A long train journey
(science and technology and social sciences)
Between the ages of 6-8 

Students learn the names of different parts of a train through the observation and exploration of railway vehicles. They can climb aboard two locomotives, one steam and one diesel-electric. They can learn to tell the difference between a passenger car and freight car. They can look through the window of a railway car once used as a school and see how a rotary snowplow clears the tracks during winter storms. Along the way they can learn about different railway jobs, participate in a demonstration of a railway switch and learn about safety near railroad crossings.

*1 free adult admission per 20 children.
$15.00 for other accompanying adults.
Persons accompanying disabled students are admitted free.

Complementary activities
Rate: $9.50 per child - Length: 60 minutes

Want to stay longer? After lunch, why not add an extra hour to your tour with our complementary activities: try a railway job or view an exclusive movie.

A Railway Christmas
(December only)
Between the ages of 3-7

Children discover the fascinating history of the mail car that was used to carry mail to the village of the Elves at the North Pole.  During the tour, they can mail their previously written letter to Santa and make two Christmas ornaments, either to decorate the Exporail's huge painted Christmas tree, ot to put on a tree at home or at school. Come and visit the many vehicles that make up a train while Exporail is specially decorated for the Holiday Season!

*1 free adult admission per 20 children.
$15.00 for other accompanying adults.
Persons accompanying disabled students are admitted free.