Trip 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
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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.
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 are sold through the railroad's official channels — check the upcoming events listed on this page for booking links.