BF Tower
Located at 501 East Main Street, just a few blocks from our main campus, the BF Tower Project will demonstrate the role that a Switching Station played in directing traffic through a junction. With a combination of interactive displays and authentic railroad relics, the BF Tower is sure to be a "must see" for railroad enthusiasts of any age.
The BF Tower is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
BF Tower
The Bradford Ohio Railroad Museum is honored to help preserve this important structure and share the role that it played within Bradford's rich railroad history.
Step into the history of the BF Tower and experience this interactive exhibit.
Learn more about the BF Tower's rich history
The tower's second floor provided the site line to switch tracks easily
Step into the history of the BF Tower and experience this interactive exhibit.
BF Tower Dedication
June 28, 2020
The BF Tower, listed on the National Register of Historic Places is now open during museum hours. This addition to our growing museum features educational interactive exhibits that explain the role of the switching tower in directing traffic through the junction. The tower artifacts and archives have been restored, labeled and added to the display.
Thank You!
Thank you to everyone that donated their time or funds to help the BF Tower Project become a reality! This addition helps the Bradford Railroad Museum enhance the visitor experience, preserve Bradford's rich railroad history and restore this important structure to it's former glory.
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Make plans to visit and see for yourself! You won't be disappointed...