Toronto John Street Roundhouse Open May 24-25

RobertInOntario

Active Member
Toronto's John Street Roundhouse (railway museum) will be open to the public on May 24-25 as a Toronto "Doors Open" event.

I'm really looking forward to this. I've gone there during recent years (previous Open Doors events) but this year should be extra-special because TRHA members have made good progress at this Canadian railway museum.

Not only will the turntable be functional, but there will be live steam models running outdoors (that you can ride on) as well as a model railway show inside the roundhouse. :mrgreen: I believe you can also tour the roundhouse and see all the recent developments and restoration projects, see the turntable operating, not to mention seeing the roundhouse's diesel switcher.

And, if it's like previous years, you should be have to enjoy free beer samples from the Steam Whistle Brewery! :mrgreen::mrgreen:

I'm planning to attend on the Saturday morning with my young sons and strongly recommend visiting this year.

Here's a link to their website:
Toronto Railway Historical Association

Cheers, Rob
 

RonP

Member of the WMRC
Rob, having moved from the GTA a year ago makes me really want to see some pics if you get some please post them.
 

RobertInOntario

Active Member
Rob, having moved from the GTA a year ago makes me really want to see some pics if you get some please post them.

Sure, I'll take and post some! BTW, there are some good pics on their website as well. I also took some last summer when we walked around the grounds and saw some of the locos parked outside. I'll try to get some shots of the turntable and the outdoor live steam locos as well as the model train show. Cheers, Rob
 

RobertInOntario

Active Member
Just a reminder that this is coming up this weekend. I'm really looking forward to it and hoping to go on Saturday morning. Cheers, Rob
 
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