Publication of Railroad and Rail Transit History
A more far-reaching NOARS goal is the publication of a history of all of the railroads and rail transit operations in the Northern Ohio area incorporating previously unpublished photos and complete maps. The text for the book would be prepared by knowledgeable members culled from area railroad organizations and the final product would be sold by all area rail groups to both raise funds for future growth and to spread the word about railroading in the Northern Ohio area.

Online News

2009 Quarter 1 Newsletter (pdf) Chuck Beargie, editor
Deadline for submissions to next newsletter August 22, 2009.

Railroads of Willoughby (2009 "Last Stop Willoughby" event)

NOARS was founded by 17 representatives of area societies on June 13, 1998. Sadly, 5 founders have died in the intervening years, Jerry Adams, John Grecol, H. Lansing Vail, Jr., Bruce Young and Dave McKay.

Rock Road Bridge on the abandoned Atlantic & Great Western (Erie, Erie-Lackawanna, Conrail) mainline west of Mansfield, Ohio is being considered for the National Register of Historic Places. The original barrel vault stone arch bridge was constructed in 1868 and a concrete extension was added in 1908. For more information contact Bill Vermes at bevermes@ohioramp.com.