Waterloo Central Railway, Heritage railway in Waterloo, Canada.
Waterloo Central Railway operates passenger trains across Ontario countryside, connecting Waterloo with stops at St. Jacobs, the area's farmers' market, and Elmira using a former rail line. The route travels through rural landscapes where visitors board vintage equipment that runs several times per week depending on the season.
The Southern Ontario Locomotive Restoration Society received permission in 2007 to restart passenger trains on an abandoned rail line that once served the region. This revival brought vintage locomotives back to the tracks where they had not operated for many years.
The railway links local communities by carrying passengers through farmland and past villages where the sight of vintage trains remains part of the area's character. People gather at stations to board trains that connect Waterloo to St. Jacobs, a route that has become part of how visitors experience the region.
Service operates on different days throughout the year, running on select weekdays during warmer months and adding weekend departures as the season changes. Check ahead before planning a visit since the schedule shifts between spring, summer, and fall operations.
Volunteers maintain a workshop in St. Jacobs where they restore vintage locomotives, including two diesel models from the 1950s that power the trains. The restoration facility remains open to visitors who want to observe the hands-on work happening behind the scenes.
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