Ridgeway Train Station
N 42° 55.366 W 078° 55.030
17T E 669983 N 4754342
The Fort Erie Train museum was once an active Train Station. It was relocated approximately 12 kilometers or 7 miles to this site.
Waymark Code: WM1ADN
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 03/14/2007
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This location has the original Grand Trunk Railway Station in Ridgeway and the CN B-1 station, used to monitor traffic over the International Railway Bridge. Both buildings were moved to the railroad museum site and are being preserved. The B-1 serves as office and gift shop. The Ridgeway Station houses the main exhibit area.
The following information, as well as much more can be found at The Fort Erie Train Museum
Canadian National Railway steam engine 6218 is the cornerstone artifact of the Fort Erie Railroad Museum. Built in 1948, the 4-8-4 wheel configuration Northern type served well into the 1960s. In its retirement it serves as a reminder of days past when Fort Erie boasted the third-largest railyard in Canada.
The museum is open on the following dates:
Victoria Day-Labour Day: Daily 9-5
Labour Day-Thanksgiving: Sat & Sun 9-5
Winter: closed
Admission is only $2 for adults, $1 for children. The admission grants you access to three of Fort Erie's museums!
Hope you enjoy the Waymark Visit!
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