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Address
3032 Idlewild Hill Lane,
Ligonier, PA 15658
Ligonier, PA 15658
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Operating schedule
Wed-Sat 11 am - 3 pm
Phone number
(724) 238-7819
The Ligonier Valley Rail Road Museum is located in a restored station, focusing on the history of the LVRR. Includes authentic bobber caboose.
The museum, maintained by Ligonier Valley Rail Road Association, is a non-profit corporation that was organized to:
- Preserve the legacy of the Ligonier Valley Rail Road
- Conserve the vestiges of the Ligonier Valley Rail Road
- Collect relics and memorabilia of the Ligonier Valley Rail Road
- Educate the public about the history of railroading in the Ligonier Valley
In recognition of all military personnel and veterans, Ligonier Valley Rail Road Museum is a "Blue Star Museum".
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