Posted in Ohio December 16, 2017 by

There’s A Little-Known, Fascinating Train Park In Ohio And You’ll Want To Visit

Here in Ohio, we have all sorts of fun destinations for train enthusiasts to explore. (Be sure to check out our train-themed road trip here.) But there’s one little-known train park in Fostoria, Ohio you may not know about. The Fostoria Rail Park is a truly special place where you can watch trains pass anytime of day.

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Open 24/7, this little-known park is a hidden gem train enthusiasts will absolutely love.
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You'll find it at 499 S Poplar St. in Fostoria, Ohio.
Also known as the Iron Triangle, the park is laid out in the shape of a triangle, situated between three railways.
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With clear, unobstructed views of passing trains all around, there really isn't a bad view.
Fostoria, "a city built on rails," saw several railroads and inter-urban lines pass through town in the late 1800s and early 1900s.
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These railways included the Chesapeake and Ohio, the Baltimore and Ohio line, the Nickel Plate, the Atlantic and Lake Erie Road, The Tiffin, Fostoria and Eastern Electric Railway, The Toledo, Fostoria and Findlay and The Fostoria and Fremont.
Today, trains continue to pass through town. In fact, more than 120 trains pass through Fostoria each day.
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If you enjoying photographing trains, this park is the place to be.
Recent updates have made the park more accessible. Throughout the park, you'll find plenty of places to sit and take in the views.
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The Fostoria Rail Preservation Society continues to preserve and update the historic park.
During the holiday season, you can even stop by and visit Santa! You'll find him at the depot at 128 W. North St.
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You can visit on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. and on Saturdays from noon - 2 p.m. until December 21.

Fostoria Rail Park is located at 499 S Poplar St. in Fostoria, Ohio. Have you ever been here before? If so, we want to know what your experience was like!

For more train fun in Ohio, check out our previous article: This Dreamy Train-Themed Trip Through Ohio Will Take You On The Journey Of A Lifetime.