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The Elgin County Railway Museum is a rail transport museum in St. Thomas, Ontario. The museum and most of the collections are housed in the former Michigan Central Railroad locomotive shops. Built in 1913, the shops were part of more extensive servicing facilities on the Canada Southern Railway.
attractions: CASO Railway Station - North America Railway Hall Of Fame, restaurants: Legends Tavern, St. Thomas Roadhouse Bar and Grill, Wing Boyz, Asuka Japanese Cuisine, Wimpy's Diner St Thomas, Country Charm Cafe, Plaza Sushi St. Thomas, Harry's Charcoal Broiled, Streamliners Espresso Bar, Your Fish & Chips Restaurant
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The Elgin County Railway Museum is a rail transport museum in St. Thomas, Ontario. The museum and most of the collections are housed in the former Michigan Central Railroad locomotive shops. Built in 1913, the shops were part of more extensive servicing facilities on the Canada Southern Railway.
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My wife, granddaughter and I were at the St Thomas Railway Station Museum on the twenty second of August. We had the pleasure of meeting Will and Rose two curators of this amazing historical site(see videos/photos). Rose was responsible for the Jumbo story boards and other photographic displays on site. Rose is a very knowledgeable and intelligent Railway City professional who loves her job and can you blame her. If the huge train sections don't grab you immediately. The story boards miniature train city of St Thomas back in the day to today. The pictures on the wall tell story of Heros, Heroines and everyone in-between. September second 2024 there will be a fair for all ages at the Railway museum and I would encourage everyone to go. The historical value will be pearls they don't teach you in school. I'll be there with my family. Take that pilgrimage and drop by with your family as well. These are the moments in life that count. When the children are young and need this kind of great stimulation. See y'all there. Luv Malcom💪😎💚Stay strong St Thomas. UPDATE SEPTEMBER 2nd 2024 Railway City Museum Fair. It was just bumpin at 1400 hrs today as Rose one the curators, and the young lady responsible for the Jumbo story board story, we're answering question and supervising us have fun. They're are many other for instance Louisa and Jennifer. Louisa the semtress who made the circa nineteen hundred apparel. Lady Louisa in a lovely red dress with assessories and Jennifer wearing the white lace top incorporated into a grey skirt, very tasteful and I thought quite an Artistic flare. I loved it. KUDOS LADIES YOUR BEAUTIFUL! I was impressed with the little play tables they had set up for children to play with trains on tracks. The display of St Thomas miniature town and associated trains over the decades was a really treat to see up close. I loved playing with my train set. You put a lil machine oil in and it puffed smoke when it chugged. They had also a large bouncy tent that was huge. I couldn't get my granddaughter away from it. LOL. The loose caboose was there to feed us and the tuck shop was providing quality souvenirs for every one. Next year take a pilgrimage to the Railway City Train Museum Fair. It's a train treat for the whole family(see all the photos/videos). Luv Malcom💪😎💛Stay strong St Thomas.
D Malcom SmithD Malcom Smith
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A lovely place to visit with our grandson on a quiet Saturday afternoon. There are a number of locomotives on display, all of which you can get up close to, if only to gauge the size of them. There's also a massive model railway display that's manned by volunteers when the museum is open (what a great job!), and some nice interpretation material explaining about the old Railway Yard and the building that the museum is located in. I forgot to mention the toy trains set out for kids to play with while the grown ups are reading the displays. I loved the smell of the oil in there, it lends a lot of authenticity to the place. Highly recommended, especially with curious kids.
Steve MayneSteve Mayne
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By far one of the best, if not THE best rail museums I've ever been to. The volunteers and staff are always friendly and ready to help while showing off the museum's collection. They are all very knowledgeable so any questions will be answered. Based in the 1913 Michigan Central Railroad shop, the building has had part of its roof recently repaired and replaced so visitors can get right up close to the many one-of-a-kind locomotives and cars on display. Kids and adults can explore the steam locomotive, caboose and baggage car. Visitors can also attend the History in Motion model train room. It is a great outing for the family or for the railfan!
RailwayCityRailsRailwayCityRails
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This is a hidden gem that more and more people need to explore so that these guys remain operational. The trains are amazing, the model train setup is amazing and offers lot of fun for kids. There are atleast two coaches which can be toured from inside and give you a view of how those coaches were back then. The train engines on display are a great view into the history of locomotives. Kids can also try two setups where they can enable the train lights with sounds. Overall a must visit place for all families.
Kedar GKedar G
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I am not a huge rail guy, but I REALLY ENJOYED the Elgin County Railway Museum. The building itself is stunning, you can still feel the energy of the environment back when it was a train yard. Trains themselves are pretty sweet, not that I am one to understand the specifics. Staff is great too, they were supposed to be closed when we went (Saturday) but let us in anyways (thank you!). Probably the highlight of my trip to St. Thomas.
AlexanderAlexander
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Great family outing. Our two kids who are 6 and 8 spent hours going in and out of the trains, shouting "all aboard." The boys loved the working signals and model train set of St. Thomas and Port Stanley. They remembered where we were in the train set. Staff was very knowledgable and answered all kinds of questions and made recommendations.
Miranda HawleyMiranda Hawley
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CASO Railway Station - North America Railway Hall Of Fame
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ecrm.ca
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