Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario

Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario Housed in a Canadian Northern station, RMEO protects and promotes the history of railways in Ontario.

Railways were the key to the economic and social development of Eastern Ontario. The advent of the railway transformed Eastern Ontario from a countryside of pine and hardwood forests into bustling communities of commerce, industry, and resource exploration. Railway development peaked in the early 20th century and began a slow steady decline to this day. The Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario aims t

o preserve the unique and expansive railway history of the area. The Museum is housed in the 1912 Canadian Northern Railway (CNoR) Station, is a designated National Historic Site. The station features a fully-restored and operational telegraph office which is connected to Nolans flag station by telegraph and dispatcher's phone. Our waiting room features two wooden benches/lights which once graced the waiting room of the former Ottawa Union Station across from the Chateau Laurier Hotel. Situated on an 11 acre site that features, in addition to the CNoR Station, the CNoR Roadmaster's house, the Nolan's Corners Flag Station. The collection of rolling stock includes a CNoR Steam Locomotive, a first generation operational MLW-Alco S3 Diesel Electric Locomotive, an operational Brookville industrial locomotive, operational hand cars,
CPR Business Car 23, operational trackmobile that once served the Hershey plant, an 1899 Wagner CNR Dining Car, Boxcars, CASCO tank car, Passenger Coaches, a Dental Car, 6 Cabooses (spanning 100 years), and a 1935 CN Snowplow. Several pieces of rolling stock, including an RPO, coaches and cabooses are undergoing stabilization. Located in Smiths Falls, ON the Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario is operated by the Smiths Falls Railway Museum Corporation.

🚋✨ Ottawa’s historic Streetcar 696 has officially arrived at the Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario!After more than 20 ye...
05/28/2026

🚋✨ Ottawa’s historic Streetcar 696 has officially arrived at the Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario!

After more than 20 years of restoration work by an incredible team of volunteers, this 109-year-old streetcar has found its new permanent home in Smiths Falls. Their dedication and craftsmanship have helped preserve an important piece of Ottawa’s transportation history for future generations.

Originally built in Ottawa, Streetcar 696 represents the era when electric streetcars connected communities and shaped daily life across the capital.

Restoration work will continue at the museum alongside many of the original volunteers, with the long-term goal of eventually offering rides to visitors.

We are honoured to help preserve and share this remarkable piece of history with the public. Come visit Streetcar 696 now on display at the museum!

Photos: Chris Uhlig



🚋✨ Le tramway historique no 696 d’Ottawa est officiellement arrivé au Musée ferroviaire de l’Est de l’Ontario!

Après plus de 20 ans de restauration par une incroyable équipe de bénévoles, ce tramway vieux de 109 ans a trouvé sa nouvelle demeure permanente à Smiths Falls. Leur passion et leur savoir-faire ont permis de préserver une importante pièce de l’histoire du transport en commun d’Ottawa pour les générations futures.

Construit à Ottawa, le tramway 696 représente l’époque où les tramways électriques reliaient les communautés et faisaient partie du quotidien de la capitale.

Les travaux de restauration se poursuivront au musée avec plusieurs des bénévoles d’origine, avec l’objectif éventuel d’offrir des promenades aux visiteurs.

Nous sommes fiers de préserver et de partager cette remarquable pièce d’histoire avec le public. Venez découvrir le tramway 696 maintenant exposé au musée!

Photos: Chris Uhlig

We’re thrilled to announce that, thanks to funding through the Government of Ontario's EASE Grant, the Railway Museum of...
05/26/2026

We’re thrilled to announce that, thanks to funding through the Government of Ontario's EASE Grant, the Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario has paved our parking lot and added accessible parking spaces.

This important project transformed one of the first barriers visitors with mobility challenges encountered when arriving at the museum, our gravel parking lot, into a safer, smoother, barrier-free entrance that supports greater independence and accessibility for all.

This priority was identified through our Accessibility Audit completed in partnership with the Town of Smiths Falls Accessibility Advisory Committee and became a key action in our Accessibility Strategic Plan. We’re incredibly proud to check this important project off the list and take another meaningful step toward making the museum more welcoming and inclusive for everyone.

The EASE Grant supports projects that improve accessibility and help older adults and people with disabilities live more active, healthy, safe, and socially connected lives—and we’re honoured to be part of that mission.

Thanks to Chris Uhlig for the photos of our RMEO team!

Celebrate Father’s Day at the RMEO June 21st, where horsepower meets history! Explore vintage WWII-era vehicles from the...
05/21/2026

Celebrate Father’s Day at the RMEO June 21st, where horsepower meets history!

Explore vintage WWII-era vehicles from the Swords and Ploughshares Museum, check out classic cars, enjoy lawn games and hot dogs, and witness an incredible strongman challenge as a local competitor attempts to pull a real train car!

Tickets available on Eventbrite!

In the fall of 2025, Charls Gendron, with assistance from Sandy and Gilbert, took on the huge project of repairing the b...
05/18/2026

In the fall of 2025, Charls Gendron, with assistance from Sandy and Gilbert, took on the huge project of repairing the body and repainting Canadian Pacific locomotive 6591. With the return of warm weather, painting has resumed under Charls’s skillful hand. Today the last of the burgundy paint was applied. Yellow and black details are next in line.

The Railway Museum relies on volunteers for a variety of projects. There is probably a project that interests you from tour leading to gardening to painting and to construction. Please contact the Railway Museum. Welcome aboard!


À l'automne 2025, Charls Gendron, avec l'aide de Sandy et Gilbert, s'est attelé à l'immense projet de réparation et de remise en peinture de la locomotive 6591 du Canadien Pacifique. Avec le retour du beau temps, les travaux de peinture ont repris sous la main experte de Charls. Aujourd'hui, la dernière couche de peinture bourgogne a été appliquée. Les détails jaunes et noirs seront les prochains sur la liste.

Le Musée ferroviaire compte sur des bénévoles pour divers projets. Que vous souhaitiez guider les visiteurs, jardiner, peindre ou construire, il y en a sûrement un qui vous intéresse. N'hésitez pas à contacter le Musée ferroviaire. Bienvenue à bord !

The Railway Museum will be open for visitors all this week. Paving begins on Tuesday. The parking lot will be closed for...
05/18/2026

The Railway Museum will be open for visitors all this week. Paving begins on Tuesday. The parking lot will be closed for a few days. We have an alternative parking place for guests. If you drive by the William Street gate and you see work in progress or the gates are closed, you are encouraged to park at the end of Church St. opposite the J. Quattrocchi Company (now HK Food Services) building, and enter by the pedestrian gate on Church Street. Once you are on the museum grounds, please proceed to the station to purchase your admission tickets.


De grands changements sont à venir au Musée ferroviaire de l'Est de l'Ontario ! Dans le cadre de notre engagement continu à améliorer l'accessibilité pour tous nos visiteurs, nous faisons asphalter notre stationnement.

Le Musée ferroviaire sera ouvert aux visiteurs toute la semaine. Les travaux d'asphaltage débuteront mardi. Le stationnement sera fermé pendant quelques jours. Un autre stationnement est prévu pour les visiteurs. Si vous passez devant l'entrée de la rue William et que vous constatez des travaux en cours ou que les portes sont fermées, nous vous encourageons à vous garer au bout de la rue Church, en face de l'édifice de la J. Quattrocchi Company (maintenant HK Food Services), et à entrer par le portillon piétonnier de la rue Church. Une fois sur le site du musée, veuillez vous rendre à la gare pour acheter vos billets d'entrée.

Big changes are coming to the RMEO! Over the course of the next week, While we’re having our parking lot paved, Visitors...
05/13/2026

Big changes are coming to the RMEO!

Over the course of the next week, While we’re having our parking lot paved, Visitors are encouraged to park at the end of Church St. by Quattrocci’s shipping Co.

This recently found family photo of steam locomotive 1112 is pictured at the Canadian Railway Museum (now Exporail) in D...
05/08/2026

This recently found family photo of steam locomotive 1112 is pictured at the Canadian Railway Museum (now Exporail) in Delson, south of Montreal. The date on the photo is marked April 25, 1966. If you look carefully you will see a 9 year old visitor on the stairs by the cab.

Locomotive 1112, now a featured attraction of the Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario, was painted in 2023/2024 by that same visitor. Volunteer Brian has a long association with 1112.

If you are attending the “Clear Out the Attic Sale” on Saturday, May 9 from 10-3, be sure to visit locomotive 1112.


Cette photo de famille récemment retrouvée, représentant la locomotive à vapeur 1112, est exposée au Musée ferroviaire canadien (aujourd'hui Exporail) à Delson, au sud de Montréal. La date inscrite sur la photo est le 25 avril 1966. En regardant attentivement, on peut apercevoir un visiteur de 9 ans sur les marches près de la cabine.

La locomotive 1112, désormais une attraction phare du Musée ferroviaire de l'Est de l'Ontario, a été repeinte en 2023-2024 par ce même visiteur. Le bénévole Brian entretient une relation privilégiée avec la 1112 depuis longtemps.

Si vous participez Ă  la vente de liquidation du grenier le samedi 9 mai de 10 h Ă  15 h, ne manquez pas d'aller admirer la locomotive 1112.

Finish the school year on a high note! Book your class field trip to the RMEO and watch as history comes to life before ...
05/06/2026

Finish the school year on a high note! Book your class field trip to the RMEO and watch as history comes to life before your eyes!

In between train rides in a real caboose, students will enjoy educational crafts with a telegrapher, explore the museum and its trains, and enjoy yummy snacks in the dining car.

Book today by calling (613) 283-5696 or send us an email at [email protected]

Looking for the perfect gift for Mom? 🌸Give her a day to remember at the RMEO!Enjoy a train ride in a vintage caboose, e...
05/06/2026

Looking for the perfect gift for Mom? 🌸
Give her a day to remember at the RMEO!

Enjoy a train ride in a vintage caboose, explore historic exhibits, and browse a local artist showcase. Build your own bouquet and capture beautiful moments with scenic backdrops!
With yard games, the Children’s STEAM Train, and plenty of family-friendly fun, it’s a thoughtful experience she’ll truly enjoy.

Tickets are available through our website, Eventbrite, or the link below!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mothers-day-train-rides-at-rmeo-tickets-1985449702507?aff=oddtdtcreator

90 William Street West, Smiths Falls
Sunday May 10th, 10am-4pm

Address

90 William Street West, PO Box 962
Smiths Falls, ON
K7A5A5

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

613 283 5696

Website

https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/137056?qrcode=1

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