port stanley terminal rail

port stanley terminal rail印象

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  YJL1001

  An enjoyable ride in an older train set, slow enough to give you time to enjoy the scenic view and appreciate the work involved in the construction of the railroad track. Courteous and knowlegeable staff (volunteers). Old railroad cars were interesting.

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  MMSmillie

  Volunteers in Port Stanley are passionate to keep their little railway entertaining visitors to the community. We had a relaxing hour ride and enjoyed watching the families on the train. The volunteers work hard to engage everyone and make the trip a fun one.

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  759alexisj

  The train was prompt in leaving. Being fascinated with all things mechanical, my husband was intrigues with the gigantic snow plow train car which open to explore.

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  doryj2013

  What a great little feature in a great little town.We took the train ride and enjoyed every minute.

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  perkinsw

  We took our grandchildren down to Port Stanley this morning to ride the Port Stanley Terminal Railway 11:00 AM excursion. The railway operates through the summer on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM and 2:30 PM. The Saturday trips are longer than the rides the other three days. They go all the way to St. Thomas in front of Parkside Collegiate and back to the terminal by the King George VI lift bridge in Port Stanley. Our grandchildren had never before seen a lift bridge so it was actually a "throw in" bonus for them. At about the half way mark, the train stopped at the former Whytes Station and we got off to explore some "rolling stock" including a front mount snow plow and a wooden red caboose.The engineer was dressed in traditional classic striped cotton train engineer's coveralls. The conductor, also dressed in period garb, kept a running commentary of the history of the line and its ties to the former London and Port Stanley Railway line. Sometime in the mid 1950's,I recall riding on this line with my grandparents for a day at the Port Stanley beach. At this time, the engine was powered by electricity. This trip brought back some sweet memories.The cost was a little pricey ($15.00 for adults and $9:00 for children three and over). Younger children were free. Pricey? Yes! But their smiles and squeals of delight made it more than worthwhile. A gift shop was well stocked with toys, books and other things suitable for kids.We wound up our day with photos of the kids standing beside our engine named "Gordon".A great day we will remember when the winds and snows of February come calling to South Western Ontario.

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  TravelWithPrJim

  A team of dedicated volunteers squeezes as much fun into an hour train ride as possible. Running along the right-of-way of the former London and Port Stanley Railway, a little industrial switcher locomotive pulls a train of three or four former cabooses along Kettle creek, up the hill, across a couple of bridges, and through pretty farmland and forests to Whytes Park, where a small collection of old railway equipment is on display. A fifteen-minute or so break allows time to "tour" an old boxcar, a caboose, and an ancient snowplough. The day that we visited, a genial retiree provided a running commentary on the history of the line, the scenery we were seeing, and various anecdotes about the railway, some of which might be taken with a grain of salt.We rode out to Whytes in one of the open window cabooses, which formerly operated on Canadian National. The large open windows provided for great photo opportunities, but the seats were hard and somewhat uncomfortable wood. For the return trip, we settled into more comfy recycled school-bus seats in the enclosed caboose, which had run for many years on the Toronto, Hamilton, and Buffalo Railway. Parked near the station were two full-length passenger coaches, one set up as a dining car and the other as an entertainment car, along with a party caboose. I understand that this equipment is used for dinner theatre and other special excursions, plus is available for charter.The station itself is the original station, now offering a ticket counter plus a small museum, souvenir shop, and washrooms.All in all, a pleasant and easy-going ride through beautiful scenery.

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  NamutKwu

  Whether you are fans of old railways or not, this is a delightful way to spend a few hours especially with children. Follow the Kettle Creek Valley through residential backyards, over bridges, past Union Station and enjoy the air, the views and the running commentary which, invariably, is always laced with railroad humour. The train ride should be a highlight for any visitor or regional resident in, or to, SW Ontario.

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  b12shots

  Great staff and a fun trip with souvenirs to buy as well. $15 per adult a reasonable price for a fun time on the train.

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  leer850

  Summer is when you have tourists... you were closed the whole time we visited Port Stanley in August. Seems things close down and slow down in late August... you want people to visit, then be available.

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  Pdot67

  It was a nice relaxing ride on the rails. The staff was polite, and friendly.Somthing to do on a nice day in port stanley.