York–Durham Heritage Railway

The York-Durham Heritage Railway is a historic railway line running through Ontario landscapes that offers train journeys with vintage locomotives and restored passenger cars between multiple stations. The trains travel their original routes and let visitors explore the region the way people did in earlier times.

The railway began service in 1868 as the Toronto and Nipissing Railway with narrow gauge tracks. The tracks were changed to standard gauge in 1882 to connect better with other railway lines.

Local volunteers and railway professionals work together to maintain this preserved railway and share stories about how Canadians traveled long ago. Their dedication keeps the trains running and helps visitors understand transportation from a different era.

Train services run from June through October with departures scheduled on weekends, and advance booking is needed for special seasonal events. Check conditions ahead of your visit and reserve your spot in advance, especially if you want to catch particular seasonal journeys.

The railway operates an Alco RS-11 diesel locomotive from 1956 that logged thousands of miles under heavy loads during its working years. This sturdy machine is a reminder of how dependable diesel engines were in that era.