The Alberta Railway Museum

Yesterday was a landmark day at the museum. Thanks to a dedicated crew of volunteers the collection was re-organized to bring two restored cars into the display area.

Combine 7379 and the NAR Engineering Car were moved from Dunvegan Shop into the main area. The Engineering car is located just behind 73 and the Combine is on the track just north of Calder Shop. Phil Harris, Barry Collis and Hans Huizinga were instrumental in getting these cars finished and outside.

In their place: AGW Combine, CN Refrigerator Car (wood) were put inside the shop and the Jordan Spreader sits just outside the south bay of Dunvegan Shop, in front of 73.

This move required the combined efforts of Terry Wolfe, Brad Rae, Jim Sexsmith, Ted VanGunst, Dennis Pringle, Don Weymouth and Hans Huizinga.

This accomplishment is very rewarding for those involved and the heritage railway movement is strengthened by such focus and energy.

Congratulations!

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Due to some unexpected mechanical difficulties, we will not be operating trains for the balance of the season.

The museum is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ON WEEKENDS ONLY from Victoria Day (the Monday on or before May 24) each year to Labour Day - the first Monday in September.

When you visit the museum be prepared to do a lot of walking and climbing stairs

During the summer season, speeder cars (track motor cars) run ON WEEKENDS, offering passenger rides. Self-guided tours of the museum are available, using a grounds map and a guide book. These tours can last approximately 90 minutes.

Located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, the Alberta Railway Museum (ARM) is an outdoor display of railway equipment and buildings. The main emphasis is on cars and locomotives from the Canadian National Railways (CNR), Northern Alberta Railways (NAR) and industrial and short line railways.

We have a gift shop which sells souvenirs, snacks and beverages. For all purchases, we can accept debit cards, Visa and MasterCard.

We regret that not all of the museum's grounds and collection are wheelchair accessible. Baby and child strollers are not recommended for touring the site. Plan to bring a carrier.

The museum is operated by the Alberta Pioneer Railway Association. For membership information, click here.

If you have questions or need more information (click here to send an email) or you can reach us during the season by phone at (780) 472-6229, Herb Dixon's cell phone (780) 718-0299 or send us a fax at (780) 968-0167.

Our mailing address is:

Alberta Railway Museum
Box 70014 LRPO
Edmonton, AB, Canada T5C 3R6

Please do not send mail to our street address. We do not receive mail there.