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Photo: Andy Gwiazda. The Wilmington & Western Railroad's 10-miles of track wind through some of the prettiest scenery in the tri-state area. Just a few miles west of I-95 is a tranquil and historic area that is best seen from the comfort of a train.
The Wilmington and Western Railroad (reporting mark WWRC) is a freight and heritage railroad in northern Delaware, operating over a former Baltimore and Ohio Railroad (B&O) branch line between Wilmington and Hockessin. The 10.2-mile (16.4 km) railroad operates both steam and diesel locomotives.
- Wilmington & Western Railroad Co.
- Marshallton, Delaware
- 1867
- 2201 Newport Gap Pike, Wilmington, Delaware
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Since 1966, the modern-day Wilmington & Western has moved hundreds of thousands of kids (both young and old) along this same route. The Wilmington & Western has become one of the East Coast's premier heritage railroads, and we've been consistently ranked among USAToday's 10Best Scenic Train Rides.
This map was created by a user. Learn how to create your own. The route of the railroad with stops marked as of October 1859.
RIDE THE TRAIN. Photo: Mike Ciosek. What started in 1867 as a transportation route for freight and passengers, has become one of Delaware's leading tourist attractions. Our passengers return again and again to be delighted by our friendly train crew, our historic trains and the beautiful scenery along our route.
The Wilmington and Western Railroad is a freight and heritage railroad in northern Delaware, operating over a former Baltimore and Ohio Railroad branch line between Wilmington and Hockessin. Map. Directions. Satellite. Photo Map. wwrr.com. +1 302 998 1930. Wikipedia. Photo: O484, CC BY-SA 4.0. Type: Tourist attraction.
Map. Pictures. Signals. RAILFAN GUIDES HOME. RAILROAD SIGNALS HOME. In General. The Wilmington & Western Railroad has been around for quite sometime, 1966 to be exact for tourist service. The railroad was chartered in 1867, and began operation in 1872. The railroad went into foreclosure in 1877.
