Cordova Express - Central Saanich, British Columbia, Canada
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N 48° 34.900 W 123° 23.933
10U E 470581 N 5381030
The Vancouver Island Model Engineers operate miniature trains at the Saanich Historical Artifacts Society's Heritage Acres at 7321 Lochside Drive in Central Saanich, British Columbia, Canada.
Waymark Code: WM16D33
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Date Posted: 07/04/2022
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The Vancouver Island Model Engineers have long been operating at Heritage Acres. In addition to this being where the club meets, they also have over 1 kilometre of 7.5" track laid out around the northern part of the property. They even have a 12-bay roundhouse that can hold 24 trains, along with a working turntable.
The public can ride trains on an average of about 20 days per year during various events. The locomotives vary from replicas of more modern diesel engines to old steam engines.
Gauge of railway: 7.5"
Engine Type: Several Engine Types on Site
Miniature Railroads Web Page: [Web Link]
Public Availability: Seasonal
Ride Fee: Yes
If Yes: $3
Entrance Fee: No
If There is an Additional Fee: No entrance fee
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Visit Instructions:Provide a picture of something with the train or related to the train. Possible photos include the train itself at any location along the route, a picture of the scenery with part of the train in view, the kids borrowing the engineer’s hat or of a family member with one of the miniature r.r. crossing signs. Show us you had a good time visiting the train. If the train isn't running when you visit get a photo of one of the miniature railway related items that can be found in locations like this
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