Port Stanley Terminal Rail
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Cargoman
N 42° 39.899 W 081° 12.888
17T E 482397 N 4723635
This is a Port Stanley to St. Thomas Tourist Train.
Waymark Code: WM1ZPT
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 08/10/2007
Views: 75
Passengers can board the train in Port Stanley, and ride the train to St. Thomas, stopping at Union Station along the way. The Port Stanley Terminal Rail, (PSTR), started life as the London and Port Stanley Railway in 1856. Following passenger decline after the Second World War, and a washout of part of the line, the PSTR faded from existence until 1983, and officially became fully operational in 1996. This Railway offers a variety of different types of excursions which you can learn about from their website. Some examples, however include special Christmas trains, Halloween Trains, Murder Mystery Trains, as well as Birthday Rentals, to name but a few.
Engine Type: Diesel
Gauge of Railway: Standard Gage
Approximate Adult Fare: 12.00 (listed in local currency)
Approximate Child Fare: 7.00 (listed in local currency)
Type: Spur (out and back)
Length of Route: 15 kms
Dates of Operation: From: 03/18/2007 To: 12/30/2007
Frequency of departures: 3 times daily
Key Attractions:
Passengers on the PSTR can see many small trackside gardens which have been planted by the local populace especially for the enjoyment of the riders, as well as some old railway equipment of days gone by for all you railfans out there. Also, for the marine enthusiast, you can enjoy watching the many personal watercraft as you ride by the harbour, and the King George VI Lift Bridge, which is quite close to the station.
Does this Scenic Railroad Provide: Brunch, Lunch or Dinner Trains?: yes
Railroad Website: [Web Link]
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Visit Instructions:Provide a picture of something with the train. Possible photos include the entertainment on board the train, the train itself at any location along the route, a picture of the scenery with part of the train in view, the kids borrowing the engineer’s hat. Show us you had a good time visiting the train. If the train isn't running when you visit get a photo of one of the many railway related items that can be found in locations like this.