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Preserving our Past For the Future

Preserving our Past For the Future. NRM Formed in 1997 Charitable status in 2007 Incorporated 2010 Looked at various locations around Niagara Struck a deal with property owner in Fort Erie in 2010.

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Preserving our Past For the Future

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  1. Preserving our Past For the Future

  2. NRM Formed in 1997 • Charitable status in 2007 • Incorporated 2010 • Looked at various locations around Niagara • Struck a deal with property owner in Fort Erie in 2010

  3. The Niagara Railway Museum currently owns 20 pieces of railway equipment, 6th largest in Ontario. HEPC 1953 Plymouth MDT40T Diesel HEPC 0-4-0ST Steam locomotive #46 HEPC Electric Locomotive #E-7 3 ex-CP Rail 40’ boxcars 1904 Grand Trunk wood caboose

  4. All equipment is historic to Niagara Steam & electric locomotives both used during Queenston-Chippawa Project

  5. All equipment is historic to Niagara Steam & electric locomotives both used during Queenston-Chippawa Project • Plymouth diesel used during construction of Sir Adam Beck GS #2 • 3 locomotives from historic Niagara power projects

  6. Niagara Railway Museum also owns 3 ex-CP Rail 40ft boxcars and a 1904 Grand Trunk wood caboose Other equipment includes track maintenance equipment

  7. Niagara Railway Museum also owns 3 ex-CP Rail 40ft boxcars and a 1904 Grand Trunk wood caboose Other equipment includes track maintenance equipment A Whiting 2TMA Trackmobile (for moving cars around industrial areas) is also in the collection NRM also plans to add other equipment, including a passenger car and snow plow

  8. CNR Diesel shop closed Sept. 1989 • Current owner purchased mid 90’s

  9. CNR Diesel shop closed Sept. 1989 • Current owner purchased mid 90’s • Vandalised and damaged over the years • NRM has already started site clean up removing brush and debris

  10. CNR Diesel shop closed Sept. 1989 • Current owner purchased mid 90’s • Vandalised and damaged over the years • NRM has already started site clean up removing brush and debris • Building has been secured/sealed up • Talks held with Neighbourhood Planners

  11. CNR Diesel shop closed Sept. 1989 • Current owner purchased mid 90’s • Vandalised and damaged over the years • NRM has already started site clean up removing brush and debris • Building has been secured/sealed up • Talks held with Neighbourhood Planners • Building inspector through site • Rebuilding the shop would preserve a part of Niagara’s Railway history

  12. 1 3 2 Phase 1 is the diesel shop, phase 2 will be the remaining roundhouse shop, and Phase 3 is the turntable/roundhouse area.

  13. NRM plan fits in with Towns Bridgeburg Revitalization plan Rebuild the CNR diesel shop into a Railway Museum, showcasing the Railway Heritage of the entire Niagara Region

  14. NRM plan fits in with Towns Bridgeburg Revitalization plan Rebuild the CNR diesel shop into a Railway Museum, showcasing the Railway Heritage of the entire Niagara Region NRM members have already cleaned out junk inside, to make it safe for volunteers, and to help curb vandalism.

  15. 140ft of track has been constructed to allow equipment into the shop

  16. 140ft of track has been constructed to allow equipment into the shop • Already gaining support and new members • NRM already aggressively promotes the Museum

  17. 140ft of track has been constructed to allow equipment into the shop • Already gaining support and new members • NRM already aggressively promotes the Museum • Many Towns/Cities in North America have 2 Railway Museums • The NRM and the 6218 display promote different aspects of Niagara’s Railway history

  18. NRM plans to bring an operating steam engine in for special events

  19. NRM plans to bring an operating steam engine in for special events • Fort Erie is the only location in Niagara with a former railway facility • NRM is looking for Town support

  20. NRM plans to bring an operating steam engine in for special events • Fort Erie is the only location in Niagara with a former railway facility • NRM is looking for Town support • 3 special events planned in 2010 – 2 open houses and a Christmas event • Official planned opening is 2011 • Equipment will start to arrive on site in June 2010

  21. Future plans could see the NRM operating short train rides over the CN Fort Erie South Spur to Garrison Rd.

  22. Future plans could see the NRM operating short train rides over the CN Fort Erie South Spur to Garrison Rd. • NRM would put on 1 large railway show each year • Special events would be held on certain holidays throughout the year

  23. The Museum would help to bring visitors into Fort Erie and could become another great attraction

  24. The Museum would help to bring visitors into Fort Erie and could become another great attraction • I thank you for allowing me to talk tonight. The NRM hopes you will support us on this project, and allow us to proceed with our plans

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