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Railroad Day
Full Steam Ahead
September 22nd, 2019
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Saint-Constant, September 10th, 2019 - Exporail, the Canadian Railway Museum invites the public to the third edition of Railroad Day, an event intended for a wide audience on Sunday, September 22nd, 2019, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Exporail Team and the visitors will celebrate the return of the John Molson steam engine. This 1850 locomotive replica has run at the Museum for over 50 years. Thanks to a generous donation from Molson Coors, we have been able to carry out major restoration work on her, and the public will have a chance to see her back on the tracks.
Within this celebration, Exporail will also present different models of the DeLorean automobile, including a replica of the one starring in Back to the Future III. It will be joining the John Molson locomotive.
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The museum is glad to present Force motrice, une voie, des voix an immersive interdisciplinary experience surrounding the history of railroad workers. It combines storytelling, music, paintwork, vocal and sound work. Denis Lavalou, Chalres Acek, Erik West Millette and Antoine Bédard, under Sylvie Teste’s artistic direction, will present a performance in French at 11 a.m.
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In addition, there will be a rally game allowing the discovery of objects of the museum’s collection. Finally, the public can be photographed in a beautiful railway car dating from 1857. To add to the festivities surrounding the John Molson, the public is invited to dress up in steampunk fashion.
Everyone who comes in costume will receive a 50% discount on the museum admission fee for the day.
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- Immerse yourselves in the lives of yesteryear’s travelers with Guided tours (Saturdays and Sundays).
- Discover the world of model railroading in the model train room.
- Watch movies:
- The Rocky Mountain Express (English version at 1:30 pm, admission $4, 45 minutes) propels audiences on a steam train journey through the breathtaking vistas of the Canadian Rockies while relating the epic adventure of building Canada's first transcontinental railway.
- The Red Rocket (12 pm & 2:30 pm): 14 minute streetcar ride through downtown Toronto. - Take a ride: Vintage streetcar rides, Miniature ride-on railway and Passenger train (Sunday afternoons)
- Attend demonstrations (variable hours, weekends) : Turntable operation Telegraphy John Molson Steam Locomotive.
- Participate in the Rail Smart Rally
The purpose of this activity forfamilies with children aged 8 to 12 years old, as well as for groups, schools and day camps, is to raise awareness and inform the public about safety around railways. With the help of an exploratory notebook (which is available at the reception desk and included in the entrance fee), visitors experience the six stages of the rally as they move through the museum.
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From September 4 to October 31, 2019: from Wednesday through Sunday 10:00 am to 5 pm. Outdoor site and building 5 close at 4:00 pm.
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Exporail’s regular activities are funded in part by the ministère de la Culture et des Communications du Québec and receive support from Ville de Saint-Constant and Ville de Delson. Special projects of Exporail are supported by the Department of Canadian Heritage and Employment and Social Development Canada. Exporail also receives support from Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec, Emploi-Québec Montérégie, Municipalité régionale de comté de Roussillon, CN, Canadian Pacific, VIA Rail Canada, the Canadian Railroad Historical Association Foundation, Exo, the Société de transport de Montréal, the YMCA of Greater Toronto, the Canadian Museums Association, Transport Canada, Library and Archives Canada, and the Société des musées du Québec.
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Contact :
Bruno Cordellier, Communications Officer Phone : 450 638-1522, ext.249 Email : bruno.cordellier@exporail.org
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