Take a step back in history in Richland Village.

Travel by historic locomotives and passanger cars of another era.

Fun for kids of all ages.

Enjoy an excursion train ride between Richland Village and Tuckahoe.

Richland Village Postcard is available at the Visitors Center.

Recreated Richland Station and Guard House was completed in 2005.

All aboard! Join us for an Easter Bunny Express, Fall Foliage Tour or the ever popular Santa Express.

Some of the gang from the Cape May Seashore Lines.

A passanger car awaits departure near the feed mill tower.

The Easter Bunny Express is available in the Spring.

This Switch Tower was moved in three sections from Newfield where it served travelers heading from Camden to Atlantic City.

Cape May Seashore Lines Train crossing Main Avenue.

The big red Leigh Valley locomotive and passenger cars are seen parked on the siding at Richland Village.

Experience the fun of riding the rails.

Visitors truly enjoy traveling by rail and taking a break from the busy world.

Passengers are seen riding in the Cafe Car on the Cape May Seashore Lines Train.

Special Wine Tours and parties have been arranged in the Cafe Car of the train.

Various characters hang out in Richland Village.

Original electric poles line the railroad tracks in Richland Village.

The feed mill dates back to the 1950's and used to store grain for the farming community.

Richland Station Circa 1936.

A view of the Richland Station in the 1920's.

This 1920's guest house located three blocks from the tracks was renovated to replace the train station that was torn down years ago.

Construction work for the sidewalks is seen near the train station.

Sidewalks were installed along US Route 40 with grants from the NJ Department of Transportation.

The field next to the Patcong Building is seen here being prepared for Saw Mill Park.

Carlo's Esso Gas Station once served travelors along busy US Route 40.

A scene from the 1950's along US 40 shows the Rio-Rita Restaurant in Richland.

The Rio-Rita Restaurantis shown here in the 1950's. It later became Giamoco's Restaurant.

The Reo-Reta Restaurant (with a different spelling) is shown here in the 1930's.

A picture of the guys down at Tank's Bar which is now the Richland House Restaurant.

R & L Food Market shown in 1951 or 1952. Now the Municipal Parking Lot in Richland Village.

The Monestary at the St. Augustine's Prep School was originally called "Red Oaks" and was owned by the Wood Family who developed the railroads.

The Post Office at the corner of Route 40 and Main Avenue was also a grocery store and a gathering place. Today it is a home.

Historic scene of US Route 40 (heading east) at Main Avenue in the 1920's.

The Richland Hotel is now closed and is waiting to be restored.

The Richland General Store is scene in the 1930's.

Saw Mill Park is next to the Patcong Valley Model Railroad Building.

A childrens play train is located at Saw Mill Park.

Saw Mill Park features a 235+ year old giant oak tree.

A Conrail caboose orginally from the Pennsylvania Railroad is located in Saw Mill Park.

The pavilion at Saw Mill Park is pictured here.

Saw Mill Park features a Veterans Memorial and a 9-1-1 Memorial.

Our holiday tree in Saw Mill Park.

The Annual Holiday Tree Lighting has become a regular Saw Mill Park event.

Saw Mill Park was the site of an actual saw mill. A picture received from the Smith Family of the saw mill hangs in the Patcong Building.

The play train is a childrens favorite.

In any season the giant oak in Saw Mill Park is beautiful. The tree is lit at night.

There is something for everyone in Richland Village.

The Patcong Valley Model Railroad is located at the corner of US Route 40 and Fir Avenue.

The Buena Vista Township Visitors Center located in the lobby of the Patcong Valley Model Railroad Building.

A restored Jersey Central wooden caboose from the 1930's is next to the Patcong Building.

3,000 square feet of HO trains are on display at the Patcong Building.

The Patcong Building was once a feed store and was completely renovated as a Visitors Center and Model Railroad.

Volunteer greeter Mary Motter welcomes you at the Visitors Center.

Children get to view a "hands on" display of the model railroad.

The Patcong Model Railroad offers "free admission" but donations are accepted.

The work detail is fantastic.

A touch of the past is seen here in the lobby of the Patcong Building.

Members of the Patcong Valley Model Railroad oversee a display of about 3,000 sq. ft. of HO trains.

The 1906 WI Switch Tower was donated to the Township and moved to our Public Works facility for renovation.

Section by section the switch tower was renovated by our Public Works employees.

The tower was originally located in Newfield, which was a stop on the other train line that crossed through Richland. That line is no longer here.

As the sections were completed they were moved to Richland Village.

The sections were lifted in place with the cooperation of Battelini Transportation.

Finally the roof was transported to be placed on top of the switch tower.

The roof is lowered into place to finish the job.

The 1906 WI Switch Tower from Newfield now stands proudly restored in Richland Village.

The Richland House Restrurant on Route 40 was also known as Tank's Bar and Brassies Place.

The guys get together for a cup of coffee at King's Richland Deli.

The Cowboy Cupboard is one of the businesses in Richland Village.

The Rail Tavern opened in Richland Village in 2008.

This picture on US Route 40 shows "Its A Toy Store" and "The Rail Tavern".

New Jersey Transit's #553 bus travels through Richland Village every half hour between Atlantic City and Bridgeton.

FAC Collectibles on Route 40 features baseball cards and other collectibles. It is also an e-bay store.

Welcome to Richland Village.

Bus shelter on Route 40.

A garden railroad display was featured at one of our outdoor events.

A winter wonderland.

The train station in winter.

Main Avenue during a snow storm in February 2010.

The Jersey Central caboose in the snow.

Winter in Saw Mill Park.

Richland Village lights up at night along Route 40.