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Ontario, Ottawa - Bytown Railway Society
The Bytown Railway Society is a volunteer, non-profit organization incorporated under federal government statute whose objective is to facilitate, aid and promote an interest in Canadian railway history and other related transportation and communications media; to own, preserve, acquire, maintain and restore artifacts or relics relating to the history of railways and other related transportation and communication media, and assist companion organizations in any of these.
The Society was founded in 1969 and today our activities include its twice-monthly meetings, the publication of a magazine for members and subscribers, Branchline and the restoration and operation of a number of pieces of historic railway equipment, The Society's Equipment, located at the Canada Science and Technology Museum in Ottawa.
Info: URL: https://www.bytownrailwaysociety.ca/ (Added: 30-Apr-2007)
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Ormondville Rail Preservation Group Inc.
Ormondville, New Zealand - The Ormondville Rail Preservation Group Inc was established in 1986 to save the
Ormondville Station Precinct after its closure.
The station, built in 1880, has a Category Two listing with the New Zealand Historical Places Trust. It won the Rail Heritage Award in 1997 and the National Federation of Rail Societies Inc.'s Paul Heighton Trophy "For Excellence" in 2000. Restored to a 1950s theme, it is furnished with railway artifacts and fronted with a graceful wrought iron verandah. Read more
Ormondville station is also available for self catering home stay accommodation,
offering a complete railway nostalgia experience in a rural setting.
Info: URL: https://ormondvillerail.weebly.com (Added: 14-Sep-2000)
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Peak Rail
n 1968 the railway between Matlock and Buxton through the Peak National Park was closed and lifted. This was once part of the Midland Railway's line between
Manchester Central and London St.Pancras. In 1975 a group of enthusiasts formed the Peak Railway Society with the aim of re-opening the line. Initially a Steam Centre was opened at Buxton, attention later moved to the southern end of the line, where undergrowth was hacked away and rails reinstated. Services commenced between Matlock and Darley Dale in 1991. The northern extension to the site of the former Rowsley locomotive depot saw its first passenger trains in 1997, where further facilities are currently being developed.
Info: URL: https://www.peakrail.co.uk/ (Added: 18-May-2001)
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Pendon Indoor Model Village and Railways
Abingdon, Oxfordshire - At Pendon we aim to recapture, in detailed and colourful miniature, scenes showing the
beauty of the English countryside as it used to be in the years around 1930. Realistically modelled cottages,farms, fields and lanes recall the peaceful country ways of that period. Cavalcades of trains, accurately represented, provide a fascinating record of the railways of the time. Pendon is being created entirely by volunteer modellers who work to the most exacting standards.
Info: URL: https://pendonmuseum.com/ (Added: 7-Jan-2001)
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Perrygrove Railway
Coleford, GL16 8QB - The Perrygrove Railway : on the edge of the Royal Forest of Dean, Perrygrove Railway is a 15" gauge line which runs for 3/4 mile through farmland and woods to the site of a disused iron mine with 1 in 30 gradients. A great day out for all the family !
Info: URL: https://www.perrygrove.co.uk/ (Added: 23-Nov-2003)
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Princess Royal Class Locomotive Trust
In 1994, the company owning locomotives 80080 and
80098, and the group owning Princess Margeret Rose,
decided that there was great merit in pooling their
combined assets into one organisation for the long term
benefit of the locomotives. As such the Princess Royal Class Locomotive Trust was
born, set up with charitable status and with the aim of
preservation, restoration, operation and display of
locomotives and in particular the Princess Royal Class.
Info: URL: http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~prclt/ (Added: 26-Dec-1998)
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Quebec - Canadian Railway Museum
Delson/Saint-Constant (Montreal), Quebec - the Museum is home to the largest collection of railway equipment in Canada and is one of the most remarkable of its type in North America. The historical value of its collection is such that in 1978, the National Museums of Canada recognized it as being the specialized museum in Canadian Railway history.
Over the past fifty years, the Canadian Railroad Historical Association has collected and preserved exceptional archival documents and rare railroad and tramway artefacts, testimony of the major role of rail transportation in Canada's development.
These artefacts reflect the know-how and sometimes harsh living conditions of the thousands of rail workers.
Info: URL: https://www.exporail.org/ (Added: 22-Jul-2000)
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Quebec - Funiculaire du Vieux-Québec inc.
Quebec City, QE - Built by William Griffith, the first funicular went into aporation on November 17, 1879. The cabins scaled up and down the escarpment by means of a counter weight water process and steam power. In 1907, Alexander Cummings converted the funicular to electrical power.
On July 2, 1945, a massive fire destroyed the structure. Reconstructed in 1946, the new funicular was equipped with metal shelters. In 1978, major renovations were undertaken and glass cabins offered a panoramic view.
In 1998, the funicular was entirely revamped with modern technology. In 2004, the funicular celebrated 125 years of services. A book was published and the event was commemorated with a statue. This is the only funicular of its kind in America.
Info: URL: https://www.funiculaire-quebec.com/ (Added: 16-Dec-2016)
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Quebec - Orford Express
Magog, QE - Climb aboard the Orford Express tourist train and treat yourself to a unique sensory experience, an exquisite meal, all the while taking in the great pastoral views that sweep the countryside between Magog, Eastman and Sherbrooke.
A great outing by train with a gastronomical meal served right on board The Orford Express is one of the nicest trains in Canada. Its three restaurant- coach cars can comfortably seat 212 guests and, along its majestic jaunts through the spectacular countrysides that link Magog, Eastman and Sherbrooke, passengers can discover or rediscover the storied beauty of this part of the Eastern Townships, while enjoying a meal that would do justice to any first-rate dining establishment.
Whether you choose an outing accompanied by a great meal- like our scrumptious " brunch " outing, " Souper à la Brunante " outing, " Petit Plaisir Gourmand " outing or the afternoon jaunt filled with tasty treats, the adventure itself is really delicious!
Info: URL: http://www.orfordexpress.com/en/home.htm (Added: 16-Dec-2016)
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