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| Miniature Train @Richmond Hill Live Steamers |
In the forests of York Region lies a hidden gem—the Richmond
Hill Live Steamers. We checked out the wonderful collection of privately owned
miniature trains which people can actually ride on!
Steam-train enthusiasts established this non-profit
live-steam club dedicated to building and operating scale model steam, electric
and diesel locomotives. The club is situated in about 4 acres filled with trees
where the train tracks travel through trees and over bridges.
The fam and I rode beautiful mini-trains with engines powered
by steam generated by burning coal. How cool is that?!
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| Steam generated from burning coal, Miniature Trains @Richmond Hill Live Steamers |
Some are battery powered
electric engines and can pull several children or two or three adults. They
also have a bigger train which can pull about 20 people.
It was a fun ride, with conductors in overalls and caps. As
we went through the trees, it was very peaceful—like having your own private
train ride in the forest. And it was quite private, with the next train far
behind, leaving us to our thoughts with just the hum of the engine and the
gentle vibration of the tracks. A whistle would blow now and then.
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| Through the forest--riding the miniature train @Richmond Hill Live Steamers |
It was a short ride compared to the long line up, quite
reminiscent of amusement parks. It was great, nonetheless. As it is a club, they
are only open for an occasional event now and then.
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