Bring your family and friends out to Lester Rail Trail for train rides around a miniature railroad and station house.  Members of NEOLS, a miniature railroad group, will offer this free park program. Adults and children of all ages will delight in this unique experience! No registration required.
Location: Lester Rail Trail Located on Lester Road in York Township, 3/4 of a mile north of State Route 18 (there is no actual address number)
June 26, 2010, 12:30 - 4:30 p.m.
August 7, 2010, 12:30 - 4:30 p.m.
September 18, 2010, 12:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Railroad Camp
August 4 to 6 Lester Rail Trail 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Northeastern Ohio Live Steamers (NEOLS) will be offering a Railroad Camp this summer. Campers will have opportunities to experience track and switch construction, track installation, building a riding car, and learning safe operation of electric, diesel and steam locomotives. Learning during the week will be culminated on Friday when operation with train orders in opposing directions will take place. A picnic on Friday evening will be held for campers and their families, with campers giving train rides to their relatives. Participants are to provide their own bag lunches and transportation to and from the Lester Rail Trail track site. A donation of $45 is asked to help defray the cost of supplies. Open to girls and boys ages 10 – 14 yrs. Please contact John Riba at 440.871.7415 or jriba@wowway.com for more information and an application.
Halloween All Aboard Program
Bring your family and friends out to Lester Rail Trail for this “spooktacular” event! Members of the NEOLS miniature railroad group will offer free train rides during this special park program. Children are encouraged to wear their costumes, but for safety, avoid long, flowing garments. Gates will close promptly at 4 p.m. for the Saturday afternoon session and 8:30 p.m. for the Friday and Saturday evening sessions. No registration required. All ages welcome.
October 15, 2010, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
October 16, 2010, 2 to 4 p.m. and again from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Northeastern Ohio Live Steamers
If you would like to schedule a private miniature train function, please contact John Riba at 440-871-7415 or neolssecretary@sbcglobal.net.