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Thanksgiving Steam Excursion — Waterloo Central Railway

  • Run by Waterloo Central Railway
  • Farmers’ Market Station (Waterloo Central Railway) — Woolwich, Ontario, Canada

Next: Oct 11, 2026

A Thanksgiving-weekend round trip behind steam locomotive No. 9 from the Farmers’ Market Station in Waterloo Region, Ontario, to Elmira and back, with a steam run-past.

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Next edition

Oct 11, 2026

Sunday, Oct 11, with departures at 11:00 am and 1:30 pm. Round trip to Elmira behind steam locomotive No. 9, with a steam run-past (weather permitting).

From CA$48.14 (as published by the operator)

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About this event

The Waterloo Central Railway celebrates Canadian Thanksgiving weekend with a special heritage ride behind Steam Locomotive No. 9, an MLW 0-6-0 built in 1923. The round-trip steam excursion leaves the railway's Farmers' Market Station, runs to Elmira and returns, with two departures on the day.

The operator highlights a classic steam run-past: passengers are let off the train at a designated location to photograph and watch No. 9 pass under steam against the farmland of Waterloo Region, then reboard for the rest of the journey. The run-past is weather permitting and does not take place when conditions are rainy, wet or muddy.

What to expect

A round trip of about two hours through the autumn countryside of Waterloo Region to Elmira and back, behind No. 9, with the sights and sounds of steam and one run-past photo stop (weather permitting).

Practical info

Meeting point: 330 Farmers Market Road, Woolwich (Waterloo), Ontario N2V 0A5. There are no refunds unless the Waterloo Central Railway cancels a train; missed trains and bad weather are not refunded.

Where it happens

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Spots and live cams nearby

Where to watch trains within 100 km of Woolwich.

Frequently asked questions

Where does the Thanksgiving Steam Excursion leave from?▾
From the Waterloo Central Railway’s Farmers’ Market Station at 330 Farmers Market Road, Woolwich (Waterloo), Ontario, beside the St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market.
How long is the ride?▾
The operator lists a duration of two hours for the round trip to Elmira and back.
Which locomotive pulls the train?▾
Steam Locomotive No. 9, an MLW 0-6-0.
What is the run-past?▾
Passengers are let off the train at a designated location to watch and photograph No. 9 pass under steam, then reboard for the rest of the journey. It is weather permitting and does not take place in rain or wet, muddy conditions.
Are tickets refundable?▾
There are no refunds unless the Waterloo Central Railway cancels a train. Missed trains and bad weather are not refunded.

Sources

Dates checked on Oct 4, 2026 from the official site: waterloocentralrailway.com. Schedules can change — always confirm with the operator before you travel.

Official website: waterloocentralrailway.com