Tracks Installed to the Handcar Shed
Recently Accurate Railroad Construction Ltd. of Toronto recently installed tracks to the handcar shed. A big thanks goes out to Accurate for their great work and the wonderful donation of the tracks and installation.     More Dangerous Soil The removal of dangerous soil continued in mid-July as more "dangerous" soil was found underneath the Pedestrian Bridge and around the entrance to the station. As of July 24, 2010 the removal of the soil has been finished.    Where is the Water coming from??? The Caboose is Ready for Renovations July 4, 2010 This past week the caboose was taken off of the trailer it was on and lowered onto wooden blocks in preparation for efforts to restore it to its former glory. The restoration will begin sometime in July or August of 2010.   The Track is Being Re-installed November 28, 2009 This past month we have witnessed the construction in the train yard cease, and finally the beginning of the track's re-installation. Hopefully the tracks will be completely re-installed before the snow comes. We have added some images of the re-installed tracks so far. Check it out here.  Railcars return to the Palmerston Yard. October 20, 2009
   An abandoned CNR caboose has arrived at the Station. Extensive work will be required to return it to its working condition.
Funds raised at the Barn Dance Christmas show on November 12 will be directed to this project.
--- We are not alone!
October 6, 2009
  Major road reconstruction is underway along William Street; anyone hoping to visit the Station has been re-directed by signs above and below the Jane Street. Funding for this work was announced at the Station on August 30 -- see details below. ---
When was the Pedestrian Bridge Built?
October 6, 2009
  The historic plaque erected in 2003 states that the bridge was built by the Grand Trunk Railway in 1911. A recently located blueprint indicates that plans for the bridge were approved and signed off on December 2, 1911. Was the bridge under construction before approval??? Or.....
---- Update -- Western Track Base
October 6, 2009
  This photo of the flooded track was taken this morning at 10:00am. By 1:00pm drainage furrows had been dug, and the water level was dropping. We hope that this will be a satisfactory solution to the flooding issue, and that our track will finally be re-installed. ------
Weather Stalls Storm Water Management Project September 30, 2009
  Recent heavy rains have brought activity to a halt. Water has accumulated, and the laying of track cannot resume until drainage issues are resolved. Check back for updates. ---- More Pages Added September 6, 2009 We have added some more pages of Interesting Things and a few History of.. section. So if you would like some information on the Palmerston Brewery, or the Palmerston Pork Packing Co. be sure to check it out. Or if you are in the mood to peruse some 1933 advertisements for an edition of the Saturday Evening Post, or discover a very talented railway inspired artist, check out the Interesting Things page. Tomorrow (Monday, September 7th) will be our last day open for the season. So if you have a chance, be sure to stop in and check out our displays. Even though the museum will be closed until next summer, we will still be updating our website with more Interesting Things, and Histories. We will also be keeping this section (News and Events) updated to let you know what is happening during the off season. We will also be hosting a few fundraiser events, which can be found here. 2009 Terry Fox Run
 August 30, 2009 On Sunday September 13th, the Town of Minto will be holding their annual Terry Fox Run to raise money for cancer research. All registration will be occurring at the Palmerston Railway Heritage Museum. For more information on this and other Terry Fox Run events, please visit: www.terryfoxrun.ca ------- Palmerston Railway Heritage Museum Hosts Announcement ...
August 30, 2009
 Through funding provided by the Rural Economic Development Program, the Main Street Minto Revitalization Project will look for ways to draw new investments to the area over the next three years. A rural Downtown Revitalization Summit will be held in 2010 to discuss ways to enhance the downtowns of Minto and foster economic development.  The goal of the  As John Wilkinson said, "This much needed project will help beautify the downtown areas of Clifford, harriston and Palmerston, bringing new investment and retail opportunities to Minto. Renewing interest in our downtown areas will contribute to our local economy, create new jobs and make us even prouder to call Minto home." News and Events Archive |
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