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
Minerville Country Village is gone
Railroad gear is all gone
Depot still stands, and general store
Engine house and shop mostly empty
Some of the buildings will be
displayed at the Lee county fairgrounds
Minerville is but a fond memory.