Train Ride Experience
all aboard for something different
The Lebanon Mason Monroe Railroad operates over 6 miles of track in Warren County Ohio. Most trains travel between Lebanon and Hageman Junction for a 9 mile round trip. Unless noted otherwise, trains return to Lebanon without stopping for a layover.
The train travels through suburban Warren County by way of Lebanon, Turtle Creek Township, and Union Township. Some excursions continue on to either Mason or Monroe. The train follows the Turtle Creek for the majority of the route. The train crosses 5 bridges, including a large offset truss bridge over the Turtle Creek approximately halfway through the ride in each direction.
“Took our son on a train ride. To tell the truth it was our first one... and we had a blast!... staff is very patient and friendly. Answered all of my son’s 1.5 million questions and in a way a 3yr old could understand. This is a new family tradition!”
Our train crossing the Turtle Creek. All trains departing from Lebanon, excluding Day Out with Thomas, will cross this bridge.
Our rail line used to be a part of the Cincinnati, Lebanon, and Northern Railway. The railroad first reached Lebanon in 1881 and replaced an inefficient stagecoach route that largely followed today's US 42. The CL&N was a narrow gauge railroad connecting Cincinnati to Dayton by way of Lebanon. The railroad was known as "the highland route" because it did not pass through any local river valley. This made major flooding along the line rare.
Passengers will travel in vintage passenger coaches hauled behind one our vintage diesel locomotives. This includes our GP7, number #5704, the oldest continuously operated locomotive of its kind in the United States.
Lackawanna coach interior. This car was built in 1930 and features open windows.
Our standard Lackawanna coaches, build in 1930, feature traditional railroad walkover style seating and open windows. We also offer deluxe style seating in passenger cars built between 1940 and 1960. These coaches feature air conditioning and plush 2 by 2 style seats. All train cars are heated.
A Map of the LM&M Railroad showing the location of the railroad relative to surrounding roadways.
During some of our excursions, a small section of snacks, drinks, and gifts will be available.
Throughout the ride, passengers will have the opportunity to interact with our friendly onboard staff. Passengers will have the opportunity to get a picture with a real life train conductor before, during, or after the ride.
A ride on the LM&M Railroad makes for a perfect day trip from anywhere in Southwest Ohio. Unlike many tourist railroad operations that are located far away from urban centers, the LM&M Railroad is located just north of Cincinnati, OH.