Ohio Railway Museum

Museum Railway museum preserving historic locomotives and rolling stock

Near Columbus, Ohio, the museum preserves streetcars and railroad equipment, with restored trolleys, a museum shop and seasonal rides on heritage track.

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Ohio Railway Museum
40.0920, -83.0027
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https://www.ohiorailwaymuseum.org/
Seasonal; typically open weekends and on special event days - check website before visiting
Admission typically a small fee for museum entry and extra for special events; check website for current rates

How to Get to Ohio Railway Museum #

The Ohio Railway Museum is located in Worthington (Columbus area). Visitors typically arrive by car; check the museum website for event days when special trains or demonstrations operate. Public transit options are limited; taxi or rideshare from central Columbus are the practical choices for those without a car.

Tips for Visiting Ohio Railway Museum #

  • Check the museum's schedule for weekends when volunteer-run diesel and steam demonstrations may operate
  • If visiting for a photo session, check which exhibits are off-limits - some rolling stock is restoration work in progress
  • Bring insect repellent in summer - some exhibits are in outdoor yards

Best Time to Visit Ohio Railway Museum #

Visit between April and October for the best chance of train rides, operating demonstrations and volunteer-hosted events.

Operating season (Spring-Fall)
Apr-Oct · 5-28°C (41-82°F) depending on month
Most public operating days, excursions and volunteer work occur in these months.
Winter (Nov-Mar)
Nov-Mar · -5 to 8°C (23-46°F)
Limited public hours and fewer operating demonstrations; maintenance and restoration often take place.

Weather & Climate near Ohio Railway Museum #

Climate

Ohio Railway Museum's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Continental - Hot-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -7°C to 30°C. Moderate rainfall (965 mm/year).

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
30°
Warmest Month
-7°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 2°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm).

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-7° – 2°

Weather

58 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm).

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-6° – 4°

Weather

53 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm).

Comfort

5°
Feels Like Cold
5°C
Temperature
-1° – 10°

Weather

73 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm).

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
4° – 17°

Weather

87 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm).

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
10° – 23°

Weather

102 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm).

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
15° – 28°

Weather

102 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (108 mm).

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
17° – 30°

Weather

108 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm

August

August is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm).

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
16° – 29°

Weather

92 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm

September

September is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm).

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
12° – 25°

Weather

76 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm

October

October is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm).

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
6° – 19°

Weather

61 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 1°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm).

Comfort

6°
Feels Like Cold
6°C
Temperature
1° – 11°

Weather

81 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm).

Comfort

1°
Feels Like Cold
1°C
Temperature
-4° – 5°

Weather

72 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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