St. Thomas MCRR Locomotive Shops 100th Anniversary Celebration Weekend

When:  May 24 & 25, 10 am – 4 pm

Where: Elgin County Railway Museum, 225 Wellington Street – St. Thomas, ON N5R 2S6

Admission: FREE for this event!

Join in celebrating St. Thomas’ railway heritage as we mark the 100th Anniversary of the MCRR Locomotive Shops, now home of the Elgin County Railway Museum.  The weekend will feature guided tours of the shops, guest speakers, theatrical vignettes, railway art displays, kids activities and heritage demonstrations. There will be live music featuring the Retreads, Aylmer & Area Community Band and MCRR Brass Band performances.  A new exhibit on the century building and the work that was done within the locomotive shops also opens as part of the festivities.

This project is supported by the Government of Canada - Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage Program, Department of Canadian Heritage.   

For information, visit the Elgin County Railway Museum website at www.ecrm5700.org

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