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At the Roundhouse with John C. Clarke
In 2010, the Toronto Railway Historical Association (TRHA) team interviewed John C. Clarke. Clarke worked as the locomotive shop foreman at the John Street Roundhouse in the 1970s. As a…
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Thank You Volunteers
Thank you volunteers! The museum remains temporarily closed, but you can still find us online through our social media accounts. Keep reading to take a peek at what our volunteers…
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Temporary Closure
Museum Closure Temporary closure announcement: Effective November 23, the Toronto Railway Museum is temporarily closed until further notice in accordance with the Ontario Chief Medical Officer of Health. The health and…
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Toronto’s Railways At War
The 48th Highlanders at Don Station Canada’s railways were an essential part of the war effort during both World Wars. Keep reading to delve into Don Station’s connection to the…
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Celebrating the John Street Roundhouse
This month marks the John Street Roundhouse’s anniversary – an occasion we like to celebrate every year! Keep reading to discover the story of the unique National Historic Site the…
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Guest Blog: A Short History of VIA Rail
Today, summer staff member Mitchell talks about passenger rail in Canada. Many people who come to the museum love to see our exhibit on the Canadian. Often, many of the…
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Article: Model railroading during COVID-19
Last month, the Globe & Mail featured an article by TRM Volunteer Jason Shron. He discussed the unexpected positives of the pandemic for model railroading. The full article is available…