Railway Heritage

St. Thomas is known as the "Railway Capital" of Canada. Our rich railway heritage has shaped our City, and we are proud of this history! Come to St. Thomas to explore our railway heritage.

Elgin County Railway Museum

The Elgin County Railway Museum is located at 225 Wellington Street, between Ross Street and First Avenue. They are the large red building behind Lyle Cook Automotive.

After Labour Day the museum is officially open Monday, Wednesday and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until noon.

Private tours can be arranged outside of regular hours by calling the museum at 519.637.6284 or sending an e-mail to tours@ecrm5700.org 

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Railway Heritage Weekend

The Elgin County Railway Museum hosts the Railway Heritage weekend annually on the fourth weekend in August, which coincides with the Iron Horse Festival weekend. The Elgin County Railway Museum offers many railway displays, railway item vendors, train rides, model trains, and entertainment in addition to the Museum's own regular displays.

This year's events are on the following dates and times:

Railway Nostalgia Day

May 3^rd & 4^th, 2008
Saturday & Sunday
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Two Days & Two Shows in ONE!

Boarding Pass for these two Events is ONLY $5.00

Railway Nostalgia Day @ Elgin County Railway Museum
(Old Michigan Central Railroad Shops)

Will feature:

• Rolling stock outside of the Elgin County Railway Museum
  • CNR 5700 Stam Locomotive
  • CPR 8921 Diesel Locomotive
  • Wabash Diesel Switcher 51
  • GTR Caboose (circa 1892)
  • CNR Baggage Car with exhibit of articfacts
• Inside the Elgin County Railway Museum
  • Two model railways
  • Vendors of railway memorablia
  • Vendors of model railroad supplies
  • Food Concessions
    

Model Railway & Hobby Show @ CASO
(Old Southern Railway Station)

Will feature:

• CASO will have two floors of
  • Model raiway displays
  • Vendors of railway memorablia
  • Vendors of model railroad supplies
  • Crafters
  • Hobby items
• Outside at CASO
  • Rolling stock
  • Food Concessions

Railway Heritage Day

August 23^rd & 24^th, 2008
Saturday & Sunday
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

All aboard for Thomas and Friends

Classic Storybook Engine Chugs into St. Thomas
Elgin County Railway Museum
225 Wellington Street,
St. Thomas, Ontario

A 25-Minute Ride With Thomas
Meet Sir Topham Hatt
Enjoy Story Telling, Live Music, & Much More...
July 18, 19, 20 & 25, 26, 27, 2008
Friday, Saturday & Sunday
8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Tickets are on Sale now
For tickets and information click here
or call 866.222.6608.

For more information contact:
Elgin County Railway Museum
Wellington St.
P.O. Box 20062
St. Thomas, Ontario
N5P 4H4
Tel: 519.637.6284
E-mail: thedispatcher@ecrm5700.org
Web Site: www.ecrm5700.org

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