Posted in Ohio November 17, 2020 by

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.

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Welcome to the Age of Steam Roundhouse! This massive museum is a must-visit for anyone curious about Ohio's railroad history.
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You'll find it along Smokey Lane Road in Sugarcreek, Ohio.
Since 1951, this impressive roundhouse has housed and restored historic locomotives, rail cars and other equipment.
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It's also currently home to the largest private collection of steam locomotives in the world.
Today, you can tour this incredible piece of living history from May - October on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
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For more information about public tour season and admission rates, visit the Age of Steam Roundhouse website.
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.
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The 18-stall brick roundhouse surrounds a 115-foot turntable and turntable pit.
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.
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It's like traveling back in time to the glory days of the railroad industry.
To stay up to date on hours of operation, tours and other information, follow the Age of Steam Roundhouse Museum on Facebook!
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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