A Great Passion for Model Trains

Model Trains Exhibition August 17th & 18th, 2019

Saint-Constant, August 5th, 2019 - On August 17th and 18th, 2019, exhibitors from Quebec and Ontario will present their model trains and they will share their passion with visitors at Exporail. Much like engineers, model railroaders design these miniature worlds to include structures, rolling stock, buildings, and even landscapes.

The model trains are fascinating to watch because they are miniature replicas of real trains! These small vehicles are manufactured in different scales, according to calculations of exact proportions ... up to 220 times smaller than the reality sometimes. Once again this year, the Quélug kiosk will be present with its Lego® blocks models : a success with children! Visitors can make this experience more fun by participating in regular Museum activities.

Schedule

Saturday, August 17th, 2019: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sunday, August 18th, 2019: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Photo : Exporail, the Canadian Railway Museum

Family activities

• 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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