an exciting railroad history. (Be sure to check out this list of train themed attractions in Ohio.) In fact, The Age of Steam Roundhouse Museum in Sugarcreek, Ohio was the first full-sized working roundhouse built in the U.S. Today, it’s the perfect place to take an Ohio history buff or locomotive enthusiast. Here’s why this one-of-a-kind attraction belongs on your Ohio bucket list.

Welcome to the Age of Steam Roundhouse! This massive museum is a must-visit for anyone curious about Ohio's railroad history.

Since 1951, this impressive roundhouse has housed and restored historic locomotives, rail cars and other equipment.

Today, you can tour this incredible piece of living history from May - October on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

It's fascinating to get an up-close and in-depth look at the tools, machinery and locomotives, all of which are in various stages of restoration.

In addition to the massive roundhouse, the site is also home to storage tracks, a store house, coal dock, wood water tank, ash pit and back shop.

To stay up to date on hours of operation, tours and other information, follow the Age of Steam Roundhouse Museum on Facebook!

Have you ever been to the Age of Steam Roundhouse Museum? If so, we want to know what your experience was like!

For more fun places to explore in Ohio that train lovers will appreciate, check out our previous article: Train Enthusiasts Will Absolutely Love These 10 Locomotive Themed Attractions In Ohio.

Address: 213 Smokey Lane Rd SW, Sugarcreek, OH 44681, USA

April Dray

April is the Ohio staff writer for Only in Your State. She is an Ohio native with a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from E.W. Scripps School of Journalism. With more than 10 years of writing experience and a background in news reporting for Ohio newspapers, she's published pieces in multiple print and online publications. When she's not on deadline or chasing after her toddler, she's hunting for hidden gems in Ohio or getting lost in a good book.