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Canadian Railway Museum

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10 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Canadian Railway Museum (Exporail)

    Welcome to Exporail, the Canadian Railway Museum, situated here in Saint-Constant, Quebec, just an easy drive from Montreal. As you arrive, note the sheer scale of the grounds. …

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  2. 2The Angus Exhibit Pavilion

    We begin our journey in the architectural heart of the museum: the Angus Exhibit Pavilion. The museum underwent a massive, transformative expansion in the 2000s when this beautifully designed building was opened. …

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  3. 3The Waddon Engine: A Storybook Inspiration

    Venture now to the outdoor shed to behold one of the museum's most universally beloved artifacts, especially for visiting families. This is the Waddon train engine, a rare A1X class locomotive. …

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  4. 4The Dominion of Canada: A Transatlantic Treasure

    Prepare to be astounded, for we now stand before a true aristocrat of the rails: the magnificent 'Dominion of Canada'. This is an LNER A4 class locomotive, a masterpiece of British engineering completed in May of 1937. …

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  5. 5The Royal Hudson and the Golden Age of Travel

    Turning our attention to domestic royalty, we encounter Canadian Pacific's engine number 2850, known affectionately as the Royal Hudson. This steam locomotive is legendary within Canadian history. …

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  6. 6Battling the Canadian Winter: The Rotary Snow Plow

    We now shift from elegance to raw, unadulterated power. Before you sits an imposing, almost fearsome piece of equipment: the rotary snow plow. …

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  7. 7Streetcars and the Cobblestone Era

    Tucked into a specially designed section of the pavilion, we find a wonderful tribute to urban transit: the streetcar collection. The curators at Exporail have gone above and beyond merely parking these vehicles on concrete. …

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  8. 8The Miniature World: Model Trains

    No railway museum is complete without paying homage to the enthusiasts who recreate these massive machines in miniature. Stepping into the model train room reveals a sprawling, intricate layout that demands meticulous attention. …

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  9. 9The Environmental Balance

    As we head outside toward the miniature train ride—a beloved, two-dollar journey that loops over bridges and through tunnels around the museum grounds—it is a fitting moment to ponder the broader impact of what we have seen…

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  10. 10Canadian Railway Museum (Exporail)

    Our deep dive into Exporail comes to a close. We have covered immense ground today, physically walking the expansive pavilions and mentally traveling through over a century of Canadian history. …

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What is Canadian Railway Museum?

Canadian Railway Museum is a place in 생콩스탕 with 10 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
Location생콩스탕
TypeHeritage
Story sections10
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates45.3750, -73.5642
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