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
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 & Hobby Show
June 06th & 7th, 2009
Saturday & Sunday
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Railway Heritage Day
August 23, 2009
Saturday
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Day Out with Thomas
Celebration Tour 2010
July 16, 17, 18 & 23, 24, 25, 2010
Friday, Saturday & Sunday
8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
St. Thomas-Elgin Memorial Centre
80 Wilson Avenue
St. Thomas, Ontario
Every event includes Thomas & Friends storytelling & video viewing, Imagination Station, Temporary Tattoos, Hay Bale Maze, Live Music featuring the "Smudge Fundaes" 2008 Canadian Children's Group of the year, Clowns & Magicians, Free admission to the Railway Museum, Arts & Crafts, Thomas Gift Shop, Food Vendors and more.
The activities on site at Day Out With Thomas are for you and your children to enjoy for several hours or more. Please plan your arrival times accordingly. You should arrive no later than one hour before your scheduled train departure.
Map to Day Out with Thomas, The Celebration Tour 2010 click here
For advance tickets sales click here
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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