Enter a drawing for the benefit of EXPORAIL
1st prize: A 1st class train trip for 2 people Montreal-Halifax,
provided by VIA Rail Canada wtih 2 nights lodging, approximaimate value of $ 2,500.
2nd prize: A gift certificate from Dumoulin, valued at $1,000.
3rd prize: A dinner for 2 in the Orford Express, approximative value of $250.
Great passion for Model Trains
August 21th and 22th between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.
This weekend, which showcases model railroading, amazes all our visitors. In addition to the Museum’s existing little treasures, many model train enthusiasts from Québec and Ontario will be on hand to share with you the marvelous model trains which have materialized from their clever skills. Among the many exhibits, visitors can see a model railroad layout representing a theme park, a British railroad and even a locomotive complete with smoke and sound effects! Children can play at building their own model train in the LEGO blocks section.
The most important Railway collection
Exporail presents over 40 vehicles in the Grand Gallery: streetcars, steam and diesel locomotives, passenger and freight cars. During the week ends, a guided tour is offered at 2:30 pm and provides an opportunity to view luxurious period cars and other rolling stock.
The Model train exhibit room
Young and old will enjoy the model train room. Espacially, the latest addition to our model train room, skillfully crafted by our volunteers, "Thomas the Tank Engine" from the popular children's television show broadcast in over 150 countries.
Rocky Mountain Express
A 15 minute presentation of an excerpt from a production currently being shot by Stephen Low, an Imax filmmaker of international repute. The selection features dazzling vistas and sound effects of the Canadian Pacific Railway's 2816 steam locomotive in action in the Canadian Rockies. Presentation at 11 am, 1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm and 4 pm.
Streetcar ride
This streetcar dating from 1929, allows the public around the Exporail site. From Angus Pavilion, the visitors can get to Hays building, Barrington station and Building no. 5, as well as the miniature railway departure. The departures are every 15 minutes, from 10 am to 12 pm and from 1 pm to 5 pm. However, strollers are forbidden aboard the streetcar.
Miniature railway ride
Each day, from 10: 30 am to 12 pm and from 1 pm to 5 pm, public can make a ride aboard the miniature railway. A big hit with the youngsters.
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