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ELGIN COUNTY RAILWAY MUSEUM


The railway has been a part of St. Thomas since 1856 with the completion of the London and Port Stanley Railway.  Since then a total of 26 railways have passed through town making St. Thomas what is now known as the 'Railway Capital of Canada'.

The Elgin County Railway Museum was created in 1988 as a registered non-profit charity for the purpose of preserving and restoring the railway heritage of St. Thomas and surrounding area.  Our knowledgeable base of volunteers are dedicated to keeping alive the memory of the railway which put St. Thomas on the map.

Our extensive collection includes some real gems including an electric interurban, a Pullman Sleeper and even a Jordan Spreader and more precious pieces of Canada's railway history.

Even our home is part of history; we are located in the 1913 former Michigan Central Railroad Locomotive Shops next to the Canada Southern Railway which was built in 1872 as a shortcut through Canada from Chicago to New York.

We look forward to welcoming you to our collection!


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Construction Advisory Notice - 2013 Road Rehabilitation Program
23/05/2013
The City's Contractor is anticipated to commence construction on the following projects: 2013 Road Rehabilitation Program - Hiawatha Street from Curtis Street to Scott Street and First Avenue from Brant Avenue to Locust Street on Friday, May 24, 2013 (weather permitting) with completion by Friday, May 31, 2013 and Monday, June 3, 2013.
Construction Advisory Notice - 2013 Sidewalk Replacement Program
22/05/2013
The City's Contractor will be commencing spot repair of sidewalk bays on the east side of Stanley Street between Victoria Street and Drake Street, on the south side of Drake Street between Isabel Street and Metcalfe Street and on the west and east sides of Metcalfe Street between Prince Albert Street and Centre Street.
Construction Advisory Notice - 2013 Sidewalk Replacement Program
22/05/2013
The City's Contractor will be commencing spot repair of sidewalk bays on the east side of Margaret Street between Prince Albert Street and Victoria Street, on the south side of Prince Albert Street between Margaret Street and Metcalfe Street and on the north side of St. Annes Place between Queen Street and Metcalfe Street.
Notice of Temporary Road Closure
22/05/2013
The City's Consultant (Stantec) will be conducting underground investigations on the above section of Sunset Drive on Tuesday, May 28th starting at 9:30 a.m. for approximately a one hour period.
Public Information Centre Notification
21/05/2013
The City of St. Thomas Environmental Services Department will be holding a Public Information Centre (PIC) for the development of two new parking lots on the north side of Centre Street on the former CASO Railway Lands with 21 and 34 spaces, respectively, and a new angled parking area with 10 spaces on the west side of Metcalfe Street, for the specified project limits.
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