One of the earliest railroads that ran through Bellevue in 1839 was the Mad River & Lake Erie Railroad.

The Mad River & NKP Railroad Society, a non-profit organization, chose this as part of their name when they formed. In 1976 they opened the museum as a lasting bicentennial project. Henry Flagler, who built the Florida East Coast Railroad, once lived on the property where the museum is now located.

Some of the outstanding pieces at the museum are the PRR Railway Post Office Car, the NKP Dynanometer Car, and the Curtice Depot. You can also see how the conductors lived inside cabooses like the NKP 423 and the 1924 N&W steel cupola style. A Wabash F-7 diesel, an Alco RSD-12, an EMD GP30, and Caboose #1047 (right) are also on display (see list below). You will also find at the museum:

• Operation Lifesaver
• Gift Shop
• Picnic Shelter
• Group Tours
• Parking with room for cars and buses
• Monument Station
• Restrooms

Below you will find links to the museum web site, info, a map to the museum, and a list of buildings and equipment being shown at the museum. The museum operates on memberships, volunteers, gift shop sales, donations, and an admission charge of $7.00 for adults, $6.00 for Seniors (60+), and $4.00 for children (3-12).

• Mad River & NKP Railroad Museum Web Site
• Brochure Front and Back Cover with Info and Map
• List of Buildings & Equipment
• Pictures From The Museum

Many cars have numerous static displays of memorabilia from the NKP, PRR, NYC, & W&LE railroads. The gift shop has numerous items for purchase. You need to see this museum, even if you are not necessarily an NKP railfan.