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Testimonials

“Thank you for showing us around. I liked learning what the schools used to be like. I also liked seeing the trolleys. Thanks for letting us come to Carillon Park.”
Isabela, school student

CPR & SS: Carillon Park Rail & Steam Society, Inc.

Carillon Park Rail & Steam Society, Inc. is an independent, all-volunteer, not for profit, Ohio corporation dedicated to the preservation and education of the rail and steam heritage of the Miami Valley area of Ohio.  In addition the Society also promotes the hobby of large scale, live steam railroading.

In co-operation with Dayton History’s Carillon Historical Park Museum and to support the Museum’s education mission, CPR&SS has built and operates the 1/8th scale Carillon Park Railroad as a working, interactive exhibit of the Museum.   Our goal is to complement the Museum’s fine collection of historical railroad, inter-urban & trolley equipment and helps bring these magnificent static displays to life.

The Carillon Historical Park (CHP) Museum is one of the “Dayton History” families of non-profit, privately owned and endowed history resources.  This beautiful open-air museum presents exhibits on items of industrial and cultural significance to Dayton, Ohio and the surrounding area.  The Museum is open to the public.  A daily admission fee is charged.   Annual Memberships are also available.

The Carillon Park Railroad was built with education by demonstration in mind: a complete operating 1/8th scale railroad with the sights and sounds of the railroad industry from its earliest days to the present.  All locomotive types— steam, electric and diesel— are operated on the railroad and serve to both preserve and demonstrate historical technologies.

*Train Rides during standard run days are $1.00, in addition to Carillon Historical Park admission*
 

CPR&SS MEMBERSHIP

CPR&SS offers the following memberships:

Limited rights** (no vote, may not hold office):

** All memberships include operating privileges (if certified as engineer) and receive a copy of the Society’s monthly newsletter "THE FIREBOX" by either regular mail or E-mail.

Please also visit www.railfestival.com or www.cprss.org for more information.

2009 CPR&SS RUN SCHEDULE

Saturday, April 4 (1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.) - Opening Carillon Historical Park Run Day
Saturday, April 25 (1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.) - Carillon Historical Park Run Day
Saturday, May 9 (1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.) - Carillon Historical Park Run Day
Sunday, May 24 (1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.) - Dayton History Heritage Festival
Saturday, June 27 (9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.) - 4th Annual Miami Valley Rail Festival
Sunday, June 28 (12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.) - 4th Annual Miami Valley Rail Festival
Saturday, July 11 (1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.) - Carillon Historical Park Run Day
Saturday, July 25 (1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.) - Carillon Historical Park Run Day
Saturday, August 8 (1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.) - Carillon Historical Park Run Day
Saturday, August 22 (10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.) - Xenia Rail & Arts Festival (remote operation in Xenia)
Saturday, August 29 (1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.) - Carillon Historical Park Run Day
Saturday, September 12 (1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.) - Carillon Historical Park Run Day
Saturday, September 20 (1:00 p..m - 4:00 p.m.) - Dayton Concours d'Elegance
Saturday, October 3 (1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.) - Carillon Historical Park Run Day
Saturday, October 10 (1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.) - Carillon Historical Park Run Day
Saturday, October 17 (1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.) - Carillon Historical Park Run Day
Saturday, October 24 (1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.) - Carillon Historical Park Run Day
Saturday, November 28 (1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.) - Carillon Historical Park Run Day ("Turkey Trot")
Saturday, December 19 (1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.) - Carillon Historical Park Run Day ("Polar Limited Run")


2009 (4th Annual) Miami Valley Rail Festival

The Carillon Park Rail & Steam Society, in partnership with Dayton History, are proud to present the 4th annual Miami Valley Rail Festival! This 2 - day event will be Saturday, June 27th (2009), from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, June 28th (2009) from 12:00 p.m. until 5;00 p.m. This unique event will feature model train displays, historical displays, live steam engines, food & merchandise vendors, and of course miniature train rides through-out the weekend. This special weekend event is fun for all ages, and promises to bring out the train lover in everyone who attends. For more information, please visit www.cprss.org and www.railfestival.com.