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Lake Huron The Daytripper Bring The Family To Mackie's On the beach in Port Stanley Since 1911 Weekends Only (WHEN PERMITTED) Try our famous homemade french fries, our own special sauce & delicious Orangeade! Cont’d from page 41 In the early days, the first task of the volunteers was finding the track. No trains had traveled to Port Stanley for over seven years. Trees, weeds and mud buried the right of way, and road crossings were paved over. The formidable task of reopening the line began with all the legal hurdles to be overcome adding to the problems. These people would not give up and the first train rides ran in 1983. By 1985 the railway’s volunteers had rebuilt the washout at Union for a fraction of the cost estimated by CNR. It was then possible to open the remaining section of the line. However, many more hurdles had to be overcome before this could be done. It would take two more years before the PSTR would receive a Provincial railway charter, the first Ontario Railway Act since 1927. In 1988 the PSTR purchased the entire seven miles of property from St. Thomas Parkside to Port Stanley. Two more years of work, meetings and hearings remained before the PSTR would be allowed to operate over the entire line. Several operating restrictions lasted until the passing of the Ontario Shortline www.PSTR.on.ca Port Stanley Terminal Rail Special Event Trains Pumpkin Patch & Train Ride: October 16 & 17 • 111 am, 1 pm & 3 pm Santa Treats Train Ride: 11 am, 1 pm & 3 pm Check Website for Complete 2021 Schedule: www.pstr.on.ca Book Online to reserve seats • Info. & Tickets call: 519-782-3730 A Landmark for Visitors since 1948! • Sundaes • Shakes • Cones • Splits • Ice Cream Cakes Over 40 Flavours! See our website for Fall hours. shawsicecream.com • Hwy.#4, Between St.Thomas & Port Stanley Daytripping to PORT STANLEY & SPARTA VILLAGE SINCE 1911 519-782-4390 Railways Act in December of 1995. Starting in January of 1996 the PSTR could drop the practice of having to stop at each road crossing and flagging the train across. Also changed at this time were the restricted hours of operation. PSTR could now operate after sunset. There have been many changes over the years, both on and off the property. Although the PSTR is a company owned by shareholders, the contributions of the volunteers must not be underestimated. Without the knowledge and work of these people the trains would not run. All revenue generated from ticket sales has been used to pay taxes and insurance, repair track, purchase and upgrade equipment. Other costs include fuel, advertising, telephone, student wages and benefits, etc. The two stations, Port Stanley and Union, which were in derelict condition when the line was taken over have been Storefront Open Daily 10-5 294 Bridge St. Port Stanley • 226-658-6000 www.jamesstreethomedecor.com improved at no little time and expense. The Port Stanley Station now has central air conditioning for the customers and staff’s comfort. Station agents are often part time summer students and souvenir sales help maintain these historic buildings. Except for the busy summer months trains are operated by volunteer crews who must undergo testing and pass rules tests developed by PSTR based on the Federal Railway operating codes. Over the years many people have volunteered their help in running the trains. PSTR is always on the lookout for new volunteers to help run the trains and perform other work. The experience can be a rewarding ELGIN COUNTY ONTARIO SHOP NY LOCAL Heritage Centre SEPTEMBER 11th through DECEMBER 23rd, 2021 My Story, My Tattoo 460 Sunset Drive, ST. THOMAS 519-631-1460 ext. 193 Open Tuesday to Saturday 10-4 223A Colborne St. PORT STANLEY Open 7 Days A Week ek 300 Arsan Spices Cookware Shun Knives Gourmet Foods Cooking Classes YOUR HOLIDAY FOODIE HEADQUARTERS 519-782-7800 • peppertreespice.com one with the chance to learn new skills. In its years of operation, PSTR has carried thousands of passengers on the many trains safely. Over 400 departures take place each season carrying approximately 25,000 riders for the year. Many special charters also take place year round. The heaviest time is during June when many school trips come for a train ride. More recently the special “Entertainment Train” has been placed in service. Licensed by LLBO, this train is available for special parties almost any time. PSTR equipment has been upgraded and improved over the years. Most of the passenger equipment are converted cabooses, which have been rebuilt into special and unique open and closed cars suitable for use in all seasons. The “Little Red Caboose” is a former CN flat top caboose that has been improved to accommodate children’s birthday parties on the train. PSTR has over 30 pieces of rolling stock on the property and the work of conversion upgrades is continuing. Tourism is our business and we are the longest running tourist attraction in Elgin County! 32 stories of people and their amazing tattoos represented through a series of thought-provoking and colourful images. Audio Stations, videos and text panels enhance the photography. A travelling exhibit from the Wellington County Museum and Archives. www.elgincounty.ca/museum Latest Museum info on MI Page 46 Phobias… The fear of people is called anthropophobia Sept-Oct 2021
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