Built in 1963, our beloved bridge has stood proudly at the eastern entrance to Worthington and is a true local landmark! When people ask where the museum is, we often say, “If you’ve driven Route 161 through Worthington, you’ve been under our bridge.” Over the years, it has carried historic railway equipment and countless happy guests on memorable journeys.
Now, this cherished landmark needs our support! Your contribution will help refresh the bridge so it can continue providing safe, memorable service for a new generation of guests and dedicated volunteers.
Join us in building the future of the Ohio Railway Museum! We are thrilled to announce an exciting new fundraiser, and we need our amazing community to climb aboard.
Our beloved bridge over Highway 161 is officially due for a redecking, and now we have the chance to renew it for the next generation! Together, we can ensure it remains a safe, beautiful, and working piece of our shared railway history.
The full scope of this exciting project includes replacing the aging bridge ties, touching up the paint, replacing the handrails, and installing a brand-new catwalk.
Now is your chance to make a lasting impact on the museum you love. Join our amazing community of supporters and sponsor a bridge tie today!
Not ready to sponsor a full bridge tie? Every gift makes a difference! Supporters are also welcome to donate any amount toward the bridge project without purchasing a tie.
As a special thank you for your generous contribution, we will proudly display your name on a permanent plaque mounted to the bridge once the redecking is complete!
To celebrate this amazing milestone together, you will be invited as our honored guest to an official rededication ceremony! You will have the unique opportunity to ride across the newly refreshed bridge to find your sponsored tie, with our museum President serving as your personal guide.
Once complete, this bridge will continue doing what it does best: carrying happy museum guests safely over Highway 161 and into the heart of Ohio’s railway heritage! With this important work finished, the bridge will be ready to serve visitors, volunteers, and future generations for the next 25–30 years.
Be a part of this incredible journey and help us preserve Ohio’s railway heritage for generations to come. Sponsor your bridge tie today, or give any amount that works for you, and help us steam toward a vibrant and exciting future!
Sponsor one bridge tie
Sponsor a block of four ties
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