North America Railway Hall of Fame

The North America Railway Hall of Fame occupies the second floor of Canada Southern Railway Station and features exhibits about railway transportation development across the continent. The collections document the origins and evolution of railroad technology and its impact on North American society and commerce.

The institution was founded in 1996 and opened to the public in 2013 to preserve the railway heritage of St. Thomas. The city was recognized as Canada's railway center and played a central role in developing the continental rail network.

The museum honors railway contributors through regular induction ceremonies, recognizing individuals, innovations, structures, and technical achievements that shaped North American transportation.

The building contains three different halls that visitors can explore and that also serve as rental spaces for events and celebrations. The layout is flexible, allowing the spaces to function both as a museum and as an event venue throughout the year.

Among the inducted honorees is the Jordan Spreader, a specialized railway equipment that revolutionized track maintenance operations by improving clearing and ditching procedures. The device demonstrates how small technical innovations had major impacts on daily railroad work.

Location: Ontario

Inception: 2005

Website: http://narhf.org

GPS coordinates: 42.77810,-81.18610

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:05