If you're ever in Lima, Ohio, check out the East Lima Diamond Railroad Crossing. This is home to a railroad crossing converted into a diamond shape. Why? According to local legend, a train was stuck at this crossing for an entire day, and passengers were forced to get off and walk around. To prevent this from happening again, the railroad company decided to convert the crossing into a diamond shape. Learn more here.

The East Lima Diamond is a railroad crossing located in Lima, OH. It is owned and operated by the Norfolk Southern Railway. The crossing is located at the intersection of E. Court St. and N. Main St. The crossing consists of two tracks with a diamond-shaped center island. Both freight and passenger trains use the crossing. The East Lima Diamond has been in operation since 1854, making it one of the oldest railroad crossings in the United States. The Bellefontaine Railroad Company originally built the crossing. The company was later acquired by the Norfolk & Western Railway Company, which the Norfolk Southern Railway Company then acquired. Learn more about McLean Teddy Bear Park: A Fun Place to Spend the Day in Lima, OH.