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Canadian Pacific Caboose 436994 and Locomotive 6167Digital Doors Open Guelph

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  • Kid-friendly
Canadian Pacific Caboose 436994 and Locomotive 6167

Built in 1941, this wooden-body caboose served the Canadian Pacific Railway for more than 40 years. For the past 23 years, it has been restored by the Guelph Historical Railway Association and is now a railway museum on wheels, reflecting the glory days of the mid-20th century. Locomotive 6167, built in 1940, was used as a passenger and freight train.

Built in the 1920s and rebuilt in 1941, this wooden-body caboose served the Canadian Pacific Railway for more than 60 years. For the past 23 years, it has been — and continues to be — beautifully restored by members of the Guelph Historical Railway Association. Inside is now a railway museum on wheels, reflecting the glory days of railroading in the mid-20th century. As part of Digital Doors Open, watch the video below to learn more about this fascinating site.

Contact info

On the tracks near John Galt Park
Guelph, Ontario

https://www.ghra.ca

Architecture

Year built: Caboose (1920s); locomotive 6167 (1940)
Building type:MuseumTransportation
Architect: Canadian Pacific Railway

Dates/hours open

Apr 29, 10:00am - Apr 29, 04:00pm

Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.