Friends of The OR&W Railway Historical Society

The Ohio River and Western Railroad was a 112 mile narrow gauge railroad that operated from 1875 until May 30, 1931 in Southeastern Ohio. The line ran from Bellaire through Woodsfield to Zanesville, OH.

The Friends are a 501c3 Non Profit group that is preserving the Ohio River & Western Railroad's past while also sharing the history of the railroad and how it helped shape the communities it served.

The Friends of the Ohio River & Western was formed in 2023 with the intention of organizing focused efforts on sharing the history and preserving the remaining artifacts of the OR&W.

501c3 Non Profit Status was achieved in 2025. The group has several active projects that are being funded via donations and club dues. If you would like to help fund our effort, to one of our projects, or are interested in becoming a member, please reach out to us. Or you can support our GoFundMe Fundraising Drive using the link below.

Be sure to check out our Facebook sites for updates on group events.