Looking for a railway themed outing, holiday gift idea, or fun family day over the school break? The Elgin County Railway Museum is the place to find all of these.
A December 14, 2011 news release from the Museum includes the details and a reminder that they are now open year-round.
From the Railway Museum, December 14, 2011
It may be cold outside, but things are warming up at the Elgin County Railway Museum. The Museum’s doors now remain open year-round, to promote and preserve the rich railway heritage of St. Thomas and Elgin County.
A December 14, 2011 news release from the Museum includes the details and a reminder that they are now open year-round.
From the Railway Museum, December 14, 2011
It may be cold outside, but things are warming up at the Elgin County Railway Museum. The Museum’s doors now remain open year-round, to promote and preserve the rich railway heritage of St. Thomas and Elgin County.
Museum visitors can take a guided tour the St. Thomas: The Railway City exhibit that features vintage railway maps, photographs, objects and memorabilia that tell the story of how and why, St. Thomas became known as the “Railway Capital of Canada”; and climb aboard a steam engine and caboose. They will also enjoy taking a step back in time and exploring the 1,200 square foot History in Motion model railway exhibit. This exhibit simulates mid-20th century operations of Southern Ontario railways between Windsor and Niagara Falls when steam, diesel, and electric railways were all competing, and is definitely worth a visit.
The Museum Store is open with lots of great holiday gift ideas for rail fans of all ages. It features an extensive selection of Thomas the Tank Engine wooden railway and other Thomas products, railway model sets, books and DVD’s. An Elgin County Railway Museum desktop calendar, featuring the railway art of Larry Fisher is also being sold as a fundraiser for $10 each. All proceeds from calendar and gift shop sales support Museum operations.
A special Family Fun Day is planned for Wednesday, January 4th from 12 noon - 4 pm. Families are invited to tour the Museum exhibits, make their own paper 5700 steam engine and pretend pocket watch, go on a scavenger hunt to win a prize, play with a train table and enjoy hot chocolate and popcorn.
A special Family Fun Day is planned for Wednesday, January 4th from 12 noon - 4 pm. Families are invited to tour the Museum exhibits, make their own paper 5700 steam engine and pretend pocket watch, go on a scavenger hunt to win a prize, play with a train table and enjoy hot chocolate and popcorn.
Established in 1989, the Elgin County Railway Museum, located in the historic Michigan Central Rail Road locomotive shops. It is a not for profit organization with an elected Board of Directors, and over 120 members. The general public is encouraged to become a member, or simply volunteer and join the team as they continue to transform the Museum into a popular tourist attraction and safe-keeper of local railway heritage.
The Elgin County Railway Museum is located at 225 Wellington Street, St. Thomas, and will be open Tuesday through Saturday 12 to 4 pm over the winter months, andclosed December 24 – January 2nd for the holidays. Regular admission is $4 per person, children under 12 years old are admitted free. Visit www.ecrm5700.org or call 519- 519-637-6284 for more information.
The Elgin County Railway Museum is located at 225 Wellington Street, St. Thomas, and will be open Tuesday through Saturday 12 to 4 pm over the winter months, andclosed December 24 – January 2nd for the holidays. Regular admission is $4 per person, children under 12 years old are admitted free. Visit www.ecrm5700.org or call 519- 519-637-6284 for more information.
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