Elgin County Railway Museum

Name: Elgin County Railway Museum
Address: 225 Wellington St, St Thomas, ON N5R 2S6, Canada, R, Canada

4.5/5 ★ based on 8 reviews

Contact Elgin County Railway Museum

Address :	225 Wellington St, St Thomas, ON N5R 2S6, Canada
Phone :	📞 +978
Website :	http://www.ecrm.ca/
Categories :	Tourist attraction , Rail museum ,
City :	R
Description :	Museum with a model railway exhibit & collection of vintage steam engines, cabooses & baggage cars.

225 Wellington St, St Thomas, ON N5R 2S6, Canada

Best Rail museum in Canada

L	LR on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Took the kids here for a rainy day adventure. The experience was OK. The trains were definitely cool, as was the model train room, but for the money spent, I felt like if you don't already know the history of St. Thomas and the railway, that it doesn't hold much of an experience. On top of that, and because they are self guided tours, it really is up to you to educate yourself. I would have enjoyed some more context for the price we paid to enter. I took another star off because when we went out to the parking lot, there were discarded needles and viles right next to where we parked. I am not sure where the responsibility lies in terms of cleaning this up, but can guarantee that is the 1st and last time that I bring family from out of town to the downtown St Thomas area.
M	M Larson on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Have been for the museum, which is fantastic, but last visit was for Beerlesque, a steampunk burlesque celebration of local microbreweries. Very cool event, great tie-in to the location! Maybe move it a month later next time?
R	Robert on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ The outside of the building doesn't look the nicest, inside though it's awesome. There is railroad memorabilia everywhere. The train cars and engines that they do have have been beautifully restored and are all on display. I couldn't believe the size of the old steam engine, it's definitely worth checking out.
C	Christine Smithrim on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A very cool place and much bigger than I expected. Limited hours so check before you go. History of rail in St Thomas and Ontario. With trains you can go on and a model set up.
Y	YAN YU on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Amazing place to see old steam engines and learn about railway history of Ontario. Nearby “Day out with Thomas” annual event, we got free admissions when purchased the Thomas event!
R	R Snider on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Bathrooms hadnt been cleaned since June 15? Gross! There was mouse pooh all over the train set. 4 teenagers "working" but nothing is getting done? Hubby loved the big trains on display however and enjoyed it.
T	Tim Mason on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Very interesting. Lots to see. Items in various stages of restoration. Model of the area, with running model trains, in one of the rooms. Steam engine, diesels, rolling stock, various other historical and current railway-related items. Friendly, helpful staff.
R	RailwayCityRails on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ By far one of the best, if not THE best rail museums I've ever been to. The volunteers and staff are always friendly and ready to help while showing off the museum's collection. They are all very knowledgeable so any questions will be answered. Based in the 1913 Michigan Central Railroad shop, the building has had part of its roof recently repaired and replaced so visitors can get right up close to the many one-of-a-kind locomotives and cars on display. Kids and adults can explore the steam locomotive, caboose and baggage car. Visitors can also attend the History in Motion model train room. It is a great outing for the family or for the railfan!