Minerville Country Village

Minerville was, for a few years, a ride back in time on a full size antique train two miles through the woods
and over a trestle with an authentically replicated depot, general store, print shop, fire house.
A restored ancient school house was also part of the early 20th century village.
It was an awesome experiment, recreating an earlier time, and both the volunteers and public enjoyed it.
The volunteers enjoyed one last outing with the trains May 4, 2008.
The owner, Dave Miner died Sept. 13, 2008.

Trains at Station

Long Shot of Main Yard

Visitors on Road

 CB&Q 507 Doodlebug

35 Ton Plymouth Locomotive

Minerville Main Street

Sidetrack

 Vulcan Engine and Waycar

Converted Box Car

Train Passing Yard

Walnut Creek Garage

 Vulcan Engine in Yard

Firehouse

Water Tower

Section Car Garage

General Store
Ohio Steam Crane

CB&Q Hopper Car
Sawmill Inside of General Store
Wabash Boxcar CB&Q Waycar 13929 Passing Switchman
Depot Engine
The Minerville Railroad has been dismantled
The locomotives, caboose and doodlebug have been sold
Much of the rest of the rolling stock has been cut up
and sold for scrap. Some of the buildings have been moved
others torn down, tracks are being taken up for sale
Some buildings will be displayed at the county fairgrounds.
Sad to see it all go away!