Business off the Beaten Path: The Best of Ohio Shortline Railroading

Ohio’s famed railroad hubs take the spotlight, but this book explores the state’s overlooked, scenic shortlines.

When the state of Ohio is brought up in conversation of railroad enthusiasts, the immediate connection made is that of Ohio’s railroad hotspots. Little towns across the state happen to be the spots where multiple busy mainlines converge, and names like Fostoria, Marion, and Deshler are revered for their high train counts. CSX and Norfolk Southern are the Class I railroad heavy hit...