| Record #: NIA3573 |
Last Modified: 24 Apr 2013 |
Last Full Update: 24 Apr 2013 |
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| Description & Services |
| Areas Served | Niagara Region |
| Description | A railroad museum featuring the Canadian National Steam Locomotive 6218 and the historic Ridgeway and B-1 station buildings. Visitors can inspect the locomotive and tour the companion caboose. There is a gift shop on site, and reference library of railroad books, manuals, guides, timetables and magazines. |
| Hours | Mon-Sun 9 am-5 pm |
| Dates | Victoria Day-Labour Day |
| Eligibility | All |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Admission - donation |
| Contact Information |
| Address & Map | |
| Located In Community | Fort Erie |
| Intersection | Oakes Park and Central Ave, near Gilmore Rd |
| Mailing Address | PO Box 339 Ridgeway, ON L0S 1N0 |
| Office Phone | 905-894-5322 |
| Fax | Administrative Office 905-894-6851 |
| E-Mail | museum@forterie.on.ca |
| Website | www.museum.forterie.ca |
| Primary Executive | Jane Davies, Administrator/Curator; Phone: (Business) 905-894-5322; Email: jdavies@forterie.on.ca |
| Accessibility | Partially Accessible |
| Other Details |
| Service Level | (50) Non Profit |
| Established | 1973 |
| Subjects |
| Subjects | History ; Museums ; Trains |
| Broader Terms | Cultural facilities ; Education ; Fields of study ; Social sciences ; Vehicles |