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RTA Board authorizes the donation of obsolete equipment to N.O.R.M.
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The Museum continues to strive to keep Ohio’s Trolley Heritage in Ohio
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On July 16, 2013 the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority
Board of Directors authorized the donation of its fleet of historical
rail vehicles to N.O.R.M. On July 23, 2013 the Museum Board of Directors
voted unanimously to accept the responsibility of stewardship of these
relics of Cleveland’s transit history. The fleet includes:
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Shaker Heights Rapid Transit Center Entrance Car 12 - Cleveland’s most recognized fantrip car
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Cleveland Transit System Rapid Transit Car 109 - Fully restored in 1990 by RTA
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Cleveland Transit System Line Car 024 - Built by CTS in 1960 from Shaker Heights Rapid Transit car 17
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How you can help
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Terms of the donation require the Museum to remove the cars from
the RTA facilities. It can cost between three and seven thousand dollars
per car to move a rail car to the museum. The Museum is soliciting
funds to pay for the moving expenses.
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We know these are trying economic times, and money is tight.
However we ask that you consider a donation to help preserve Ohio's
trolley heritage as an investment in this state's entertainment and
educational resources. Any donation, large or small, is greatly
appreciated. Please send all contributions to Northern Ohio Railway
Museum noting "RTA Historical Rail Car Fund" on the check memo line. And
please, don't forget to ask your employer about matching your donation
and doubling your contribution to NORM!
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The mission of the Northern Ohio Railway Museum is to collect,
preserve, restore, display, and operate streetcars and other electric
railway equipment for the education and enjoyment of the public. The
museum owns forty-two acres of land in southern Medina County, including
two miles of the former Cleveland and Southwestern interurban railroad.
At this site the museum has built over a mile of track and three large
buildings to house its collection of historic trolleys, interurbans, and
rapid transit cars, most from the northern Ohio area.
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We thank you for your time and hope you share our passion in
preserving a part of Ohio's heritage for future generations. If you have
any questions, please contact us at the phone number or email address
below.
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Walt Stoner, President
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Northern Ohio Railway Museum
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P.O. Box 458
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Chippewa Lake, Ohio 44215
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330-472-6487
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Email:
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wstoner001@neo.rr.com
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July 27, 2013
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All donations are tax deductible
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Let's Go Bucs<br></div>
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