The railroad, is known as "The Voice in the Valley" because of its unique whistle.  70% of its budget is earned revenue, while 30% comes from contributions.  Every car on the train is at least 70 years old and has a special history.  The locomotives are between 50 and 60 years old. Each engineer, conductor and trainman/woman is a volunteer.  Chances are, riders will only be served by volunteers on the train!

 

Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad is a tourist excursion railway and private sector, nonprofit 501(c)3 organization operating in partnership with Cuyahoga Valley National Park located in Northeast, Ohio. CVSR is dedicated and committed to preserving and renovating historic railcars so that they may be enjoyed by future generations. In addition to providing event excursions year-round, the organization offers a membership program.  Additionally, a volunteer base of over 1,000 serves the group.

 

For more than 100 years, trains have been moving through the scenic wonders of what is now Cuyahoga Valley National Park.  In 1989, a mutually beneficial partnership began for Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad and the National Park and it has brought a proud distinction to each.  There is no other national park in the country with a non-profit heritage railroad operating within it and providing educational and entertainment programs to enhance the accessibility of the park for tens of thousands of people each year. Park staff continue to deliver educational programming for riders of all ages and maintain the railroad tracks to ensure safety of all riders.