Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, Festival of Steam 1
U.S. National Park Service
The "OC 1293", one of the last steam locamotives ever made, returned to the Cuyahoga Valley for the second time, courtesy of the Ohio Central Railroad System. Festival of Steam images were taken in fall at Howe Meadow in Peninsula, Ohio. || The history of trains in the Cuyahoga Valley stretches back more than 100 years. In 1880, the Valley Railway began operations, transporting coal to Cleveland, Akron, and Canton from the Tuscarawas River Valley and providing passenger service along the way. In the 20th century, competition from automobiles, trucks, and buses caused the decline of both freight and passenger service. Interest in the line was renewed in 1972 as a scenic excursion route. Originally known as the Cuyahoga Valley Line, the scenic railroad now operates as Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad (CVSR) and is a popular way to enjoy this national park. CVSR's Festival of Steam celebrated the return of the "OC 1293" steam locomotive to the Cuyahoga Valley with family activities, an inside tour of the train, and the opportunity to talk with engineers and conductors.
