On July 16, 2013 the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority Board of Directors authorized the donation of its fleet of historical rail vehicles to N.O.R.M. On July 23, 2013 the Museum Board of Directors voted unanimously to accept the responsibility of stewardship of these relics of Cleveland’s transit history. The fleet includes:

     Shaker Heights Rapid Transit Center Entrance Car 12 - Cleveland’s most recognized fantrip car

     Cleveland Transit System Rapid Transit Car 109 - Fully restored in 1990 by RTA

     Cleveland Transit System Line Car 024 - Built by CTS in 1960 from Shaker Heights Rapid Transit car 17

How you can help

     Terms of the donation require the Museum to remove the cars from the RTA facilities. It can cost between three and seven thousand dollars per car to move a rail car to the museum. The Museum is soliciting funds to pay for the moving expenses.

     We know these are trying economic times, and money is tight. However we ask that you consider a donation to help preserve Ohio's trolley heritage as an investment in this state's entertainment and educational resources. Any donation, large or small, is greatly appreciated. Please send all contributions to Northern Ohio Railway Museum noting "RTA Historical Rail Car Fund" on the check memo line. And please, don't forget to ask your employer about matching your donation and doubling your contribution to NORM!

     The mission of the Northern Ohio Railway Museum is to collect, preserve, restore, display, and operate streetcars and other electric railway equipment for the education and enjoyment of the public. The museum owns forty-two acres of land in southern Medina County, including two miles of the former Cleveland and Southwestern interurban railroad. At this site the museum has built over a mile of track and three large buildings to house its collection of historic trolleys, interurbans, and rapid transit cars, most from the northern Ohio area.

     We thank you for your time and hope you share our passion in preserving a part of Ohio's heritage for future generations. If you have any questions, please contact us at the phone number or email address below.

For a printable donation form please click here

Walt Stoner, President

Northern Ohio Railway Museum
P.O. Box 458
Chippewa Lake, Ohio 44215
330-472-6487
Email: wstoner001@neo.rr.com

July 27, 2013

All donations are tax deductible