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Operating on some of the tracks and roadbeds of one of Ontario's oldest railways, this train line was originally designed to reduce the traffic along the old plank road which connected Port Stanely to London, Ontario. The project was started in 1853 and the first train to reach Port Stanley was a passenger train on July 5th 1856.
In 1913, Sir Adam Beck, who was a pioneer and promoter of Hydro electricity, and who was the Mayor of the London at that time, on behalf of the city of London, rebuilt the line into a more modern high speed electric line.
These modern, smoke free electric trains tempted tourists to visit Port Stanley - where they swim in Lake Erie and at the bath house (bathing suits could be rented!).
Tourists could dine at the railroad owned L & PS cafeteria, and dance to the big-band sound of Guy Lombardo, Louis Armstrong, Benny Goodman and others, at the Stork Club. For many tourists today, the Port Stanley Railroad is one of the high-lights of their visit to the village - young and old alike are delighted with the old trains, which now run north to St Thomas, through the pretty countryside.
The carrages on the regular rides are former cabooses that have been converted into both open and closed cars - happily, the closed coaches are heated in cool weather. The 2010 Port Stanley Railroad season opened with "Stanley the Bear" on Saturday March 20th, 21st & 28th at 1:30 & 3:00 pm, and began at 1:30 pm from the Train Station in Port Stanley. At Easter there was an "Easter Egg Hunt Train" on April 2nd, 3rd & 4th 2010, when the train departed at 12:00, 1:30 & 3:00 p.m. Enjoy the entertainment as the train travels from and returns to the Port Stanley station. Catered dinner in the diner is at 6:00 pm, and the Train ride and entertainment at 7:00 pm. There are also a series of "Murder Mystery" evenings throughout the summer and fall, starting on Saturday July 31st 2010. you may call for more information 519-782-3730 toll free 1-877-244-4478
Port Stanley Railroad
Village of Port Stanley
Nearby Villages - Sparta
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