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Train rides for young and young at heart- Windsor's best kept secret

Miniature trains built, maintained and driven by the members of the Trecothic Creek & Windsor Railway offer railway thrills for all ages

Miniature trains built, maintained and driven by the members of the Trecothic Creek & Windsor Railway offer railway thrills for all ages

Published on July 28, 2010
The Register/Advertiser
Published on July 25, 2010
Topics :
Windsor Railway , Atlantic Model Engineering Society , Windsor , Windsor Industrial Park

Welcome to the Trecothic Creek and Windsor Railway, a miniature passenger-carrying railroad in the middle of Windsor

Inspired by members of the Atlantic Model Engineering Society, the Trecothic Creek & Windsor Railway offers free miniature train rides to rail buffs young and old.

Built to a 1:8 scales by society members, the trains are replicas of the real thing, including a fleet of steam locomotives. Passengers enjoy rolling along a half-mile loop through a park-like setting.

The trains may be tiny but the sense of fun is larger than life: “the swaying with the car as it rolls along the track, the sense of smell...a deep breath often smells of coal smoke, or the food on the barbecue, or the fresh air.”

Depending on traffic on the line, the number of passengers, and the train you’re on, a full loop of the line can take anywhere from 5-10 minutes. Repeat rides are encouraged.

Located on Centennial Drive in the Windsor Industrial Park, Threcothic Creek is hidden away from the hustle and bustle and offers full picnic facilities and washroom facilities. A barbecue is available for rentals on public running days, as well as private bookings.

On-site parking is provided, and one of the societies cheerful gatekeepers will be happy to show you where to leave your vehicle.  Admission is by donation.

For scheduling and booking information, visit www.trecothiccreektrains.org

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    Tom Foolry
    - May 14, 2012 at 16:59:34

    Haha, that is so cool! I didn't even know that they made tiny train rides like that anymore! I think it's now going to be one of my life goals to take my kids to one of these, cause it looks like they are tons of fun! http://scenicrailexcursions.com

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