We now expect that we will not need to move out steam engine #6213 into the three stalls for  maintenance until later in 2014 so we have taken the opportunity to continue to work on the restoration of the Cape Race.  We have decided not to use the plastic wrap

This past weekend saw our miniature steam locomotive come back into service after some extensive maintenance work.  So we feature a number of pictures of #3 in action in this posting. Posting by Russ Milland; Photos by Lance Gleich Click on each image for a closer look!   http://www.trha.ca

As we begin a new operating season, we have decided to clean up the “rail yard” in front of our museum.  To this end, we brought out Elwell, the crane, to assist us in moving some of the heavier items. We also worked to separate our 6213 Steam engine from

After five years of exposure to the elements, the timbers on our turntable deck will need to be replaced, likely in the spring of 2015. Meanwhile, to ensure a safe surface for volunteers and visitors (when the deck is open to them), we have covered the deck with sheets of

As most of our readers know, the TRHA acquired one of only two remaining LRC locomotives (#6917) through a campaign which raised the necessary funds from many generous donors. This is a uniquely Canadian product that we are committed to restoring as a fully operational locomotive. The LRC (Light, Rapid,

In an earlier TRHA News posting we alerted you to the Annual Ontario Narrow Gauge Train Show in Schomberg, Ontario.  These modellers are renowned for their very small super-detailed micro-layouts. The show was a great success.  Below you will find a number of images which give us a glimpse into

  Soon, Union Pacific’s excursion fleet of locomotives will grow to include the famous Big Boy 4-8-8-4 steam locomotive.   It is considered the largest steam locomotive ever produced in significant numbers. One of the cosmetically preserved Big Boy’s is to be moved from California 1,200 miles to Cheyenne, Wyoming.

Jane’s Walks are free, locally organized walking tours, in which people get together to explore, talk about and celebrate their neighbourhoods. Where more traditional tours are a bit like walking lectures, a Jane’s Walk is more of a walking conversation. Leaders share their knowledge, but also encourage discussion and participation

One of our favourite local operating museums is the  Halton County Radial Railway (HCRR) which is only a one hour drive from downtown Toronto.  This is their 60th Anniversary year so stay tuned here for more news about celebrations this season.  The HCCR recently presented us with the 6 foot

The Age of Steam Roundhouse project in Ohio is one of our favourite developments to report on.  Last February, their website announced the following: “Snuggling down for a long winter’s nap in the Age of Steam Roundhouse is 4-4-0 Leviathan, an operating replica of one of the first locomotives used