At a Glance
- TypeRailroad museum
- LocationOH
- Rating4.6 ★81 Google reviews
About Railway Museum of Greater Cincinnati
At the Railway Museum of Greater Cincinnati, visitors explore a 4‑acre campus at 315 Southern Avenue in Covington, Kentucky, surrounded by 80 historic railroad pieces. The centerpiece is Pennsylvania Railroad E8 locomotive #5888, currently under restoration beside the Juliet baggage car, one of only 47 built between 1917 and 1922.
Upcoming Events
No ticketed events are currently listed for Railway Museum of Greater Cincinnati. Many heritage operators publish schedules seasonally or run on regular open hours instead of dated events.
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Plan Your Visit
- HoursMonday: ClosedTuesday: ClosedWednesday: ClosedThursday: ClosedFriday: ClosedSaturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PMSunday: Closed
Find the Depot
The Trains
The campus surrounds 80 historic railroad pieces, centered on Pennsylvania Railroad E8 locomotive #5888 — under restoration beside the Juliet baggage car, one of only 47 built between 1917 and 1922.
History
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The Railway Museum of Greater Cincinnati is founded in 1975 when a club of local railroad enthusiasts organizes to run passenger cars on Amtrak trains. After several members purchase cars for that purpose, Amtrak tightens its passenger‑car restrictions in the late 1980s, ending the excursions but leaving the equipment as the core of the museum’s collection. At that point the organization shifts its mission to preservation, focusing on the equipment that once served the seven railroads that entered Cincinnati.
Around the Depot
The Railway Museum of Greater Cincinnati is about 5 mi from Cincinnati Union Terminal, with EnterTRAINment Junction roughly 22 mi out for a fuller Ohio rail day.
Getting There & Staying Nearby
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Tours & Activities Nearby
Tours
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Railway Museum of Greater Cincinnati located?
Railway Museum of Greater Cincinnati is located in OH.
How do I get tickets to Railway Museum of Greater Cincinnati?
Tickets and current schedules are available on the operator's official website at http://www.cincirailmuseum.org/.