The Elgin County Railway Museum is located in a historic 1913 locomotive repair shop in St. Thomas.
Location: St. Thomas, ON
Season: Open for all seasons
Preserves the rich railway heritage of Canada's former “Railway Capital.” The museum features locomotives, railway artifacts, interactive exhibits, and historic railway infrastructure.
Best Features
- Historic locomotive repair shop building dating to 1913
- Large collection of locomotives and railway rolling stock
- Historic BX Tower and railway operations exhibits
- Interactive railway displays and model railways
- Railway City heritage exhibits focused on St. Thomas
Why it's popular
It’s popular because it showcases one of Canada's richest railway histories, offering visitors the opportunity to explore historic locomotives, railway technology, and the story of St. Thomas as a major railway hub.
Museum Tours, Railway Exploration, Historical Learning, Photography, Educational Programs, Family Visits
Parking, Washrooms, Gift Shop, Guided Tours, Educational Exhibits, Event Space, Accessibility Features
Railway Heritage Discovery, Educational Family Experience, Historic Locomotive Exploration, Interactive Museum Visit, Canadian Transportation History
