CANADIAN RAILWAY HISTORY
On August 15th, 2011, Dan Tweedle clicked pristine-looking Canadian National Railways 4-8-2 Mountain # 6077, on static display with other railroad artifacts in Capreol, ON. Exporail (CRHA)
We wish to take this opportunity to wish all friends of CRO and Exporail a very happy New Year, health above all! (Peter Murphy) In January, Exporail will be open Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 AM to 17:00 (5:00 PM). From January 14 – ‘The Rotary Snowplow’, climb aboard this gigantic machine and imagine how snow removal was in the age of steam. From January 14 – ‘Working on the Railroad’, Try your hand at these fundamental railway trades: brakeman, carman, trackman, motorman! Railway Witnesses, Memory of a Nation – This new temporary exhibition highlights the important role played by railway companies in Canada’s history for the past 175 years. It is generously illustrated with artefacts from the CRHA Archives. From November 26 to January 6, a Railway Christmas – Enjoy this special season with many special events planned especially for children. Santa Claus will be present on December 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18. You can also mail your letter to Santa Claus from our restored mail-express car! Drawing for a VIA Rail Canada trip to Vancouver (Until January 15) – While at Exporail, buy a ticket at the gift shop, at a cost of $10 each, for a chance to win a first class trip for 2 persons from Montreal to Vancouver, courtesy of VIA Rail Canada; second prize is a package for 2 aboard the Le Massif Charlevoix train; third prize is a dinner train experience on the Orford Express, proceeds go to help support Exporail!
Canadian Rail The January - February issue of Canadian Rail will feature an article on Toronto’s Credit Valley Railway, as well as a feature on Montreal’s Glen Yards! Canadian Rail is mailed to CRHA members and is available at better hobby shops. York-Durham Historical Railway (YDHR) On December 3rd 2011, Dan Tweedle clicked handsome York - Durham Hertage Railway (YDHR) RS3 #22 sits on display at Uxbridge Station. CLICK HERE TO VISIT YORK-DURHAM HISTORICAL RAILWAY'S HOME PAGE West Coast Railway Association (WCRA) The 2011 “Polar Express” (thanks Russ Grycan, Jeremy Mobil, Rob Helm, & Randy Zarowny) The West Coast Railway Heritage Park hosted a very successful Polar Express for its 4th year. This year the Event was extended from one weekend to two (Nov 26/27 and Dec 3/4). The event featured a 50 minute round trip Train ride originating at the Mac Norris Station in the Heritage Park, and running to the Squamish Terminals. This was followed by a visit to the “North Pole” (the beautifully decorated CN Roundhouse and Conference Centre) to visit Santa & Mrs. Claus, ride the MiniRail, write Letters to Santa and do crafts in Santa’s workshop. The Consist – FP7au (ex CP) WCXX 4069, (Head end Power) WCXX 9622 MacDonald Creek, coaches WCXX5652 and WCXX 5596 Paul D Roy in CP Tuscan livery, WCXX3223, and WCXX 3218 Bill & Dorothy Lahr in Heritage CN colors, and newly restored Caboose (ex BCOL) WCXX 1859. The Caboose provided lighting (ditch lights) for the reverse moves across public crossings. The Polar Express organizing team thanks CN Rail and the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (CN British Columbia - CTY) for their support and for the volunteer operating crews. Pictures of the event are courtesy of Russ Grycan: Polar Express, with FP7au (ex CP) WCXX4069 at the point and the Polar Express Drumhead on Caboose 1859. CN Conductor Wade Martin with Caboose 1859 waiting for the train to depart northward for the North Pole 2 of the volunteer CN crews – (L) Jarrod Bangay - Engineer and (R) Jordan Bangay – Conductor; Volunteer Mike Lloyd peers from the cab of 4069 between runs. Mike assisted with locomotive; power car and coach start up each morning; Polar Express “Mr. Conductor” Rob Payette about to board the train All of us at The West Coast Railway Association hope our readers had a Merry Christmas and wish all a safe and Happy 2012. CLICK HERE TO VISIT WEST COAST RAILWAY ASSOCIATION'S HOME PAGE The Kamloops Heritage Railway The Kamloops Heritage Railway ex-CNR 2-8-0 #2141 is seen December 22nd, on her last run of the 2011 “Santa Train” (Jeff Robertson) Guelph Historical Railway Assoc (GRHA) Guelph Historical Railway Association's caboose (CPR 436994) built in the 1940’s, has had over $10,000 and hundreds of volunteer hours into her. Members intend to finish the job in early 2012 (More paint, handrails, logo application/stencils) with expectation of having the unit on display downtown in August. Photos and more information can be found at MUSEUMS LISTING BRITISH COLUMBIA West Coast Railway Association: www.wcra.org Roundhouse Museum Project: http://www.yahoogroups.com/group/roundhousemuseumproject Revelstoke Railway Museum: www.railwaymuseum.com
ALBERTA Alberta Railway Museum: www.railwaymuseum.ab.ca Rocky Mountain Railway Society: http://www.6060.org/ The Alberta 2005 Centennial Railway Museum Society: www.alberta2005rail.com
MANITOBA Winnipeg Railway Museum: www.wpgrailwaymuseum.com
ONTARIO Waterloo Central Railway http://waterloocentralrailway.com/ York Durham Heritage Railway. http://www.ydhr.ca/ Canadian Museum of Science &Technology (Ottawa) http://imagescn.technomuses.ca Chatham Railway Museum http://www.chathamrailroadmuseum.ca/ Bytown Railway Society: www.bytownrailwaysociety.ca/about.htm Huntsville and Lake of Bays Railway Society http://www.portageflyer.org/ Northern Ontario Railway Museum: http://www.northernontariorailroadmuseum.ca/
QUEBEC Exporail: www.exporail.org/public/
USA ILLINOIS Monticello Railway Museum http://www.mrym.org/
PENNSYLVANIA Lake Shore Railway Historical Society http://www.grape-track.org/home Steamtown National Historic Site: http://www.nps.gov/stea/index.htm
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