Elgin County Railway Museum — Attraction in St. Thomas

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...

EDIT: In 2025, they've organized some great events, focus appears to be back on their core mandate, and the front desk has been very helpful. Great ongoing facilities updates. Recommended.

Old review (2024): Asked for membership information multiple times in person and online on several occasions, no one could answer in person and museum deleted comments instead of answering them. Recent shift to focus on non-train-related and "social justice" projects; meanwhile, water was pouring down over an electrical outlet near the kids play area on opening day. We had enjoyed this location and had planned a significant donation prior to recent interactions, but we're not convinced a membership or donation would go towards train-related items. When the priority returns to trains and the physical safety of visitors we...

Took the kids here for a rainy day adventure. The experience was OK. The trains were definitely cool, as was the model train room, but for the money spent, I felt like if you don't already know the history of St. Thomas and the railway, that it doesn't hold much of an experience. On top of that, and because they are self guided tours, it really is up to you to educate yourself. I would have enjoyed some more context for the price we paid to enter.

I took another star off because when we went out to the parking lot, there were discarded needles and viles right next to where we parked. I am not sure where the responsibility lies in terms of cleaning this up, but can guarantee that is the 1st and last time that I bring family from out of town to the downtown St...