 Established in 1948 and incorporated August 22, 1950, it is one of the oldest organization involved with the preservation of railroad equipment and railroad history in North America that includes an operating railroad line.The museum was started on the grounds of the former Columbus, Delaware and Marion Railway with the name of "The Central Ohio Railfans Association" and officially changed its name to The Ohio Railway Museum February 17, 1993.The Ohio Railway Museum (ORM) is an educational organization dedicated to the preservation and operation of historic railway equipment.