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Bringing History to Life! Heritage railway offering historic, family friendly passenger train rides!

10/10/2026

🍻🚂 Welcome aboard, Onkel Hans & Tante Frieda!
We were thrilled to have Onkel Hans and Tante Frieda ride the Waterloo Central Railway today as part of the Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest celebrations!
Nothing says Oktoberfest quite like great company, fall colours and a heritage train ride through Waterloo Region. 🍂🚂
Thanks for riding with us, and Prost! 🍻

10/09/2026

This photo was recently shared with us! 𝗗𝗼 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗽𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗪𝗖𝗥 𝟭𝟬𝟬𝟮 throughout the years?

This fascinating photo, was taken by John Freyseng in North Vancouver, BC, in May 1967, and shows MLW S-13 Pacific Great Eastern 1002 in its early working life.

Built by Montreal Locomotive Works in January 1959, No. 1002 was delivered to Pacific Great Eastern before continuing into the BC Rail era. It was renumbered 502 in 1987 and later went on to serve with Vancouver Wharves and Ontario Southland Railway.

In 2018, the locomotive made its way to WCR. Two years later, it was repainted in WCR’s CP-inspired Tuscan and grey and returned to its original 1002 road number.
Today, you know it as WCRX 1002.

We'd love to see any more photos that might be out there of WCRX 1002 in the comments!👇

10/08/2026

Different hands. Same dedication. 🚂

This photo from years past shows the late Don Broadbear, one of the founding members of SOLRS, working on Steam Locomotive No. 9 alongside another man whose identity is unknown.

Fast forward to today, and No. 9 is still surrounded by people committed to keeping steam alive. The reel transitions to members of WCR’s current Steam Team, with Andrew Webb in the cab, carrying that work forward.

The faces may change through the years, but the teamwork, knowledge and dedication behind No. 9 continue from one generation to the next.

Then and now. One locomotive. Generations of people keeping history moving.

10/06/2026

🚂 ONLY 5 MORE DAYS UNTIL THANKSGIVING STEAM WEEKEND! 🍂
Steam Locomotive No. 9 is getting ready to roll, and we have a full Thanksgiving weekend of heritage railway experiences ahead!

🍺 Oktoberfest Heritage Hopper — October 10
🍁 Thanksgiving Steam Excursions — October 11
🍽️ Thanksgiving Dinner Train — October 12 (SOLD OUT)

🎟️ Get your tickets at https://waterloocentralrailway.com/

(Photo credit to WCR Volunteer Kylana)

10/04/2026

PROST!! 🍻 Add a little railway fun to your celebrations!
On October 10, climb aboard the Oktoberfest Heritage Hopper and make the train part of your Oktoberfest plans!

Hop on and off throughout the day to explore Oktoberfest festivities, local shops, great food and beautiful fall scenery throughout Waterloo Region.

🥨 Every guest receives a complimentary Oktoberfest pretzel
🍺 A special limited-edition Oktoberfest b**r and other beverages will be available for purchase onboard

🎟️ Get your tickets at https://waterloocentralrailway.com/heritage-hopper-steam-special/

10/02/2026

🍂 Another Fall Heritage Tea Ride date has been added!

Our September 27, October 4 AND October 18 Heritage Tea Rides are officially SOLD OUT! So, we’ve added one more opportunity to enjoy tea aboard the Waterloo Central Railway this fall.

🍁 NEW DATE: Sunday, October 25 at 1:00 PM

These rides have been selling out quickly, so don’t wait to reserve your seat!

☕ Get your tickets and join us for a cozy fall afternoon on the rails.
https://waterloocentralrailway.com/fall-heritage-tea-ride/

09/30/2026

What's Santa planning for opening weekend?👇
https://waterloocentralrailway.com/the-daylight-christmas-express/

09/27/2026

Running late? The train doesn’t know that.

When the crossing lights start flashing, stop and wait. No appointment, meeting or errand is worth risking your life to save a couple of minutes.

This Rail Safety Week, remember: your destination can wait.

Look. Listen. Live.

09/26/2026

There’s something steaming this Thanksgiving... and it’s not dinner!
Two days.
Two unique ways to experience heritage steam:

🍁 Saturday, October 10 | Heritage Hopper Steam Special
Hop on and off to explore St. Jacobs, the Farmers’ Market, Elmira and more.

🚂 Sunday, October 11 | Thanksgiving Steam Excursion
Climb aboard for a special round-trip excursion to Elmira, complete with beautiful fall countryside and a steam run-past photo opportunity!

Make this Thanksgiving weekend one to remember.

🎟️ Get your tickets today! https://waterloocentralrailway.com/thanksgiving-steam-weekend/

Address

50 Isabella Street
St. Jacobs, ON
N0B2N0

Website

http://www.waterloocentralrailway.com/

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